Description
This Easy Lasagna Recipe is a classic Italian-American favorite that’s perfect for a hearty family dinner. Layers of lasagna noodles, a savory meat sauce, creamy ricotta cheese, and gooey mozzarella come together for a comforting baked pasta dish.
Ingredients
Lasagna Noodles:
9 lasagna noodles
Olive Oil:
1 tablespoon
Ground Beef:
1 pound
Italian Sausage (optional):
1/2 pound
Onion (diced):
1 small
Garlic (minced):
2 cloves
Marinara or Pasta Sauce:
1 jar (24 ounces)
Ricotta Cheese:
15 ounces
Egg:
1 large
Salt:
1/2 teaspoon
Black Pepper:
1/4 teaspoon
Parmesan Cheese (grated):
1/4 cup
Mozzarella Cheese (shredded):
2 cups
Parsley (optional, for garnish):
chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the noodles: Cook lasagna noodles according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Prepare the meat sauce: In a large skillet, heat olive oil. Add the ground beef, sausage, onion, and garlic. Cook until browned. Drain excess fat. Stir in marinara sauce and simmer.
- Mix the ricotta: In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, salt, pepper, and Parmesan.
- Layer the lasagna: Spread a thin layer of meat sauce in a baking dish. Layer noodles, ricotta mixture, meat sauce, and mozzarella. Repeat layers, ending with mozzarella.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until golden.
- Rest and garnish: Let the lasagna rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
- You can use cottage cheese instead of ricotta for a lighter option.
- Make ahead and refrigerate overnight before baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
