Brenda's Lasagna

Method4 steps · about 1 hr 5 min

1. 1

   Step 1: Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.

   Cook lasagna noodles · 10 minUses 1 (16 ounce) package lasagna noodles · Water as needed for boiling lasagna noodles · Salt as needed to lightly salt the pasta water

2. 2

   Step 2: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown beef and season with salt (to taste) and pepper; drain. Stir in spaghetti sauce and garlic (1 clove) and simmer 5 minutes.

   Simmer meat sauce · 5 minUses 1 pound lean ground beef · Salt to taste, for meat sauce · Black pepper to taste, for meat sauce · 1 (16 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce · 1 clove garlic, minced

3. 3

   Step 3: In a medium bowl, combine mozzarella, Cheddar and ricotta; stir well. In 9x13 inch pan, alternate layers of noodles, meat mixture and cheese mixture until pan is filled.

   Uses ½ pound shredded mozzarella cheese · ½ pound shredded Cheddar cheese · 2 cups ricotta cheese (source: 1 US pint) · Cooked drained lasagna noodles · Simmered beef-tomato sauce

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   Step 4: Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.

   Bake lasagna · 30 minUses Assembled lasagna