Easiest Ever Lasagna
Discover the ultimate comfort food made simple with this "Easiest Ever Lasagna" recipe! Perfect for busy weeknights or satisfying a craving for hearty Italian flavors, this dish comes together in just 15 minutes of prep time. Featuring layers of tender no-boil lasagna noodles, rich and savory meat sauce made with jarred marinara and ground beef, and a creamy ricotta cheese mixture infused with Italian seasoning, this lasagna is as easy as it is delicious. Topped with gooey melted mozzarella and a sprinkle of Parmesan, it bakes to bubbly perfection in under an hour. Serve it straight from the oven with a side of garlic bread or fresh salad for a crowd-pleasing meal that’s sure to become a family favorite. Keywords: Easy lasagna recipe, no-boil lasagna noodles, weeknight comfort food, Italian casserole, family-friendly dinner ideas.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground beef
- 24 ounces Jarred marinara sauce
- 15 ounces Ricotta cheese
- 3 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large Egg
- 1 teaspoon Dried Italian seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Pepper
- 9 sheets No-boil lasagna noodles
- 0.5 cup Water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain any excess grease.
Add the marinara sauce to the skillet with the cooked ground beef and stir to combine. Remove from heat.
In a medium bowl, mix the ricotta cheese, 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, egg, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until well combined.
Spread 1/2 cup of the meat sauce evenly over the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Place 3 no-boil lasagna noodles on top of the sauce, slightly overlapping if needed.
Spread 1/3 of the ricotta mixture over the noodles, followed by 1 cup of the meat sauce. Sprinkle 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese over the top.
Repeat the layering process (noodles, ricotta mixture, meat sauce, mozzarella cheese) two more times, ending with the meat sauce on the top layer.
Pour 1/2 cup of water around the edges of the lasagna to help cook the noodles.
Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes.
Remove the foil and sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese evenly on top. Bake uncovered for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Let the lasagna rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5311 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 251.8 g | 323% | |
| Saturated Fat | 123.7 g | 618% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1122 mg | 374% | |
| Sodium | 8386 mg | 365% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 471.5 g | 171% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.2 g | 104% | |
| Total Sugars | 51.8 g | ||
| Protein | 321.6 g | 643% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 5326 mg | 410% | |
| Iron | 31.1 mg | 173% | |
| Potassium | 3763 mg | 80% | |
*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.
