Homemade Lasagna is a delicious Italian dish that consists of layers of pasta, cheese, and meat sauce. It is a great meal for a family or a crowd, and it can be made ahead or baked right away. Here are some steps on how to make homemade lasagna:
Cook the meat: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook ½ pound of ground pork and ½ pound of lean ground beef until browned and crumbly, breaking it up with a wooden spoon as it cooks. Add 1 diced onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in 1 can of tomato sauce, 1 can of crushed tomatoes, 2 tablespoons of chopped parsley, 1 clove of minced garlic, 1 teaspoon of dried basil, 1.5 teaspoons of salt, ½ teaspoon of dried oregano, and a dash of sugar. Bring the sauce to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until slightly thickened, about 15 minutes1.
Cook the noodles: In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook 12 lasagna noodles according to the package directions until al dente, about 10 minutes. Drain well and rinse under cold water to prevent sticking.
Make the cheese mixture: In a medium bowl, stir together 2 cups of cottage cheese, ½ cup of grated Parmesan cheese, 2 eggs, 2 tablespoons of chopped parsley, ½ teaspoon of salt, and a pinch of black pepper.
Assemble the lasagna: Preheat oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Spread about 1 cup of the meat sauce evenly over the bottom of the dish. Arrange 3 noodles over the sauce, slightly overlapping. Spoon half of the cheese mixture over the noodles and spread evenly. Repeat with another layer of sauce, noodles, and cheese mixture. Top with the remaining sauce and noodles. Sprinkle 2 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese and ¼ cup of grated Parmesan cheese over the top.
Bake the lasagna: Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes or until bubbly. Remove the foil and bake for another 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and golden. Let the lasagna rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Enjoy your homemade lasagna! 🍽️
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