Ingredients:

• 8-10 lasagna noodles
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups marinara sauce
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 egg, beaten
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Fresh basil leaves, chopped (optional)

Step 1: Cook the Lasagna Noodles

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
• Cook the lasagna noodles according to package instructions.
• Drain and set aside

Step 2: Prepare the Meat Sauce

• Cook the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat until browned, breaking it up into small pieces as it cooks.
• Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet and cook until the onion is translucent.
• Stir in the marinara sauce and bring to a simmer.
• Reduce heat to low and let sauce simmer while you prepare the cheese mixture.

Step 3: Prepare the Cheese Mixture

• In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix well to combine.
• Stir in the shredded mozzarella cheese and grated Parmesan cheese.

Step 4: Assemble the Lasagna

• Spread a layer of the meat sauce in the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish.
• Arrange 4 lasagna noodles on top of the meat sauce.
• Spread half of the cheese mixture over the noodles.
• Repeat the layers, starting with the meat sauce, noodles, and cheese mixture.
• Top the final layer of noodles with the remaining meat sauce and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.

Step 5: Bake the Lasagna

• Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 30 minutes.
• Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 6: Let it Rest

• Remove the lasagna from the oven and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving.