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Ingredients for Top-Rated Dinners:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
- 1 can (6.5 ounces) tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 6 lasagna noodles
- 1 egg
- 1 container (15 ounces) ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
How to Make Top-Rated Dinners:
- Prepare the Lasagna: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef, onion, and garlic until the meat is no longer pink. Drain off excess fat. Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce, and water. Season with sugar, basil, salt, pepper, and parsley. Simmer, covered, for about 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Cook the Noodles: Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the lasagna noodles and cook until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- Prepare the Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the egg, ricotta cheese, and 1 cup of mozzarella cheese.
- Assemble the Lasagna: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spread a thin layer of the meat sauce in the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish. Layer with 3 noodles, the ricotta cheese mixture, and the remaining mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers, ending with the meat sauce on top. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- Bake the Lasagna: Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 25 minutes. Let it stand for 10 minutes before serving.
About the Main Ingredients:
- Ground Beef: A staple in many lasagna recipes, ground beef adds meaty flavor and protein to the dish.
- Lasagna Noodles: These wide, flat noodles are perfect for layering in lasagna and provide a hearty texture.
- Ricotta Cheese: Ricotta cheese adds creaminess to the lasagna filling and pairs well with the other ingredients.
- Mozzarella Cheese: This cheese melts beautifully and adds a gooey, cheesy layer to the lasagna.
- Tomato Sauce: Tomato sauce is a key ingredient in the meat sauce, adding richness and tomato flavor.
- Parmesan Cheese: Parmesan cheese adds a salty, nutty flavor and a crispy top layer to the lasagna.
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