Lasagna Made Easy
Satisfy your Italian cravings with "Lasagna Made Easy," a family-friendly recipe that delivers delicious layers of comforting goodness without the hassle. This streamlined dish features tender lasagna noodles, a rich and savory ground beef marinara, and a creamy ricotta cheese mixture infused with garlic and Italian seasoning. Topped with gooey mozzarella and golden Parmesan, this lasagna is baked to perfection for a bubbling, cheesy masterpiece. With just 20 minutes of prep time and simple instructions, it's ideal for busy weeknights or cozy weekends. Serve up this classic homemade lasagna alongside a crisp green salad or garlic bread for a meal that's as memorable as it is easy to make. Perfect for anyone searching for "easy lasagna recipe," "classic Italian dinner," or "simple baked pasta dish," this recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground beef
- 24 ounces Marinara sauce
- 12 pieces Lasagna noodles
- 16 ounces Ricotta cheese
- 2 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0.5 cups Grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large Egg
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Dried Italian seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 0.25 cup Water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks, about 5 minutes.
Drain any excess grease from the skillet, then stir in the marinara sauce and water. Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, egg, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Stir until smooth and well combined.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the lasagna noodles according to the package instructions until al dente, usually about 8 minutes. Drain the noodles and lay them out flat on a clean surface.
In a 9x13-inch baking dish, spread a thin layer of the meat sauce on the bottom to prevent sticking.
Place 3 lasagna noodles over the sauce, slightly overlapping them. Spread one-third of the ricotta mixture over the noodles, then sprinkle with one-third of the mozzarella cheese. Top with a layer of meat sauce.
Repeat the layering process (noodles, ricotta mixture, mozzarella, and meat sauce) two more times, finishing with the remaining meat sauce and a final sprinkling of mozzarella cheese.
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil, making sure it doesn’t touch the cheese. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is golden and bubbly.
Let the lasagna rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy your homemade lasagna!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5404 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 233.0 g | 299% | |
| Saturated Fat | 104.3 g | 522% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1019 mg | 340% | |
| Sodium | 5109 mg | 222% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 565.1 g | 205% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 30.2 g | 108% | |
| Total Sugars | 38.9 g | ||
| Protein | 296.7 g | 593% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 4175 mg | 321% | |
| Iron | 34.9 mg | 194% | |
| Potassium | 2852 mg | 61% | |
*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.
