Simple Lasagna Recipe – Classic Italian Comfort Food

Simple Lasagna Recipe – Classic Italian Comfort Food

This Classic Italian Lasagna presents a delicious combination of tender noodles which pair perfectly with hearty meat sauce and creamy ricotta and oozing cheese. The combination of ground beef and pork with crushed tomatoes and mixed herbs creates a flavor profile that defines an authentic Italian dish.
The golden-brown cheese and savory scents from the oven will transform this dish into the main attraction of any dining experience. The preparation requires some work but the end result creates a comforting classic dish which serves as an excellent choice for both special events and family gatherings.

Ingredients

• 200g of lasagna noodles
• 250g of ground beef
• 250g of ground pork
• 400g of crushed tomatoes
• 200g of ricotta cheese
• 100g of grated Parmesan cheese
• 300g of mozzarella cheese
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• 1 teaspoon of dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon of dried basil
• Salt to taste
• Black pepper to taste

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Cook the onion and garlic until they become soft.
3. Add the ground beef and pork to the pan, and cook until browned. Season with salt, pepper, oregano, and basil.
4. The crushed tomatoes need 10 minutes of simmering to allow the flavors to blend together.
5. Cook the lasagna noodles according to package instructions until they reach al dente stage during the time the sauce simmers. Drain and set aside.
6. The ricotta cheese mixture combines with half of the Parmesan cheese and a small amount of salt and pepper in a bowl. Set aside.
7. Begin by placing meat sauce at the bottom of a baking dish followed by noodles then ricotta mixture and finally mozzarella cheese. The layers should be repeated until all ingredients are used up with the final step being a mozzarella and Parmesan cheese layer on top.
8. Place the baking dish under foil before placing it in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. The cheese will become bubbly and golden after removing the foil during the additional 10-15 minutes of baking time.
9. Let the lasagna rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm.