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Classic Lasagna Bolognese
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Enjoy a comforting and delicious Classic Lasagna Bolognese, a perfect homemade pasta dinner that brings people together. This recipe is designed to be straightforward and rewarding, making every meal feel special.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
  • 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 12 lasagna noodles
  • 1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 pound mozzarella cheese, shredded

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain off any excess fat.
  3. Add chopped onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
  4. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and tomato sauce. Season with basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat and let it cook for at least 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Meanwhile, cook lasagna noodles according to package directions. Drain well.
  6. In a medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, and Parmesan cheese. Mix well.
  7. Spread a thin layer of the meat sauce on the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  8. Arrange a layer of cooked lasagna noodles over the sauce.
  9. Spread half of the ricotta cheese mixture over the noodles.
  10. Top with about one-third of the shredded mozzarella cheese.
  11. Spoon about one-third of the remaining meat sauce over the mozzarella.
  12. Repeat the layers: noodles, remaining ricotta mixture, half of the remaining mozzarella, and half of the remaining sauce.
  13. Add a final layer of noodles, the rest of the meat sauce, and the remaining mozzarella cheese.
  14. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil.
  15. Bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for another 25 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown.
  16. Let the lasagna stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • For a richer sauce, you can add a splash of red wine to the meat sauce while it simmers.
  • If you prefer a smoother texture, you can process the ricotta mixture briefly in a food processor.
  • This lasagna freezes well, either before or after baking.

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