Homemade Lasagna

Ingredients

• 1300 grams Lasagna Noodles(300g)
• 2700 grams Marinara or Tomato Sauce(700g)
• 3100 grams Yellow Onion(100g)
• 415 grams Fresh Garlic(15g)
• 520 mL Olive Oil(18g)
• 65 grams Italian Seasoning(5g)
• 73 grams Sea Salt(3g)
• 83 grams Black Pepper(3g)
• 9500 grams Ground Beef or Mixed Meat(500g)
• 10450 grams Ricotta Cheese(450g)
• 111 large Egg(50g)
• 12400 grams Mozzarella Cheese(400g)
• 13100 grams Grated Parmesan(100g)
• 1450 grams Fresh Spinach(50g)
• 1515 grams Fresh Parsley(15g)
• 1650 grams Extra Mozzarella(50g)
• 171 gram Dried Oregano(1g)
• 181 gram Red Chili Flakes(1g)

Instructions

1. 1Brown the Meat: Heat olive oil in a large pan and sauté the onions, garlic, and ground meat until fully browned and crumbled.
2. 2Simmer Sauce: Stir the tomato sauce and Italian seasonings into the meat, simmering on low for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to deepen.
3. 3Mix Cheese Layer: In a separate bowl, whisk together the ricotta cheese, egg, half of the parmesan, and chopped spinach until smooth.
4. 4Layer the Dish: Spread a thin layer of meat sauce in a baking dish, followed by a layer of noodles, the ricotta mixture, and a handful of shredded mozzarella.
5. 5Repeat Layers: Continue layering noodles, cheese, and sauce until the dish is full, finishing with a generous layer of meat sauce and the remaining mozzarella and parmesan.
6. 6Bake: Cover with foil and bake at 190°C for 25 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for another 15 minutes until the top is bubbly and golden brown.
7. 7Garnish and Rest: Let the lasagna rest for 10 minutes to set, then sprinkle with fresh parsley as shown in the photo before slicing and serving.