Classic Beef Lasagna

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375°F. Boil lasagna noodles in salted water until al dente, ~9 minutes.

Step 2

Drain noodles and lay flat on parchment to prevent sticking while you build the sauce.

Step 3

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add diced onion and cook until softened, ~4 minutes.

Step 4

Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Do not let it brown.

Step 5

Add ground beef and cook, breaking up with a spoon, until no pink remains, ~6 minutes.

Step 6

Stir in crushed tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Simmer gently for 5 minutes.

Step 7

In a bowl, mix ricotta, egg, half the mozzarella, parmesan, salt, and pepper until combined.

Step 8

Spread thin layer of beef sauce on bottom of a 9x13 baking dish. Add 3 noodles.

Step 9

Spread 1/3 of ricotta mixture over noodles. Top with 1/3 of remaining beef sauce.

Step 10

Repeat layers two more times, ending with sauce on top.

Step 11

Sprinkle remaining mozzarella and parmesan evenly over the top.

Step 12

Cover with foil and bake 15 minutes, then uncover and bake until cheese is bubbly and golden, ~8 minutes more.

Step 13

Let rest 5 minutes before serving. The sauce will set slightly and layers will hold.