Best Lasagna Recipe

Even though it may sound difficult, making homemade lasagna is actually rather simple. Don’t be scared off by the thought of so many layers of great Italian flavor; make this lasagna from scratch right now!

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound ground pork
• 1/2 pound of lean ground beef
• 1/2 cup of chopped onion
• 1 (28-ounce) can of chopped tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons of fresh parsley, chopped and split
• 1 crushed clove of garlic
• 1 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoons of dry oregano
• 1/8 teaspoon of white sugar
• 1 package (16 ounces) of lasagna noodles
• 1 pound cottage cheese with small curds
• 3/4 cup of grated parmesan
• 3 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper powder
• 1 package (16 ounces) of shredded mozzarella cheese

How to cook Lasagna

Step 1

In a large, deep skillet over medium heat, combine pork and ground beef; cook and stir for 5 to 7 minutes or until browned and crumbly. Add onion and simmer for approximately 5 minutes, until transparent.

Step 2

Incorporate the smashed tomatoes, tomato sauce, 1 tablespoon of fresh parsley, garlic, basil, salt, oregano, and sugar. Simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 3

Boil a big pot of salted water while the sauce simmers. Cook the lasagna noodles in the boiling water, stirring periodically, for 8 to 10 minutes, or until soft but still chewy. Water usage reduction and storage reserve.

Step 4

While pasta cooks preheat the oven to 375°F (190 degrees C).

Step 5

In a large bowl, thoroughly combine cottage cheese, Parmesan cheese, eggs, and the remaining 1 tablespoon of fresh parsley, salt, and pepper.

Step 6

Assemble the lasagna by spreading just enough sauce to coat the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish. Add two layers of noodles to cover the sauce. Layers of cheese mixture, sauce, and mozzarella cheese make up the dish. Use the leftover noodles, cheese mixture, sauce, and mozzarella to create additional layers. Wrap aluminum foil around the baking dish.

Step 7

Bake in an oven that has been prepared for 30 to 40 minutes. Bake until the cheese is golden brown, 5 to 10 minutes more.

Step 8

After 10 minutes, serve the dish.

ٖFAQs

When baking, should lasagna be covered?

Covering lasagna when baking is usually a need. Even aluminum foil won’t help the lasagna cook faster, it will help it retain moisture while cooking. Uncovered lasagna bakes up dry and crumbly.

Can you overcook a lasagna?

If lasagna is overcooked, it will become burned, crispy, and crunchy. That is not what you are looking for in your lasagna. Striking the correct balance and ensuring that your lasagna is fully cooked may be challenging.

What about the final layer of lasagna—do you cover it with sauce as well?

The best way to complete a lasagna is by spooning sauce over the top of the layered dish. Pour a small amount of sauce onto the bottom of the skillet before you begin adding the ingredients. It’s not complete until the final layer of noodles has a covering of sauce.

How many layers should a lasagna have?

A total of four sheets of noodles will be needed. If you only have 16 noodles, use them in the bottom or top layers.

Cooking lasagna with foil?

Lasagna dries in the oven. Partially foil the baking pan. Remove foil halfway through baking to brown the top. If the top is pale after cooking, turn on the broiler.