To start, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until it’s browned, stirring occasionally.
1 pound Ground beef or pork
Next, add the diced onion and minced garlic, and continue cooking until the onion softens, which should take about 5 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
2 cloves Minced garlic
Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine and bring the mixture to a simmer.
28 ounces Canned crushed tomatoes, 6 ounces Tomato paste, 1 teaspoon Dried oregano, 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper
Reduce the heat to medium-low, and let the meat mixture simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until it thickens and the flavors meld together.
Begin with a layer of meat sauce or vegetable filling, depending on your preference.
Add a layer of freshly cooked lasagna noodles on top of the filling.
1 pound Lasagna noodles
Spread a generous amount of creamy ricotta cheese over the noodles.
15 ounces Ricotta cheese
Cover the ricotta with a layer of thinly sliced mozzarella cheese.
2 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese
Drizzle a layer of tangy tomato sauce over the cheese.
8 ounces Tomato sauce
Repeat the layers of filling, noodles, ricotta, mozzarella, and tomato sauce until the dish is full, ending with a layer of mozzarella cheese on top.
Once all the layers are complete, it's time to bake the lasagna. Cover it with foil and bake in the oven at 375°F for about 45 minutes.
Then, remove the foil and bake for another 15 minutes until the cheese is golden brown and bubbly.
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 13x9 inch (33x23 cm) baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
Spoon a thin layer of the meat or vegetable filling into the bottom of the dish, spreading it evenly.
Arrange a layer of lasagna noodles on top of the filling, slightly overlapping each other.
Add a layer of the cheese and sauce mixture, using a spoon or spatula to spread it evenly and covering the noodles completely.
Repeat the layers until you reach the top of the dish, making sure that the final layer is the cheese and sauce mixture.
Cover the dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes. Then remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes or until the top is golden and bubbly.
Remove from the oven and let it sit for 10 minutes to cool and set. This step is crucial to allow the lasagne to set, making it easier to serve.
Serve hot, garnish with fresh herbs or grated Parmesan cheese, and enjoy your easy-to-make homemade lasagne!
