Description
This delicious lasagna combines layers of noodles, rich meat sauce, and creamy cheeses, making it a perfect comfort food for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 sheets Lasagna Noodles (no-boil noodles can be used but may require more sauce)
- 1 pound Ground Beef (can swap with sautéed vegetables or an extra jar of marinara for a vegetarian option)
- 2 cups Marinara Sauce (homemade or jarred)
- 15 ounces Ricotta Cheese (cottage cheese works well too if it’s well-drained)
- 1 large Egg
- 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning (feel free to adjust with your favorite dried herbs)
- 2 cups Mozzarella Cheese (fresh or shredded mozzarella for the best melt)
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese (optional but elevates the dish)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and add the lasagna noodles. Cook until al dente, around 8-10 minutes. Drain and lay flat on parchment paper.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat and stir in marinara sauce and Italian seasoning. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, beaten egg, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth and creamy.
- In a 9×13 inch baking dish, layer meat sauce, noodles, half of the ricotta mixture, one-third of the mozzarella, and more meat sauce. Repeat this layering.
- Finish with noodles and remaining meat sauce. Top with remaining mozzarella cheese and a dusting of Parmesan.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Let lasagna rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- No-boil noodles may require additional sauce for optimal texture.
- Adding sautéed vegetables is a great vegetarian option.
- Letting the lasagna rest helps it set for easier slicing.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg