How To Make Classic Meat Lasagna
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 9 lasagna noodles
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
Instructions
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Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook the lasagna noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
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In a large skillet, cook the ground beef, onion, and garlic over medium heat until the meat is browned and the onion is tender. Drain any excess fat.
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Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, basil, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
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In a 9×13-inch baking dish, spread a thin layer of the meat sauce on the bottom. Place 3 lasagna noodles on top, slightly overlapping. Spread a layer of meat sauce over the noodles, followed by a sprinkle of mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Repeat the layers two more times, ending with a layer of cheese on top.
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Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 40 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
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Let the lasagna cool for 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.
Nutrition
- Calories : 575kcal
- Total Fat : 27g
- Saturated Fat : 13g
- Cholesterol : 127mg
- Sodium : 1142mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 45g
- Dietary Fiber : 5g
- Sugar : 8g
- Protein : 38g
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