Classic Lasagna

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat the oven to 375°F. Brown the beef with minced garlic in a skillet, 7 minutes, until it reaches 160°F; drain. Stir in marinara, crushed tomatoes, and Italian seasoning.

2. 2

   Mix ricotta, egg, half the Parmesan, and 1 cup mozzarella in a bowl.

3. 3

   In a 9x13 dish, layer 1 cup sauce, 3 noodles, half the ricotta mix, and a third of the sauce. Repeat, then finish with noodles, remaining sauce, mozzarella, and Parmesan.

4. 4

   Cover with foil and bake 40 minutes, then uncover and bake 15 minutes more until bubbly and browned.

5. 5

   Rest 15 minutes before cutting. Assemble the night before and refrigerate to make weeknight baking easy.