🍝 Lasagna – The Ultimate Comfort Dish
Lasagna is a layered Italian casserole made with pasta sheets, savory meat sauce, creamy cheese, and sometimes veggies. It’s hearty, cheesy, and perfect for family dinners.
🧾 Ingredients (Classic Meat Lasagna)
For the meat sauce:
- 500g ground beef or a mix of beef & pork
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (400g) crushed tomatoes
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt & pepper
For the cheese mixture:
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 egg
- 1–2 cups shredded mozzarella
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan
Other:
- 9–12 lasagna noodles (cooked or no-boil)
- Optional: spinach or mushrooms for veggies
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Make the meat sauce
- Sauté onion and garlic until soft
- Add ground meat, cook until browned
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, salt, and pepper
- Simmer 10–15 min
2. Prepare cheese mixture
- Mix ricotta, egg, and half of the mozzarella
3. Assemble lasagna
- Spread a layer of meat sauce in baking dish
- Layer noodles on top
- Spread some cheese mixture
- Repeat layers, finishing with meat sauce and remaining mozzarella
4. Bake
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F)
- Cover with foil and bake 25–30 min
- Remove foil, bake another 10–15 min until cheese is golden
5. Rest
- Let sit 10 min before slicing
🔥 Tips
- Use no-boil noodles for convenience
- Add a splash of milk to ricotta for creamier texture
- For extra flavor, add fresh basil or a pinch of nutmeg to the cheese
🍽️ Serve With
- Garlic bread or crusty bread
- Side salad
- Steamed or roasted vegetables
If you want, I can give you a slow cooker lasagna recipe, a creamy white sauce chicken lasagna, or a veggie-loaded version 🍗🍄🥬
