Easy Classic Lasagna Recipe

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F

Noodle Options:

1. Cook lasagna noodles per package directions.
2. Use No Bake Noodles
3. Use uncooked noodles! (this is my preferred method and it comes out perfect!)

For the Meat Sauce

1. In a large sauté pan, add olive oil, onions and ground beef
2. Cook until meat is browned and onion is translucent.
3. In a colander, drain the meat mixture
4. Add crushed tomatoes and sugar and stir well to combine
5. Heat for 15-20 minutes.

For the Cheese Mixture

1. In a separate large bowl, combine ricotta cheese, parmesan cheese, egg, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper.
2. Mix with a spoon to combine well.

How to Layer Lasagna

1. In a 9x 13 casserole dish, add a thin layer of meat sauce and spread evenly along entire dish. (about 1 cup)
2. Then add a layer of lasagna noodles on top of the sauce (appox. 4 noodles)
3. Next, add a layer of meat sauce
4. After the meat sauce, add a layer of ricotta mixture (⅓ of the mixture)
5. Then add a layer of mozzarella cheese (about ½ cup)
6. Repeat 2 additional layers: meat sauce, noodles, ricotta mixture, mozzarella cheese.
7. Add another layer of noodles topped with mozzarella cheese if desired
8. Bake for 30 minutes until cheese is bubbly.