Name: Classic Italian Lasagna with Ground Beef
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 12 lasagna noodles; 1 pound ground beef; 1 onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes; 1 can (6 oz) tomato paste; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 cup ricotta cheese; 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1/2 cup grated mozzarella cheese

A traditional Italian lasagna featuring layers of pasta, ground beef, tomato sauce, and ricotta cheese.

Method

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook lasagna noodles according to package instructions, then drain.
In a large skillet, cook ground beef, onion, and garlic until the beef is browned and the onion is translucent.
Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 20 minutes.
In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese with a pinch of salt and pepper.
In a 9x13-inch baking dish, layer lasagna noodles, meat sauce, ricotta mixture, and cheeses. Repeat layers.
Top with a final layer of sauce and cheeses. Bake for 25 minutes until bubbly.
Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.