Creamy Lasagna Casserole
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Creamy Lasagna Casserole, a decadent twist on the classic Italian favorite. Layer after layer, it's filled with tender lasagna noodles, a hearty blend of seasoned ground beef and Italian sausage, and a rich, creamy ricotta and cream cheese mixture infused with fresh parsley and Parmesan. Topped off with bubbling mozzarella and a robust marinara sauce, this casserole is baked to golden perfection. With just 30 minutes of prep and bold flavors in every bite, it's the perfect crowd-pleasing recipe for family dinners or potlucks. Serve with a fresh green salad and garlic bread for a meal that feels indulgent yet comforting. Keywords: creamy lasagna casserole recipe, easy Italian casserole, baked lasagna dish, family dinner ideas, cheesy comfort food recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 sheets lasagna noodles
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound ground Italian sausage
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 24 ounces marinara sauce
- 15 ounces ricotta cheese
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Cook the lasagna noodles according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and lay flat on a towel to prevent sticking.
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef, Italian sausage, and diced onion until the meat is browned and fully cooked. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
Stir in the marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 10 minutes.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, softened cream cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, and egg. Mix until smooth. Stir in the chopped parsley and set aside.
Spread a thin layer of meat sauce on the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
Place a layer of lasagna noodles over the sauce, followed by a layer of the ricotta mixture, then a layer of shredded mozzarella cheese. Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, ending with a final layer of meat sauce and mozzarella cheese.
Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 20 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown on top.
Let the lasagna casserole rest for 10–15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1038 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 58.2 g | 75% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.0 g | 140% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 199 mg | 66% | |
| Sodium | 1414 mg | 61% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 73.8 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.6 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.8 g | ||
| Protein | 53.3 g | 107% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 608 mg | 47% | |
| Iron | 5.3 mg | 30% | |
| Potassium | 501 mg | 11% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
