Can Layers of Noodles, Meat, and Cheese Make for A Spectacular, Flavorful Dish?

Lasagna, it does take some time to put together, but if you put it together the night before, then you can relax as you let the oven do all the work the next day for an absolutely delicious meal that may also give you a chance to have leftovers.

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs. Ground Beef $5.99
• 36 oz. Marinara Sauce $2.24
• 1 tsp Kosher Salt $0.04
• 1 tsp Italian Seasoning $0.07
• 1/2 tsp Basil $0.13
• 2 cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese $4.99
• 15 oz. Whole Milk Ricotta Cheese $3.99
• 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese $0.70
• 1 Large Egg $0.15
• 12 Lasagna Noodles $0.99

Total:  $19.29

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Preparation:

HOW TO LAYER LASAGNA

Spread a thin layer of pasta sauce in the bottom of a baking dish

Make a layer of cooked lasagna noodles

Spread an even layer of the ricotta cheese mixture

Spread an even layer of meat sauce

Repeat those layers two times

Top it with a final layer of noodles, sauce, mozzarella, and parmesan cheese

HOW TO BAKE LASAGNA:

Bake at 350 degrees F for 45 minutes

Remove the foil and bake for 15 more minutes

Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil

Let the lasagna rest for at least 15 minutes before slicing

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Make the meat sauce. Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Drain the fat from the meat. Return the meat to the skillet. Add the marinara sauce and simmer over low heat for about 8 minutes.
3. As the sauce cooks, make the ricotta mixture. In a large bowl, add 1 cup mozzarella, the ricotta, 1/4 cup parmesan, the egg, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, and 1/2 teaspoon basil. Stir until well incorporated.
4. Cook the pasta al dente, according to it’s package directions.
5. Assemble the lasagna. In a 13×9 inch baking dish, add a very thin layer of meat sauce (about 1/4 cup). Layer 3 lasagna noodles, 1/3 of the ricotta mixture, and 1 1/2 (level) cups of meat sauce. Repeat the layers twice.
6. Add a final layer of the remaining noodles, meat sauce, 1 cup mozzarella, and 1/4 cup parmesan.
7. Cover with foil that has been sprayed with nonstick cooking spray.
8. Bake for 45 minutes. 
9. Remove the foil. Bake 15 more minutes.

Kitchen Items used in this recipe

Meat Cleaver	SENZER Gravity Electric Salt and Pepper Grinder Set