Make Ahead Lasagna Dish (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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2 lbs ground beef
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2 jars spaghetti sauce
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2 eggs, lightly beaten
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20 ounces ricotta cheese
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½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
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½ tsp pepper
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12-15 no-cook lasagna noodles
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6 cups mozzarella cheese
# Instructions:
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In a large skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain the fat and stir in spaghetti sauce.
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In a large bowl, mix together the eggs, ricotta cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, and pepper until well blended.
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Spread 1 cup of the meat sauce into the bottom of a greased 33x23 cm baking dish. Layer with 4-5 lasagna noodles, half of the ricotta cheese mixture, 1 cup of meat sauce, and 1 cup of mozzarella cheese. Repeat the layers. Finish with the remaining noodles, meat sauce, and mozzarella cheese on top.
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Cover the dish and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.
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Remove lasagna from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes. Cover with foil and bake in a preheated oven at 190°C for 1 hour. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
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Allow the lasagna to rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
# Notes:
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This lasagna can be made a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
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Pair with breadsticks and a side salad for a complete meal.