Oven-Baked Lasagna

Updated at: Wed, 20 Sep 2023 00:01:23 GMT

Step 1

Brown the Meat:

Step 2

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef or Italian sausage until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon as it cooks. Remove any excess fat.

Step 3

Prepare the Filling:

Step 4

In the same skillet, add chopped onions and cook until they become translucent for about 3-4 minutes.

Step 5

Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 6

Stir in the marinara sauce, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for about 5 minutes to meld the flavors.

Step 7

Prepare the Ricotta Mixture:

Step 8

In a bowl, combine the ricotta cheese and egg. Mix until well incorporated.

Step 9

Assemble the Lasagna:

Step 10

Lightly grease a 9x9-inch baking dish with olive oil.

Step 11

Place a small amount of the meat sauce in the bottom of the dish to prevent sticking.

Step 12

Layer three lasagna noodles over the sauce.

Step 13

Spread half of the ricotta mixture over the noodles.

Step 14

Sprinkle half of the mozzarella and Parmesan cheese over the ricotta.

Step 15

Add half of the remaining meat sauce over the cheese layer.

Step 16

Repeat the layers with three more lasagna noodles, the remaining ricotta mixture, and half of the remaining meat sauce.

Step 17

Finish with the final three lasagna noodles and the remaining meat sauce.

Step 18

Cover and Refrigerate: (Make Ahead)

Step 19

Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 20

Bake:

Step 21

When you're ready to bake, preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 22

Remove the foil and bake in the preheated oven for about 30-35 minutes, or until the lasagna is hot and bubbly, and the top is golden brown.

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