Ingredients:
12 lasagna noodles 🍝
1 lb ground beef 🥩
1 jar marinara sauce 🍅
2 cups ricotta cheese 🧀
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese 🧀
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 🧀
1 egg 🥚
1 tbsp olive oil 🫒
1/2 tsp garlic powder 🧄
1/2 tsp dried oregano 🌿
Salt & pepper to taste 🧂
Fresh parsley for garnish 🌿
Instructions:
Prepare the Noodles:
Cook the lasagna noodles according to the package instructions, drain, and set aside. 🍝
Make the Meat Sauce:
In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat and brown the ground beef. 🥩
Add garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper to taste. Stir in the marinara sauce and simmer for 10 minutes. 🍅
Prepare the Cheese Mixture:
In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, and egg. Mix well. 🧀🥚
Assemble the Lasagna:
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). 🍽️
Spread a thin layer of the meat sauce in the bottom of a 9×13 baking dish. Layer lasagna noodles, followed by ricotta cheese mixture, meat sauce, and shredded mozzarella. Repeat the layers. 🧀🍝
Finish with a layer of mozzarella and Parmesan on top.
Bake:
Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until the top is bubbly and golden. 🍽️
Serve:
Let the lasagna rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color. 🌿
Enjoy this classic comfort food with your loved ones!
