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San Giorgio Lasagna Recipe
Andrew

San Giorgio Lasagna Recipe

This San Giorgio Lasagna Recipe layers rich meat sauce, creamy ricotta, and melted mozzarella into a classic comfort dish perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Additional Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 10
Course: Drink
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

For the Meat Sauce
  • 1 lb ground beef 80/20 blend
  • 1 jar 24 oz marinara or pasta sauce
  • ½ medium onion finely diced
  • 2 minced garlic cloves
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
For the Cheese Filling
  • 15 oz whole-milk ricotta cheese
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
For Layering
  • 12 boiled San Giorgio lasagna noodles cooked al dente
  • 3 cups shredded whole-milk mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until it is soft. Add the garlic and cook for one more minute. Then, add the ground beef and break it apart with a spoon. Cook until no pink remains, about 7 to 8 minutes. Drain any extra fat.
  2. Stir in the pasta sauce, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Reduce the heat to low and simmer the sauce for 10 minutes to blend the flavors and reduce excess moisture.
  3. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the San Giorgio lasagna noodles and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente. Drain the noodles and lay each one flat on a lightly oiled piece of parchment paper or foil to prevent sticking. Do not stack them.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk together ricotta, eggs, Parmesan, parsley, salt, and pepper. Stir until it is smooth and well combined. The eggs will help hold the layers together during baking.
  5. Preheat your oven to 375°F. Spread a thin layer of meat sauce on the bottom of a 9x13 baking dish to keep the bottom noodles from sticking and drying out. Then layer the following in order: noodles, ricotta mixture, meat sauce, and mozzarella. Repeat this sequence twice more to make three layers in total.
  6. Finish with the remaining noodles, a generous layer of meat sauce, the remaining mozzarella, and the Parmesan. The top layer should be sauce with cheese, not just noodles.
  7. Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil. Bake at 375°F for 45 minutes while covered. Then remove the foil and bake for another 15 minutes until the top is golden and bubbling. The center temperature should reach at least 165°F. Take it out of the oven and let it rest uncovered for 15 minutes before slicing.