Easy and Flavorful Lasagna

Bynews dail

Jan 29, 2025

Easy LasagnaIngredients:
For the Sauce:
1 pound ground beef 1 pound Italian sausage, casings removed 1 yellow onion, chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 (28-ounce) cans crushed tomatoes 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce 1 (15-ounce) can tomato paste 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon dried basil 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepperFor the Lasagna:
12 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained (no boil noodles are recommended) 1 (15-ounce) container ricotta cheese 1 (15-ounce) container cottage cheese 1 large egg 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 pound mozzarella cheese, shreddedInstructions:
To make the Sauce:
1.
In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef and sausage.
Drain any excess fat.
2.
Add the onion and garlic to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3.
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper.
4.
Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened, about 15 minutes.
To make the Lasagna:
1.
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2.
In a large bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, cottage cheese, egg, and Parmesan cheese.
Mix well.
3.
Spread 1 cup of the sauce in the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish.
4.
Layer 6 of the lasagna noodles over the sauce.
5.
Spread half of the ricotta mixture over the noodles.
6.
Top with half of the mozzarella cheese.
7.
Repeat layers with the remaining 6 lasagna noodles, ricotta mixture, and mozzarella cheese.
8.
Pour the remaining sauce over the top.
9.
Bake for 30-45 minutes, or until bubbly and the cheese is melted and golden brown.
10.
Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Tips:
For a richer flavor, use a combination of ground beef and Italian sausage.
You can use pre-made lasagna noodles for convenience.
If you don’t have cottage cheese, you can substitute more ricotta cheese or Greek yogurt.
Add other ingredients to the lasagna, such as mushrooms, spinach, or zucchini.

Easy and Flavorful Lasagna

Bynews dail

By news dail

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