Meat and cheese lasagna is a classic and comforting dish. Here is a basic recipe to prepare a delicious lasagna:

Ingredients:

For the Meat Sauce:

500 g ground beef
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
800 g canned crushed tomato
1 can (140 g) tomato paste
1/2 cup red wine (optional)
2 tablespoons sugar
Salt to taste
1/2 tablespoon pepper
2 tablespoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons dried basil

For the Cheese Blend:

500 g ricotta
1 egg
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
3 cups mozzarella cheese, grated

To Assemble the Lasagna:

12-15 lasagna sheets, cooked according to package directions
Parmesan cheese, grated (optional, to sprinkle on top)

Preparation:

In a large skillet, cook ground beef over medium-high heat until golden brown. Add the onion and garlic, and cook until tender.

Add the crushed tomato, tomato paste, red wine (if using), sugar, salt, pepper, oregano and basil. Reduce heat and simmer for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally.

In a bowl, mix the ricotta, egg, parsley, salt and pepper. Preheat the oven to 180°C.

In a baking dish, place a thin layer of meat sauce on the bottom. Place cooked lasagna sheets over the sauce.

Add a layer of the cheese mixture over the lasagna sheets, followed by a layer of shredded mozzarella cheese.

Repeat the layers until you run out of ingredients, ending with a layer of mozzarella cheese on top.

Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese (if using) over the top layer.

Cover the pan with aluminum foil and bake for 25-30 minutes. Then, remove the foil and bake for another 10-15 minutes or until the cheese is golden and bubbly.

Let the lasagna rest for about 10 minutes before cutting and serving.

Now you can enjoy a delicious meat and cheese lasagna! Serve with a salad and fresh bread.

Enjoy!