Ingredients
- 9-12 lasagna noodles (depending on your baking dish size)
- 1 lb ground beef
- 6 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 24 oz marinara sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 15 oz ricotta cheese
- 1 egg
- 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Equipment Needed
- Large skillet
- Baking dish (9×13)
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Aluminum foil
Step-by-Step Instructions
First things first, I start by cooking the noodles according to the package instructions. This is a crucial step; I want them al dente so they don’t get too mushy in the oven. While the noodles are boiling, I heat a large skillet over medium heat to brown the ground beef, adding the chopped onions and minced garlic as it cooks. The smell of the onions caramelizing and the garlic toasting is absolutely irresistible! (See the next page below to continue steps…)
