By: Tiffney Mosley REALTOR®
Classic Lasagna
Ingredients – Meat Sauce
- 1 lb ground beef or Italian sausage
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (24 oz) jar marinara sauce
- 1 (15 oz) crushed tomatoes (optional)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Ingredients – Creamy Cheese Layer
- 1 tsp basil
- Salt and pepper
- 16 oz mozzarella cheese, grated
- 16 oz cottage cheese, small curd, (or ricotta cheese)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 16 oz box lasagna pasta
Ingredients – Layers
- 9–12 lasagna noodles (or oven-ready)
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella
- Fresh basil or parsley (optional)
Directions
- Prepare noodles
Cook in salted water until tender. Drain and lay flat. - Create the sauce
Heat olive oil. Sauté onion 3–4 minutes. Add garlic (30 sec).
Brown meat, drain excess grease.
Stir in sauce, tomatoes, seasoning, salt & pepper.
Simmer 10–15 minutes. - Mix the ricotta
Combine ricotta, egg, Parmesan, seasoning, salt & pepper until smooth. - Assemble with love
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Layer: sauce → noodles → ricotta → mozzarella → sauce.
Repeat. Finish with extra mozzarella. - Bake
Cover with foil and bake 30 minutes.
Uncover and bake 10–15 minutes until golden and bubbly. - Rest & serve
Let stand 10–15 minutes before slicing.
