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Classic Lasagna - 15min, Medium | EN

Name: Classic Lasagna
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients: 12 lasagna noodles 2 tbsp olive oil 1 onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 500 g (1 lb) ground beef or beef/pork mix 800 g (28 oz) canned crushed tomatoes 2 tbsp tomato paste 1 tsp dried oregano 1 tsp dried basil Salt and pepper to taste 400 g (15 oz) ricotta cheese 1 egg 250 g (9 oz) mozzarella cheese, shredded 100 g (3.5 oz) Parmesan cheese, grated Instructions: Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Cook the lasagna noodles according to package instructions; drain and set aside. In a large skillet, heat olive oil and sauté onion and garlic until fragrant. Add ground beef, cook until browned, then stir in tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 15–20 minutes. In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese with the egg until smooth. In a baking dish, layer: Sauce + noodles + ricotta mixture + mozzarella. Repeat layers until ingredients are used, finishing with sauce and mozzarella on top. Sprinkle Parmesan over the top. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 20 minutes until golden and bubbling. Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy your homemade lasagna!