The World's Best Lasagna
This classic lasagna is a comforting, hearty dish that's perfect for sharing. Layers of rich meat sauce, creamy cheese, and tender pasta make it a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
white onion1 whole
oregano1 tsp
ricotta cheese450 g
egg1 whole
parmesan cheese50 g
chopped tomatoes2 tin
tomato paste8 tbsp
basil1 g
salt3 pinch
black pepper1.5 pinch
lasagne sheets12 sheet
mozzarella450 g
sugar2 tsp
lean beef mince450 g
garlic cloves2 clove- Iitalian sausages450 g
fresh parsley15 g
Instructions
Prepare Aromatics and Seasoning
Peel and finely chop the onion. Mince the garlic clove. Measure out the dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper.
Brown the Meats
In a large pan over a medium heat, brown the Italian sausage and the lean beef mince, breaking the meat up thoroughly with a wooden spoon. Drain off any excess fat from the pan.
Simmer the Ragù
Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pan with the meat and cook gently for about 5 minutes until the onion has softened. Stir in the tinned tomatoes, tomato paste, and the 2 tsp of sugar. Add the oregano, basil, salt, and black pepper. Allow the sauce to simmer gently for at least 45 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavours to deepen.
Prepare the Ricotta Filling
In a separate bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, the egg, and half of the mozzarella cheese. Mix well until fully incorporated.
Preheat the Oven
Set your oven to preheat to 190°C (170°C fan setting).
Assemble the Lasagna
Begin layering in a suitable baking dish: start with a layer of the meat sauce, followed by a layer of lasagne sheets. Top this with a layer of the ricotta cheese mixture, then sprinkle over some of the remaining mozzarella and a good grating of parmesan cheese. Repeat these layers, ensuring you finish the final layer with the remaining sauce and a generous topping of the remaining mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
Bake the Dish
Place the assembled lasagna into the preheated oven and bake for 45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the sauce is bubbling nicely. Allow the lasagna to rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Garnish and Serve
Finely chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the top of the lasagna just before serving.
