Recipe for classic Lasagna:

Ingredients:

• 12 lasagna noodles
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
• 2 cans (6 ounces each) tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• 1 egg
• 1 container (15 ounces) ricotta cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Cook the lasagna noodles according to the package instructions, then drain and set aside.
3. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef and onion until the beef is no longer pink and the onion is softened.
4. Add the garlic and cook for another minute.
5. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, basil, fennel seeds, salt, and black pepper.
6. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7. In a medium bowl, beat the egg and mix in the ricotta cheese, parsley, and a pinch of salt.
8. Spread about 1 cup of the meat sauce in the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish.
9. Place 3 lasagna noodles on top of the sauce.
10. Spread 1/3 of the ricotta cheese mixture over the noodles, followed by 1 cup of the meat sauce and 1/2 cup of the mozzarella cheese.
11. Repeat the layers of noodles, ricotta cheese mixture, meat sauce, and mozzarella cheese two more times.
12. Top the lasagna with the remaining 3 lasagna noodles, the remaining meat sauce, and the Parmesan cheese.
13. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
14. Remove the foil and bake for another 25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
15. Let the lasagna cool for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving.

Enjoy your delicious Lasagna!