Best Lasagna Hearty Meat Cheese (Print-Friendly Version)
Hearty layers of meat sauce, creamy cheeses, and noodles bring comforting Italian flavor to any meal.
# What You’ll Need to Make This:
→ Pasta
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12 lasagna noodles
→ Meat Sauce
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1 onion, chopped
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450 grams ground beef
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1.35 kilograms marinara sauce
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Salt, to taste
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Black pepper, to taste
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Italian seasoning, to taste
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Fresh parsley, finely chopped
→ Cheese Filling
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1 egg
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375 milliliters ricotta cheese
→ Cheese Topping
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200 grams shredded mozzarella cheese
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50 grams grated Parmesan cheese
# How to Prepare:
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Cook lasagna noodles in abundant salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain well and set aside.
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In a large pan over medium heat, brown ground beef with chopped onions and minced garlic until beef is cooked through and onions are translucent.
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Stir in marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and chopped parsley. Lower the heat and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes until flavors meld.
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In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese and egg. Mix until smooth.
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Spread a thin layer of meat sauce on the bottom of a baking dish. Arrange a layer of noodles over the sauce, then cover with additional meat sauce, dollops of ricotta mixture, a sprinkle of mozzarella, and a scattering of Parmesan. Repeat layering process.
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Top with a final layer of noodles, spoon over remaining sauce, and evenly distribute the leftover mozzarella and Parmesan.
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Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for approximately 60 minutes or until lasagna is deeply golden and bubbling at the edges.
# Extra Tips:
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Assemble a day in advance and refrigerate until ready to bake for convenience.
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Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 4 days and reheated in the microwave or oven until piping hot.
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For extended storage, freeze baked or unbaked lasagna tightly wrapped for up to 3 months.