Classic Beef Lasagna

Ingredients

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

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. 2

   In a large skillet, brown the ground beef with minced garlic until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.

3. 3

   Stir the marinara sauce into the beef and simmer for 5 minutes.

4. 4

   In a medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, and half of the parmesan cheese.

5. 5

   Spread a thin layer of meat sauce in 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 and a sprinkle of mozzarella.

7. 7

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

8. 8

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

9. 9

   Let the lasagna rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving.