Classic Homemade Lasagna

Ingredients

For the Meat Sauce

• 1 lb (450 g) ground beef (or half beef, half Italian sausage)

• 1 small onion, diced

• 3–4 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 can (28 oz / 800 g) crushed tomatoes

• 1 can (15 oz / 425 g) tomato sauce

• 2 tablespoons tomato paste

• 1 teaspoon sugar

• 1–2 teaspoons Italian seasoning

• Salt & pepper, to taste

For the Cheese Mixture

• 15 oz (425 g) ricotta cheese

• 1 egg

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

For Assembly

• 9–12 lasagna noodles, cooked according to package directions