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World’s Best Lasagna

This lasagna is a warm embrace on a plate, layered with rich marinara sauce, gooey cheese, and ground beef, making it the ultimate comfort food perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meat Sauce
  • 1 lb ground beef (or Halal ground chicken/turkey)
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste
For the Cheese Mixture
  • 15 oz ricotta cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
For Layering
  • 9-12 pieces lasagna noodles (cooked according to package instructions)

Method
 

Cook the Meat Sauce
  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté onions for about 5 minutes until translucent.
  2. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
  3. Stir in ground beef and cook until browned. Drain any excess fat.
  4. Add crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Let simmer for about 20 minutes.
Prepare the Cheese Mixture
  1. In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, half of the mozzarella, and half of the Parmesan. Mix until well blended.
Layer the Lasagna
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Spread a thin layer of meat sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.
  3. Place a layer of noodles over the sauce, followed by half of the cheese mixture, then another layer of meat sauce.
  4. Repeat the layering process, ending with noodles topped with remaining meat sauce and the rest of the mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
Bake
  1. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.
  2. Then, remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Cool and Serve
  1. Allow the lasagna to rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
  2. Garnish with chopped parsley. Enjoy!

Notes

To make your lasagna even better, consider these tips:
- Feel free to substitute ground beef with Halal ground chicken or turkey for a lighter version.
- Ensure your noodles are slightly overlapping for better adherence; it prevents gaps between layers.
- Avoid overcooking your noodles; slightly undercook them as they will continue to cook in the oven.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months. To reheat, bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 20 minutes.