San Giorgio Lasagna Recipe
The San Giorgio Lasagna recipe stands out with its perfect balance of creamy ricotta, robust marinara sauce, and tender sheets of pasta, all baked to bubbly perfection.
Equipment
- Large pot
- Colander
- 9x13 inch baking dish
- Large mixing bowl
- Spoon or spatula
- Aluminum foil
- Cheese grater
Ingredients
- 1 box of San Giorgio lasagna noodles
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 jars 24 oz each marinara sauce
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon dried basil
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the noodles as directed on the package, cooking them until they are al dente. Once done, drain the noodles and set them aside.
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet with olive oil and minced garlic over medium heat. Season with salt and pepper.
- Combine ricotta, Parmesan, eggs, basil, and oregano in a bowl. Stir the ingredients thoroughly to form the cheese mixture.
- Assemble the lasagna Spread a layer of marinara sauce at the bottom of the baking dish. Follow with a layer of noodles, then ricotta mixture, browned meat, and mozzarella. Repeat the layers, finishing with a gene Prepare the noodles as directed on the package, cooking them until they are al dente. Once done, drain the noodles and set them aside. Rous layer of sauce and mozzarella on top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for another 25 minutes until the cheese is golden and bubbly.
- Rest the lasagna for 15 minutes before serving to let it set.
Notes
- Vegetarian: Replace ground beef with grilled vegetables like zucchini, bell peppers, and mushrooms.
- Spicy: Add red pepper flakes to the meat or use a spicy marinara sauce.
- Three Cheese: Include layers of sliced provolone or gouda for extra cheesiness.
- Seafood: Substitute ground beef with a mix of shrimp and crab meat.
- Low Carb: Use sliced zucchini instead of pasta sheets.