Classic American Beef Lasagna

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375°F. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

Step 2

Boil lasagna noodles until al dente per package directions. Drain and lay flat on paper towels.

Step 3

In a large skillet, cook ground beef and diced onion over medium-high, breaking up meat, until no pink remains (~8 minutes).

Step 4

Stir in marinara sauce and simmer 5 minutes until slightly thickened. Season with salt and pepper.

Step 5

In a bowl, mix ricotta, egg, 1.5 cups mozzarella, and parmesan until well combined.

Step 6

Spread a thin layer of beef sauce on the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 7

Layer noodles (overlap slightly), then half the ricotta mixture, then half the remaining beef sauce.

Step 8

Repeat: noodles, ricotta mixture, beef sauce. Top with final layer of noodles and remaining 0.5 cup mozzarella.

Step 9

Cover with foil and bake 20 minutes. Remove foil, bake 15 minutes more until cheese is golden and bubbly.

Step 10

Let rest 10 minutes before cutting. Serve hot.