Instructions:

1️⃣ Prepare the Meat Sauce:

• Heat 🫒 olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
• Add diced onion 🧅; sauté until softened.
• Stir in garlic 🧄; cook until fragrant.
• Add ground beef 🍖 or sausage; cook until browned.
• Mix in marinara sauce 🍅, oregano 🌿, basil 🌿, salt, and pepper 🧂.
• Simmer for 20 minutes until thickened.

2️⃣ Prepare the Cheese Mixture:

• In a bowl, mix ricotta 🧀, egg 🥚, Parmesan 🧀, and parsley 🌿 until smooth.

3️⃣ Assemble the Lasagna:

• Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). 🔥
• Spread a thin layer of meat sauce 🍅 at the bottom of a deep baking dish.
• Layer cooked lasagna noodles 🍝.
• Add 1/3 of the ricotta mixture 🧀, then meat sauce 🍅, and mozzarella 🧀.
• Repeat until all ingredients are used, finishing with mozzarella and Parmesan 🧀 on top.

4️⃣ Bake the Lasagna:

• Cover with aluminum foil; bake for 25 minutes.
• Remove foil; bake another 20 minutes until cheese is golden and bubbly 🧀✨.

5️⃣ Let Rest & Serve:

• Cool for 10-15 minutes for clean slices.
• Garnish with fresh parsley or basil 🌿 for a vibrant finish.