Ingredients

Method

1. 1

   Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, and sauté until fragrant and softened.

2. 2

   Add the ground beef to the skillet. Cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain any excess fat.

3. 3

   Stir in the marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Let it simmer for a few minutes for the flavors to meld.

4. 4

   In a separate bowl, combine the ricotta cheese with half of the mozzarella cheese and half of the cheddar cheese. Mix well.

5. 5

   Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

6. 6

   To assemble the lasagna, spread a thin layer of the meat sauce on the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.

7. 7

   Arrange a layer of cooked lasagna noodles over the sauce.

8. 8

   Spread a layer of the ricotta cheese mixture over the noodles.

9. 9

   Sprinkle a portion of the chopped crispy bacon over the ricotta layer.

10. 10

    Top with a layer of the meat sauce.

11. 11

    Repeat the layers: noodles, ricotta mixture, bacon, and meat sauce, until you have used all the ingredients, ending with a final layer of meat sauce on top.

12. 12

    Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and cheddar cheese evenly over the top layer.

13. 13

    Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 25-30 minutes.

14. 14

    Remove the foil and bake for another 10-15 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbly.

15. 15

    Let the lasagna rest for about 10 minutes before slicing and serving. Garnish with fresh parsley.