How To Make Pasta Lasagna
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 8 lasagna noodles
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (6 oz) tomato paste
- 2 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
Instructions
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Cook the lasagna noodles according to 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 beef is browned and cooked through. Drain any excess grease.
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Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
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Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Spread a thin layer of the meat sauce in the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish.
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Place 4 lasagna noodles on top of the sauce, slightly overlapping. Spread half of the ricotta cheese on top of the noodles.
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Spoon a third of the meat sauce on top of the ricotta cheese. Sprinkle with a third of the mozzarella cheese and a third of the Parmesan cheese.
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Repeat the layers with the remaining noodles, ricotta cheese, meat sauce, mozzarella cheese, and Parmesan cheese.
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Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
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Let the lasagna cool for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh basil leaves.
Nutrition
- Calories : 535kcal
- Total Fat : 23g
- Saturated Fat : 12g
- Cholesterol : 134mg
- Sodium : 886mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 40g
- Dietary Fiber : 3g
- Sugar : 8g
- Protein : 42g
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