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End your busy day with this classic, hearty Good Lasagna After a Long Day of Work recipe. Layers of rich meat sauce, creamy ricotta, and gooey mozzarella come together to create the ultimate comfort food, perfect for satisfying your cravings and bringing the family together.

Ingredients

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For the Meat Sauce

1 pound ground beef (or a mix of beef and pork)
1 small onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 can (14 ounces) tomato sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and pepper to taste

For the Ricotta Mixture

15 ounces ricotta cheese
1 large egg
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (or 1 teaspoon dried)

Other Ingredients

12 lasagna noodles (cooked according to package instructions)
4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese for topping

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Instructions

1. Prepare the Meat Sauce

Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef, onion, and garlic. Cook until the beef is browned and onion is tender. Drain excess fat.
Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce, sugar, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Let it simmer on low heat for 20–30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

2. Prepare the Ricotta Mixture

In a medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, Parmesan cheese, and parsley. Mix until smooth and set aside.

3. Preheat Oven

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

4. Assemble the Lasagna

Spread a thin layer of meat sauce at the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Layer 3 cooked lasagna noodles over the sauce.
Spread 1/3 of the ricotta mixture over the noodles, then sprinkle with 1/3 of the mozzarella cheese.
Top with 1/3 of the meat sauce.
Repeat layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of meat sauce.
Sprinkle the top with the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.

5. Bake

Cover the dish with aluminum foil (sprayed with cooking spray to prevent sticking).
Bake for 25 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for an additional 25 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.

6. Cool and Serve

Let the lasagna rest for 10–15 minutes before slicing. Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

Use fresh herbs for extra flavor if available.
Substitute ground turkey or plant-based meat for a lighter or vegetarian option.
Lasagna can be assembled ahead of time and refrigerated for up to 24 hours before baking.