Alysias basic meat lasagna –Are you ready for a culinary adventure? Today, we’re diving into the cheesy, saucy world of lasagna! Who can resist those layers of pasta, meat, and ooey-gooey cheese? Not us! So, let’s gear up and prepare to impress your friends and family with your mad cooking skills. Grab your apron, and let’s get cracking!
Classic Easy Beef Lasagna
This isn’t just any lasagna; it’s a classic that’ll make you feel like a gourmet chef with minimal effort. Who knew making such an Italian delight could be so easy? Well, let’s take a peek at what we’ve got!
Ingredients:
- 9 lasagna noodles
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- First things first, preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). You want your lasagna hot and bubbly, right?
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Drain the excess fat and add a pinch of salt, pepper, garlic, and onion powder. Stir well.
- Cook the lasagna noodles according to the package instructions. Once they’re nice and tender, drain and set aside.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, chopped parsley, and half of the Parmesan cheese. This cheesy goodness is going to add a creamy texture to your layers.
- Now, it’s layer time! Grab a 9×13 inch baking dish. Start by spreading a thin layer of marinara sauce at the bottom (you want to prevent sticking!).
- Place three lasagna noodles across the dish, and on top of that, spread half of the ricotta mixture. Then, layer half of the ground beef, followed by a layer of marinara sauce and a sprinkle of mozzarella.
- Repeat the layering with three more noodles, the remaining ricotta, the rest of the ground beef, another wave of marinara, and more mozzarella. Finish off with a final layer of noodles, marinara, mozzarella, and the remaining Parmesan cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Then, remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the cheese is perfectly bubbly and golden.
- Let it cool for a few minutes (if you can resist) before slicing into it. Serve hot and enjoy each delicious mouthful of cheesy goodness!
Bon appétit! Now go on and impress everyone with your delicious homemade lasagna. Just remember, the only thing better than the taste is the cheesy delight of sharing it with friends!