As winter rolls to an end, warm comfort foods are all the rage in my home, and honestly, I’m all for it! As much as I dreaded the long, dark, cold days that feel like they could rival a scene from a horror movie, there’s something hilariously comforting about abandoning the late evening BBQs—where I inevitably burn my eyebrows—and diving into the cozy chaos of my kitchen. Nothing beats the enchanting aromas of warm baked casseroles wafting through the air, transforming my home into a deliciously scented wonderland! Now, let me tell you, as an avowed pasta fanatic, lasagna reigns supreme in my world of casseroles, especially when I can dedicate a solid chunk of time to constructing a masterpiece that rivals the Tower of Pisa—only a lot tastier. You might notice my recipe—yes, my very own, not my Papa’s —is lackluster when it comes to ricotta cheese. And trust me, that’s a strategic choice! Ricotta’s lumpy appearance gives me the heebie-jeebies, like a tiny cheese monster lurking in my dish, ready to ruin my smooth and creamy dreams. But hey, if you’re one of those adventurous souls who embraces the lumpy goopy delight of ricotta, feel free to toss it into your own concoction—stack it like you’re building a cheesy skyscraper! I’m not here to judge; cooking should be all about what tickles your taste buds and brings you a good chuckle—so get in there, experiment, and let the cooking shenanigans begin!
Lasagna
Ingredients
Method
- In a large pot, on medium heat, brown the ground beef. Drain grease and set aside.
- Add onions to the pot, one soften add the minced garlic. Stir for about 1 minute. Add the ground beef back into the pot.
- Add 1 of the jars of marinara sauce. Add in the seasoning.
- Bring to a simmer and reduce the heat. place lid on the pot.
- Preheat oven to 400
- In a second large pot, boil lightly salted water. Adding lasagna noodles, cooking according to directions on the box.
- Drain the water and over the noodles with cold water to stop them from continuing to cook.
- In a large baking dish, add a layer of the marinara sauce from the second jar, just covering the bottom.
- Add a layer of noodles followed by a layer of meat sauce, ensuring to filling cover all the noodles.
- Add a second layer of noodles, followed by a layer of plain marinara sauce and a sprinkle of shredded cheese.
- Add a third layer of noodles, followed by a layer of the meat sauce.
- Add a fourth layer of noodles followed by a layer of plain marinara sauce, ensure to cover all the noodles fully.
- Fully cover the top with shredded cheese, covering the whole top to prevent any noodles from burning.
- Place in the oven and cook for 40-50 minutes. Time will vary depending on oven.
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