Homemade Beef 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 Egg
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 tsp Dried Oregano(optional)
• 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley, chopped(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. 2

   In a large skillet, brown the ground beef with minced garlic over medium heat 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, 1/4 cup parmesan, and parsley. Mix well.

5. 5

   Spread 1 cup of meat sauce in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.

6. 6

   Layer 4 lasagna noodles over the sauce, followed by 1/3 of the ricotta mixture, 1/3 of the remaining meat sauce, and 1 cup of mozzarella.

7. 7

   Repeat layers twice more, ending with a final layer of mozzarella and the remaining parmesan cheese.

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 15 minutes before slicing to allow the layers to set.