Italian Beef Lasagna

Ingredients

• 12 lasagna noodles
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 onion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups ricotta cheese
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 3 cups marinara sauce
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. Cook the lasagna noodles in a large pot of boiling salted water for 10 minutes, or until al dente. Drain.
3. In a skillet, cook ground beef, onion, and garlic over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
4. Stir in marinara sauce, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
5. In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup Parmesan, basil, and egg.
6. Spread 1 cup of meat sauce in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Arrange 6 noodles lengthwise over meat sauce.
7. Bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove foil, and bake an additional 25 minutes. Cool for 15 minutes before serving.