Ingredients:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (15 ml)
  • 1 onion, finely chopped (about 150 g)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 pound ground beef (450 g)
  • 1 can crushed tomatoes (28 oz or 800 g)
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano (5 g)
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil (5 g)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 16 oz ricotta cheese (450 g)
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (200 g)
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (50 g)
  • Pinch of nutmeg (optional)
  • 12 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained
  • Extra mozzarella for topping (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté onions until translucent (about 5-7 minutes).
  2. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon; cook until browned.
  3. Add crushed tomatoes, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Let simmer for 20-25 minutes.
  4. In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, half of mozzarella, Parmesan, and nutmeg; mix until smooth.
  5. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Spread a layer of meat sauce in the bottom of the baking dish.
  6. Layer 4 lasagna noodles over the sauce; top with half of the cheese mixture and more meat sauce. Repeat layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of noodles and sauce on top. Sprinkle remaining mozzarella on top.
  7. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 15 minutes until golden and bubbly.
  8. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.