Lasagna, a timeless Italian classic, is a hearty and indulgent dish that embodies layers of comfort and flavor. At its core, lasagna features wide, flat pasta noodles layered with a rich and savory combination of ingredients. Typically, these layers include seasoned ground meat, such as beef or Italian sausage, creamy ricotta cheese blended with egg and herbs, and a vibrant tomato sauce infused with garlic and basil. Each layer is generously coated with sauce and cheese, creating a symphony of textures and flavors that meld together as the lasagna bakes to perfection. The result is a mouthwatering masterpiece, with bubbling cheese, tender noodles, and a harmonious blend of savory and tangy notes. Whether served as a family dinner centerpiece or at a festive gathering, lasagna is a beloved comfort food that never fails to delight the senses and bring people together around the table.

Ingredients

• 1 package of oven ready lasagna noodles
• 1lb ground Italian sausage, I used hot
• 16 oz freshly grated mozzarella cheese
• 64 ounces spaghetti sauce
• 2 tbsp garlic powder
• 1 tbsp oregano
• 1 tbsp parsley
• 1 tbsp onion powder
• 1 tbsp basil
• 16 oz ricotta cheese
• 1 egg
• Salt, to taste
• Pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Cook sausage until no longer pink. Set aside to cool.
3. In a large mixing bowl, add in ricotta, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, parsley, basil and salt and pepper. Stir to combine.
4. In a deep 9x13 baking dish put a thin layer of spaghetti sauce, then put down a layer of lasagna noodles. Ensure that they are not overlapping. Then put a layer of the ricotta mix. Top with 1/4 of the meat. Then a thin layer of mozzarella. Continue layering until ingredients are gone. Top with remaining mozzarella cheese.
5. Cover with foil and bake at 375 for 45 minutes. Remove foil and cook additional 10 minutes. Let sit for 10 minutes and the enjoy!