Ground Beef and Green Chili Lasagna

Instructions:

Prepare the Meat Sauce:

Cook the Beef: In a large skillet or saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
Brown the Beef: Add ground beef to the skillet. Cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks.
Add Sauce Ingredients: Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, and diced green chilis. Season with oregano, basil, cumin, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens.
Prepare the Cheese Mixture:

In a medium bowl, mix ricotta cheese, egg, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Set aside.
Cook the Lasagna Noodles:

Cook the lasagna noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Assemble the Lasagna:

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Layer the Lasagna: In a baking dish (preferably a 9×13 inch pan), spread a thin layer of meat sauce on the bottom. Place 3 lasagna noodles over the sauce.
Add Cheese: Spread a layer of the ricotta mixture over the noodles, followed by a generous layer of meat sauce. Sprinkle with shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese.
Repeat Layers: Repeat the layering process (noodles, ricotta mixture, meat sauce, cheese) until all ingredients are used, ending with a layer of meat sauce and a generous topping of shredded mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.