Lasagna

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is a classic Italian dish that consists of layers of pasta, meat sauce

and cheese. It is typically made with ground beef, tomato sauce, and a variety of cheeses such as ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan. The pasta is usually made from wheat flour and water, and is boiled until it is tender before being layered with the meat sauce and cheese. The dish is then baked in the oven until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Lasagna is a hearty and comforting meal that is enjoyed by many people around the world.

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef

cloves garlic, minced

1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes

2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste

tablespoons white sugar

teaspoon dried basil leaves

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

12 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained

Steps

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook and stir ground beef until browned. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, basil, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

In a mixing bowl, combine mozzarella cheese, ricotta cheese, and Parmesan cheese.

Spread a thin layer of the meat sauce in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Layer with 4 lasagna noodles, then spread with one third of the cheese mixture. Repeat layers twice more, ending with meat sauce on top.

Cover with aluminum foil and bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 25 minutes. Let stand for 15 minutes before serving.