Wavy Lasagna with Creamy Marinara Meat Sauce Recipe

Don’t let this wavy pasta pass you by.

Serving: 12 people

Ingredients
1 box wavy lasagna
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 large onion, peeled and diced
1 pound ground beef (or add your favorite lean meat)
2 jars Marinara Sauce
1 cup heavy cream
10 fresh basil leaves, chopped
4 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded (or part skim)
¾ cup Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, grated
salt and black pepper, to taste

Directions
1. Pre-heat oven to 375°F
2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil; season with salt
3. Cook pasta according to package directions
4. Drain and spread pasta on a tray to cool down
5. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; sauté onions in olive oil for 3-4 minutes
6. Add beef and sauté for 8-10 minutes or until browned and cooked through
7. Add marinara sauce and bring to a simmer
8. Add heavy cream and season with salt and pepper
9. Set aside to cool down
10. Add in the fresh basil
11. Pan spray a 13x9 lasagna pan, pour in one ladle of sauce, top with one layer of pasta, more sauce and ¾ cup of mozzarella cheese
12. Repeat for 4 layers; for the final layer add sauce and top with mozzarella and sprinkle with remaining Parmigiano Reggiano cheese
13. Bake lasagna for 30-35 minutes or until bubbling and slightly browning in the corners