Classic Lasagna

Step 1

In large heavy saucepan, heat oil over medium. Add onion, carrots, celery, and garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until tender, about 15 minutes.

Step 2

Increase heat to medium-high. Add beef and cook, stirring, until browned, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Add wine and cook, stirring until most liquid has evaporated, 2 to 3 minutes. Add tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes and bring to boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, stirring often, until sauce thickens, about 20 minutes. Stir in basil.

Step 4

Preheat oven to 375°F. In medium bowl, mix ricotta, egg, Parmesan, and parsley.

Step 5

In bottom of 13-by-9-inch baking dish, spread 2 cups sauce and layer 4 noodles on top, overlapping to fit dish. Top with 2¼ cups sauce, then ½ cup ricotta filling, and then ½ cup mozzarella. Repeat with remaining noodles, sauce, ricotta filling, and mozzarella, reserving ½ cup mozzarella.

Step 6

Cover lasagna with foil. Bake for 45 minutes. Remove foil and sprinkle with remaining ½ cup mozzarella. Bake lasagna until cheese melts, about 5 minutes more. Let stand for 15 minutes before slicing into 12 pieces.

Step 7

Serving size: 1 piece