Preparation Steps

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• In a large skillet, brown the ground beef with the chopped onion and minced garlic over medium heat. Drain off any excess grease.
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• Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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• In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, egg, and Parmesan cheese. Mix well.
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• Spread a thin layer of the meat sauce in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
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• Arrange 3 lasagna noodles over the sauce. Spread half of the ricotta cheese mixture over the noodles.
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• Spoon about one-third of the remaining meat sauce over the ricotta mixture. Sprinkle with about one-third of the mozzarella cheese.
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• Repeat layers: noodles, remaining ricotta mixture, another third of the meat sauce, and another third of the mozzarella cheese.
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• Top with the remaining noodles, remaining meat sauce, and remaining mozzarella cheese.
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• Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.
• Remove foil and bake for an additional 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
• Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.