Description
This easy lasagna recipe delivers a comforting and cheesy weeknight dinner. Layers of rich meat sauce, creamy ricotta, and melted mozzarella make this a family favorite. It’s simple to prepare with pantry staples.
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 lasagna noodles
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook lasagna noodles according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat, then stir in marinara sauce. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- In a medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- Spread a thin layer of meat sauce in the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish. Layer 3 noodles over the sauce, then spread with half of the ricotta mixture, a third of the mozzarella, and a third of the remaining meat sauce. Repeat layers, finishing with noodles, sauce, and remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese on top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let lasagna rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use freshly shredded mozzarella for the best melt and flavor.
- Let the lasagna rest before slicing for neat layers.
- For extra flavor, consider adding a mix of sweet and hot Italian sausage.
- If using no-boil noodles, check the packaging for specific instructions and add a bit more sauce for moisture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main Dishes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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