Easy LasagnaIngredients:
For the pasta:
1 pound lasagna noodles For the meat sauce:
1 pound ground beef 1 onion, chopped 1 green bell pepper, chopped 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce 1 (15-ounce) can tomato paste 1 (14.
5-ounce) can diced tomatoes (undrained) 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon dried basil Salt and pepper to taste For the cheese sauce:
4 tablespoons butter 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour 4 cups milk 1 pound ricotta cheese 1 pound mozzarella cheese, shredded 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheeseInstructions:
1.
Make the pasta:
Cook the lasagna noodles according to package directions.
Drain and set aside.
2.
Make the meat sauce:
Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat.
Drain off excess fat.
Add the onion and green bell pepper to the skillet and cook until softened.
Stir in the tomato sauce, tomato paste, diced tomatoes, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper.
Bring to a simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
3.
Make the cheese sauce:
Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth.
Bring to a simmer and cook until thickened, about 5 minutes.
Remove from heat and stir in the ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, and Parmesan cheese.
4.
Assemble the lasagna:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Spread 1 cup of the meat sauce in the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Top with 3 lasagna noodles.
Spread with 1/2 of the cheese sauce.
Repeat layers.
Top with remaining cheese sauce.
5.
Bake:
Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the lasagna is bubbly and heated through.
6.
Let stand:
Let the lasagna stand for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

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