Traditional Lasagna Recipe Easy My Simple Family Favourite

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil (15 ml)
• 1 pound ground beef (450g), preferably 80/20 for flavor
• 1 medium yellow onion (about 1 cup chopped) (150g), finely diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced (about 2 teaspoons) (10g)
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes (800g)
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce (425g)
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste (170g)
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano (5ml)
• 1 teaspoon dried basil (5ml)
• ½ teaspoon salt (2.5ml), or to taste
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper (1.25ml), or to taste
• ½ teaspoon granulated sugar (2.5ml) (optional, to balance acidity)
• 15 ounces ricotta cheese (425g), whole milk or part-skim
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (30g)
• ¼ teaspoon salt (1.25ml)
• ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg (a pinch) (0.625ml) (optional)
• 9 oven-ready lasagna noodles (about half a standard box)
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (225g)