Ingredients
- 1 package lasagna noodles
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add lasagna noodles and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
- In a large skillet, cook ground beef, onion, garlic, oregano, and basil until beef is browned. Drain off the excess fat.
- Add crushed tomatoes and tomato sauce to the skillet. Simmer for 15 minutes.
- In a small bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, and Parmesan cheese. Mix until smooth.
- To assemble the lasagna, spread 1/2 cup of meat sauce in the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Arrange 3 lasagna noodles over the sauce. Spread with 1/2 of the ricotta cheese mixture, 1/3 of the mozzarella cheese, and 1/2 of the remaining meat sauce. Repeat layers and top with remaining mozzarella cheese.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 15 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Interesting Facts
- Lasagna is one of the oldest known pasta dishes, dating back to the Middle Ages.
- The word “lasagna” is derived from the Greek word “lasagnum”, meaning “dish”.
- Lasagna is popular around the world and can be made with a variety of different ingredients.
