Lasagna Party Ring

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

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. 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.
3. In a large skillet, cook ground beef, onion, garlic, oregano, and basil until beef is browned. Drain off the excess fat.
4. Add crushed tomatoes and tomato sauce to the skillet. Simmer for 15 minutes.
5. In a small bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, and Parmesan cheese. Mix until smooth.
6. 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.
7. 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.