Classic Beef Lasagna

Ingredients

• 12 lasagna noodles
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 24 oz marinara sauce
• 15 oz crushed tomatoes
• 15 oz ricotta cheese
• 1 large egg
• 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
• 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 3/4 teaspoon salt, plus more for pasta water
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. 1Preheat the oven to 375 F and cook the lasagna noodles in salted boiling water until al dente, about 9 minutes, then drain and lay flat so they do not stick together.
2. 2In a large skillet, brown the ground beef and onion over medium heat for about 7 minutes, then add the garlic and cook 1 minute more, draining excess fat.
3. 3Stir in the marinara sauce, crushed tomatoes, oregano, salt, and pepper, and simmer for 10 minutes.
4. 4In a bowl, mix the ricotta, egg, half of the Parmesan, parsley, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
5. 5Spread a thin layer of meat sauce in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish, then layer noodles, a third of the ricotta mixture, a third of the remaining meat sauce, and a third of the mozzarella; repeat the layers two more times.
6. 6Top the final layer with the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan, cover with foil, and bake for 30 minutes.
7. 7Remove the foil and bake for another 10 to 15 minutes until the cheese is golden and bubbling, then let the lasagna rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

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