Moms Quick N Easy Lasagna
Sink your fork into Mom's Quick N Easy Lasagna, a comforting classic that's perfect for busy weeknights or family dinners. This recipe combines hearty layers of seasoned ground beef, rich marinara sauce, and creamy ricotta cheese blended with Italian seasoning for a burst of flavor in every bite. With the convenience of oven-ready lasagna noodles, this dish eliminates the hassle of pre-cooking pasta while still delivering tender, perfectly layered results. Topped with gooey mozzarella and a sprinkle of Parmesan, this cheesy, bubbly masterpiece is ready to impress after just 20 minutes of prep and a quick bake in the oven. Serve this crowd-pleaser straight from the dish for a meal that feels homemade but couldn't be simpler to make.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground beef
- 24 ounces Jarred marinara sauce
- 1.5 cups Water
- 15 ounces Ricotta cheese
- 2 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0.5 cups Grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 Egg
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 9 sheets Box of oven-ready lasagna noodles
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked, about 6-8 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
Stir the marinara sauce and water into the skillet with the ground beef. Let it simmer gently while you prepare the cheese mixture.
In a medium bowl, mix together the ricotta cheese, 1 cup of mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, egg, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until well combined.
Spread about 1/2 cup of the meat sauce evenly over the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Place 3 sheets of oven-ready lasagna noodles on top of the sauce.
Spread 1/3 of the ricotta mixture evenly over the noodles.
Ladle 1/3 of the meat sauce over the ricotta mixture. Repeat these layers (noodles, ricotta mixture, meat sauce) two more times, ending with the meat sauce.
Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top layer of sauce.
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.
Let the lasagna cool for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4778 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 214.8 g | 275% | |
| Saturated Fat | 101.4 g | 507% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 978 mg | 326% | |
| Sodium | 6934 mg | 301% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 467.1 g | 170% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.2 g | 104% | |
| Total Sugars | 51.8 g | ||
| Protein | 276.7 g | 553% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 4100 mg | 315% | |
| Iron | 31.4 mg | 174% | |
| Potassium | 3749 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.
