Description
This Easy Lasagna Recipe is a comforting and delicious meal that’s perfect for family dinners. Layers of lasagna noodles, savory meat sauce, creamy ricotta cheese, and gooey mozzarella come together to create a classic favorite.
Ingredients
Lasagna Noodles:
- 12 lasagna noodles
Meat Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (24 oz) jar marinara sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Ricotta Mixture:
- 15 oz ricotta cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Cheese:
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook noodles: Cook lasagna noodles according to package instructions, drain, and cool.
- Prepare meat sauce: Brown ground beef and onion, add garlic, marinara sauce, seasonings, and simmer.
- Mix ricotta: Combine ricotta, egg, and parsley in a bowl.
- Assemble: Layer noodles, ricotta mixture, mozzarella, and meat sauce in a baking dish.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake, then uncover to brown the cheese.
- Rest and serve: Let the lasagna rest before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use no-boil noodles to save time.
- Add spinach to the ricotta mixture for extra nutrition.
- Can be assembled ahead and refrigerated or frozen before baking.
