FAQ About Lasagna

If you prefer to make lasagna without ricotta cheese, there are alternative options you can explore. Here's a recipe for making lasagna without ricotta cheese:

Ingredients:

• 9 lasagna noodles
• 1 pound (450g) ground beef or Italian sausage
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can (14 ounces) crushed tomatoes
• 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
• 2 cups (480ml) tomato sauce
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cups (200g) shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup (50g) grated Parmesan cheese
• Fresh basil leaves (optional, for garnish)

Instructions:

• Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
• Cook the lasagna noodles according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
• In a large skillet, cook the ground beef or Italian sausage over medium heat until browned. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, and cook until the onion is translucent.
• Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Simmer the sauce for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• To assemble the lasagna, spread a thin layer of the meat sauce on the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Place three lasagna noodles on top of the sauce.
• Sprinkle a portion of shredded mozzarella cheese over the noodles, followed by a layer of meat sauce.
• Repeat the layers of noodles, mozzarella cheese, and meat sauce two more times.
• For the final layer, place three lasagna noodles on top, cover them with the remaining meat sauce, and sprinkle with mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese.
• Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
• Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
• Let the lasagna cool for a few minutes before slicing.
• Garnish with fresh basil leaves, if desired, before serving.