Delicious Italian Lasagna Recipe

Introduction

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 can crushed tomatoes (28 oz)
• 1 can tomato sauce (8 oz)
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 box lasagna noodles (16 oz)
• 1 pound ricotta cheese
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 2 eggs

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and minced garlic, then cook for about 5 minutes, until the onions are translucent.
3. Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned and cooked through.
4. Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, chopped basil, chopped oregano, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir until well combined, then bring to a simmer.
5. Simmer the meat sauce for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it has thickened and the flavors have melded together.
6. While the meat sauce is simmering, cook the lasagna noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
7. In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs and add the ricotta cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, and 1 cup of the shredded mozzarella cheese. Stir until well combined.
8. To assemble the lasagna, spoon a layer of the meat sauce onto the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
9. Add a layer of lasagna noodles on top of the meat sauce, then spread a layer of the cheese mixture over the noodles.
10. Add another layer of meat sauce on top of the cheese mixture, then repeat the layers of noodles, cheese mixture, and meat sauce until all the ingredients are used up.
11. Top the lasagna with the remaining shredded mozzarella cheese.
12. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
13. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 25 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
14. Remove the lasagna from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 459
• Total Fat: 25.2g
• Saturated Fat: 12.6g
• Cholesterol: 121mg
• Sodium: 902mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 31.6g
• Dietary Fiber: 3.3g
• Sugars: 8.2g
• Protein: 27.7g

Now that you have this delicious Italian lasagna recipe, you can impress your family and friends with your cooking skills. Serve it with a fresh salad and some garlic bread for a complete meal that everyone will love. Buon appetito!