>>98959083Lasagna Recipe (for when you need something comforting but can’t trust everyone, ahem, Shiori)
Ingredients:
12 lasagna noodles
1 lb ground beef or turkey (because even when you're not being truthful, you still need some protein)
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups marinara sauce (don’t use the cheap stuff; make sure it’s legit—unlike certain people)
15 oz ricotta cheese (because honestly, it’s better than pretending you’ve got it all together)
1 egg
4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper, to taste (for when you need to spice things up, even though some people prefer things too bland)
Fresh basil (optional, for garnish – you know, to make it look nice, unlike some people’s facades)
Directions:
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C), so it’s nice and hot—like the situation when Shiori’s around.
Cook the lasagna noodles according to package directions, then drain and set aside. Keep an eye on them—just like you should be keeping an eye on Shiori’s ever-changing stories. (Trust no one.)
In a large pan, brown the ground beef (or turkey, if you’re feeling lighter). Add the chopped onion and garlic. Cook until the meat is no longer pink and the onions are softened. Drain any excess fat, then stir in your marinara sauce. Simmer for about 10 minutes.
While the sauce simmers, in a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, egg, half of the Parmesan, a pinch of salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth. This is the part where we build layers of truth—something Shiori might struggle with.
Now it’s time to assemble the lasagna. In a baking dish, start with a thin layer of the meat sauce on the bottom. Then layer lasagna noodles on top, followed by more sauce, a layer of the ricotta mixture, and a generous sprinkling of mozzarella cheese. Repeat this process until all ingredients are used up, finishing with a layer of mozzarella and Parmesan on top.
Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. After that, remove the foil and bake for an additional 25 minutes or until the top is golden and bubbly.
Let it cool for 10-15 minutes before cutting. While it cools, take a moment to reflect on the layers of flavor and depth you just created—definitely more real than some people’s intentions.
Serve it up and enjoy! If you’re sharing it with others, maybe use this as a chance to remind everyone that not everything is as it seems—just like that one person who thinks they can get away with being manipulative (cough Shiori cough).
This lasagna is layered with care, truth, and good ingredients—everything Shiori might want to learn about.
