Classic Lasagna

Tags: #italian #pasta #cheese #meat-sauce #casserole Serving: 8 portions Total time: 2 hours

Layered pasta casserole with rich meat sauce, creamy béchamel, and melted cheese.

Ingredients

• 400g lasagna noodles
• 500g ground beef
• 250g ground Italian sausage
• 500ml marinara sauce
• 1 onion, diced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 500g ricotta cheese
• 300g mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 100g Parmesan cheese, grated
• 2 large eggs
• 60ml olive oil
• 30g fresh basil, chopped
• 15ml dried oregano
• Salt and pepper to taste

Steps

1. Cook lasagna noodles according to package directions
2. Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat
3. Add onion and cook until softened
4. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds
5. Add ground beef and sausage, cook until browned
6. Drain excess fat and add marinara sauce
7. Season with oregano, salt, and pepper
8. Simmer 20 minutes
9. Mix ricotta, eggs, and half the Parmesan in bowl
10. Preheat oven to 180°C
11. Layer sauce, noodles, ricotta mixture, and mozzarella
12. Repeat layers twice
13. Top with remaining Parmesan cheese
14. Cover with foil and bake 45 minutes
15. Remove foil and bake 15 minutes until bubbly
16. Let rest 15 minutes before cutting
17. Garnish with fresh basil

Notes

Let lasagna rest before cutting for clean slices. Can be assembled a day ahead and refrigerated before baking.