Beef Bolognese Lasagna

Ingredients

• 1 lb Ground beef
• 12 sheets Lasagna noodles
• 24 oz Marinara sauce
• 15 oz Ricotta cheese
• 3 cups Mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 large Egg
• 3 cloves Garlic
• 1 tsp Dried oregano
• 2 tbsp Fresh parsley(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. 2

   In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.

3. 3

   Add minced garlic and oregano to the beef, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in the marinara sauce and simmer for 10 minutes.

4. 4

   In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, egg, half of the parmesan, and chopped parsley. Mix well.

5. 5

   Spread a thin layer of the meat sauce on the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.

6. 6

   Layer 3-4 lasagna noodles over the sauce, followed by a layer of the ricotta mixture, then a layer of mozzarella cheese.

7. 7

   Repeat the layers (sauce, noodles, ricotta, mozzarella) until all ingredients are used, ending with a generous layer of mozzarella and the remaining parmesan on top.

8. 8

   Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.

9. 9

   Let the lasagna rest for 15 minutes before slicing and serving.