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Lasagna al Forno
Experience the heart of Italy with this traditional Lasagna al Forno! This bubbling masterpiece layers golden pasta sheets with a savory ground beef ragù sauce and a creamy, rich three-cheese filling. A comfort dish that's perfect for feeding a crowd or enjoying on a cozy night in.
Ingredients
- Mozzarella cheese
- 2 cups, shredded
- Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup, grated
- Egg
- 1 large
- Ricotta cheese
- 1 cup
- Salt and pepper
- to taste
- Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon
- Tomato paste
- 1 can (6 oz)
- Tomato sauce
- 1 jar (24 oz)
- Garlic
- 3 cloves, minced
- Onion
- 1 medium, finely chopped
- Ground beef
- 1 pound
- Lasagna noodles
- 12 pieces
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Cook the lasagna noodles in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente, according to package instructions. Drain and set aside on a flat surface to prevent sticking.
- While the noodles are cooking, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef, onion, and garlic, cooking until the beef is fully browned and the onion is translucent.
- Drain the excess fat from the skillet, then stir in the tomato sauce, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for 10 minutes to meld the flavors together.
- In a separate bowl, beat the egg and mix it with the ricotta and Parmesan cheese.
- To assemble the lasagna, spread a thin layer of the meat sauce in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Arrange a layer of lasagna noodles over the sauce, followed by half of the ricotta cheese mixture. Sprinkle with half of the shredded mozzarella.
- Repeat the layering process with the remaining noodles, ricotta cheese mixture, and mozzarella, finishing with a final layer of meat sauce topped with mozzarella.
- Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Then, remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the cheese is golden and bubbling.
- Allow the lasagna to rest for about 15 minutes before serving to ensure neat slices. This also gives the flavors a chance to meld together even more.
Tips
- For a vegetarian version, replace the ground beef with a mixture of finely chopped mushrooms and bell peppers. For extra flavor, try adding a layer of sliced fresh basil leaves or spinach.
Dietary Information
Servings: 8 Dish Type: Main Course Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Calories: 550 Fat: 30g Carbs: 40g Protein: 35g Sodium: 900mg Sugar: 8g
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