Easy Lasagna
Easy Lasagna is a comforting dish with layers of pasta, cheese, and savory meat sauce, perfect for family dinners or any hearty meal craving. It's simple to make and great for both beginners and seasoned cooks.
Ingredients
Pasta and Cheese
- 12 oz Lasagna noodles Use regular or no-boil noodles
- 15 oz Ricotta cheese
- 1 large Egg For mixing with the ricotta
- 16 oz Mozzarella cheese Shredded
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese Grated for topping
Meat Sauce
- 1 lb Ground beef or sausage Can substitute turkey for a lighter option
- 24 oz Marinara sauce
- 2 tbsp Olive oil For sautéing
- 2 cloves Garlic Minced
- 1 medium Onion Diced
- 1 tsp Salt To taste
- 1/2 tsp Pepper To taste
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning For flavor
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the lasagna noodles according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and minced garlic; sauté until softened.
- Add ground beef or sausage, cook until browned, then drain excess fat. Stir in marinara sauce, season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese with egg, salt, and pepper.
Assembly
- Spread a layer of meat sauce in the bottom of a baking dish.
- Layer noodles, then ricotta mixture, then mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers, finishing with meat sauce and topping with mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
Serving
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
It's great on its own or with a fresh side salad and some garlic bread. Allow the lasagna to rest for a few minutes after baking to make it easier to cut and serve. For added flavor, sprinkle some extra parmesan on top before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 28gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6g
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!