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Classic Homemade Beef Lasagna
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Prep Time
20
minutes
mins
Cook Time
50
minutes
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Total Time
1
hour
hr
10
minutes
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Servings
12
Ingredients
1
lb
Ground beef
80/20 blend recommended
12
oz
Lasagna noodles
Boiled according to package instructions
24
oz
Tomato sauce
Or your favorite marinara
15
oz
Ricotta cheese
Whole milk preferred
3
cups
Mozzarella cheese
Shredded
1/2
cup
Parmesan cheese
Grated
1/4
cup
Fresh basil leaves
Chopped
1
Egg
Lightly beaten
3
cloves
Garlic
Minced
1
tbsp
Olive oil
Extra virgin
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375F (190C). Boil lasagna noodles according to package directions, then drain.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and ground beef. Cook until browned. Stir in tomato sauce and simmer for 10 minutes.
In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, egg, Parmesan cheese, and chopped basil.
Spread a thin layer of meat sauce in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Add a layer of noodles, then ricotta mixture, mozzarella, and meat sauce. Repeat layers.
Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 25 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Let rest before slicing.