Classic Lasagna
Classic Lasagna

Hey everyone, it’s Drew, welcome to our recipe site. Today, I’m gonna show you how to prepare a special dish, classic lasagna. One of my favorites. This time, I’m gonna make it a bit tasty. This is gonna smell and look delicious.

Make this classic lasagna recipe zestier by using hot Italian sausage or a little milder with regular Italian sausage. Don't be scared off by the long cooking time. The wait is well worth it.

Classic Lasagna is one of the most well liked of current trending meals on earth. It is simple, it is fast, it tastes yummy. It’s enjoyed by millions every day. Classic Lasagna is something which I have loved my whole life. They’re fine and they look wonderful.

To get started with this particular recipe, we must prepare a few ingredients. You can cook classic lasagna using 18 ingredients and 11 steps. Here is how you can achieve that.

The ingredients needed to make Classic Lasagna:
  1. Make ready 10 sheets No-boil Lasagna Noodles
  2. Take 250 g Ricotta Cheese
  3. Get 3 heads Fresh Parsely
  4. Take 1 Raw egg
  5. Make ready 500 g Ground Beef/Pork
  6. Make ready 1 tsp Fennel Seeds
  7. Get 3 cans Whole Tomatoes
  8. Prepare 6 cloves Garlic
  9. Prepare 1 pack Fresh Basil
  10. Get 1 Large Onion
  11. Get 2 tbsp Dried Oregano
  12. Get 3 heads Fresh Spinash
  13. Take 50 g Bacon
  14. Prepare 100 g Mozzarella
  15. Take 2 tbsp Grated Parmigiano Cheese
  16. Make ready Italian Parsely
  17. Get Salt/Pepper
  18. Make ready Olive Oil

It always gets a rave review, especially if the mozzarella strings with every bite. This recipe comes from my mother. I think she got it off the back of a "Mueller's Lasagna box. A definite crowd-pleaser, this classic lasagna is thick, rich and meaty with lots of cheese—just the way I like it.

Steps to make Classic Lasagna:
  1. Cheese Layer: Finely cut the fresh basil. In large stainless bowl, mix basil, ricotta cheese, and egg. Set off to side for later.
  2. Meat Sauce Layer 1: On medium heat in a large frying pan, add olive oil and grill ground meat, add fennel seeds and salt/pepper. After meat is completely browned, use spoon to remove any excess watery fat.
  3. Meat Sauce Layer 2: In a separate frying pan on medium heat, add olive oil, canned tomatoes, & chopped onions, garlic, fresh basil, and oregano. Bring to a soft simmer.
  4. Meat Sauce Layer 3: Add all of the meat into the tomato frying pan and simmer for another 5 min. then remove from heat and set off to the side. Don't wash the meat frying pan.
  5. Spinach Layer: Add more olive oil to the meat frying pan and simmer the bacon. Once lightly browned, add in finely chopped spinach and heat until the spinach is soft.
  6. Build it 1: In a glass baking pan, coat the bottom with olive oil and add 2 sheets of lasagna (3 sheets if you have a larger pan). Completely cover the sheets with a layer (1/3 of total) of meat sauce. Add 2 more sheets on top.
  7. Build it 2: Completely cover with the ricotta cheese layer. Add 2 more sheets on top. Add another meat sauce layer and 2 more sheets.
  8. Build it 3: Add the spinach layer, 2 sheets, then top off with the remainder of the meat sauce.
  9. Top with mozzarella & parmigiano cheeses, cover in foil and bake at 250C for 30 min.
  10. Remove from oven, garnish on top with fresh Italian parsley and serve!
  11. I made a recipe video that you can view on the Japanese site: https://cookpad.com/recipe/4945728

A classic, beefy lasagna recipe perfectly matches these traditional, zesty Italian ingredients and creamy homemade ricotta sauce. Tall layers of cheese, meat, and pasta will seriously satisfy your casserole cravings. Plus any leftovers for lunch the following day are always welcome. Tip: make this lasagna bake for a crowd by doubling the recipe and making ahead of time. This homemade classic lasagna recipe is absolutely delicious and one that will be requested over and over.

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