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Ingredients

• 6 lasagna noodles (about 3 oz or 85g)
• 1 tablespoon (15ml) olive oil
• 1/2 pound (225g) ground beef or ground turkey
• 1/2 small onion, finely chopped (about 1/4 cup or 40g)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup (240ml) tomato sauce
• 1/2 cup (120ml) crushed tomatoes
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup (250g) ricotta cheese
• 1/2 cup (50g) grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 cup (115g) shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 tablespoon (4g) chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the lasagna noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
3. In a medium skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
4. Add the ground beef or turkey to the skillet. Cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
5. Stir in the tomato sauce, crushed tomatoes, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes, then remove from heat.
6. In a small bowl, mix together the ricotta cheese and half of the grated Parmesan cheese.
7. Spread a thin layer of the meat sauce on the bottom of a small baking dish (about 8x6 inches or 20x15 cm).
8. Place two lasagna noodles over the sauce. Spread half of the ricotta mixture over the noodles, then sprinkle with a third of the mozzarella cheese. Top with a third of the remaining meat sauce.
9. Repeat the layers: noodles, ricotta mixture, mozzarella, and meat sauce.
10. Finish with the last two noodles, the remaining meat sauce, and top with the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
11. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for another 10-15 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
12. Let the lasagna rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired.

Tip

For extra flavor, let the lasagna sit for a few hours before reheating and serving. Serve with a simple green salad and garlic bread.