Spicy Lasagna

Meat Sauce In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, and cook until softened.

Meat Sauce Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned. Break it up into small crumbles with a spoon.

Meat Sauce Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, dried oregano, dried basil, red pepper flakes, sugar, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Ricotta Filling In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, chopped basil, chopped parsley, beaten egg, salt, and pepper. Mix well.

Lasagna Assembly Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Lasagna Assembly Spread a thin layer of meat sauce on the bottom of a baking dish. Layer with 4 lasagna noodles, half of the ricotta filling, and a third of the shredded mozzarella cheese. Repeat the layers, ending with a layer of meat sauce on top. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.

Lasagna Assembly Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.

Lasagna Assembly Let the lasagna cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!