Name: Classic Italian Lasagna
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 500g lasagna noodles; 500g ground beef; 1 onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 cup tomato sauce; 1 cup marinara sauce; 200g mozzarella cheese, shredded; 100g Parmesan cheese, grated; Salt and pepper to taste; Fresh basil for garnish

A traditional Italian lasagna with layers of pasta, ground meat, tomato sauce, and cheese, baked to perfection.

Method

Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
In a pan, cook the onion and garlic until softened.
Add the ground beef and cook until browned.
Stir in the tomato sauce and marinara sauce.
Season with salt and pepper.
In a baking dish, layer the lasagna noodles, meat sauce, and cheese.
Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used.
Top with a final layer of cheese and bake for 25 minutes.
Let rest for 10 minutes before serving, garnished with fresh basil.
Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.