How To Make Lasagna

Ingredients

• 1 lb. ground beef
• 2½ c. shredded mozzarella cheese
• ½ c. grated parmesan cheese
• 15 oz. ricotta cheese
• ¼ c. parsley, chopped
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 26 oz. spaghetti sauce
• 12 lasagna noodles
• Equipment:
• Skillet
• Mixing bowl
• 13" x 9" baking dish
• Aluminum foil
• Roasted vegetables

Steps

1. Preheat oven and brown beef in skillet - Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit while you brown the beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drain, and return it to the skillet. (37 sec. )
2. Make a vegetarian version by substituting roasted vegetables for the meat. (47 sec. )
3. Combine the cheeses, parsley, and egg - Combine half the mozzarella cheese, half the parmesan cheese, and the ricotta cheese with parsley and egg in a large mixing bowl. Mix well and set it aside. (52 sec. )
4. Add spaghetti sauce and water - Add the spaghetti sauce to the meat in the skillet. Fill the empty sauce jar with a cup of water, replace the lid, and shake well. Pour the water into the meat mixture and stir. (62 sec. )
5. Make the meat sauce in advance and store it in a closed container in the refrigerator. (73 sec. )
6. Layer lasagna - Cover the bottom of the baking dish with 1 cup meat sauce. Spread a layer of three noodles and one-third of the cheese mixture. Repeat this process for two more layers. Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top. (77 sec. )
7. Cover and bake - Cover the lasagna with aluminum foil. Bake it for 45 minutes, and then remove the foil. Continue baking for another 15 minutes, or until heated through. (89 sec. )
8. Let stand - Remove the lasagna from the oven and let it stand for 15 minutes. Cut into 12 squares, and serve. (99 sec. )
9. The average North American eats more than 15 pounds of pasta each year. (108 sec. )