My Favorite Easy Lasagna Recipe
Dive into the ultimate comfort food with My Favorite Easy Lasagna Recipe—a hearty, cheesy classic that’s as simple as it is satisfying. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this layered masterpiece combines tender lasagna noodles, a savory blend of ground beef and Italian sausage, rich marinara sauce, and a luscious ricotta cheese mixture. Topped with gooey mozzarella and a sprinkle of Parmesan, every bite is bursting with Italian-inspired flavors. Ready in just over an hour, this quick and easy lasagna recipe is ideal for feeding a crowd or meal prepping for the week. Serve it with a crisp green salad and garlic bread for a crowd-pleasing meal everyone will love.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 pieces lasagna noodles
- 1 pound ground beef
- 0.5 pounds ground Italian sausage
- 24 ounces marinara sauce
- 15 ounces ricotta cheese
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0.5 cups grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 piece large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the lasagna noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and lay the noodles flat on a baking sheet to prevent sticking.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef, Italian sausage, and minced garlic. Cook until the meat is browned and fully cooked, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks.
Drain any excess fat from the skillet and stir in the marinara sauce, 1 teaspoon of salt, 0.5 teaspoons black pepper, and 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning. Let the sauce simmer for 5 minutes, then remove from heat.
In a medium bowl, mix the ricotta cheese, 1 cup of shredded mozzarella, grated Parmesan, the egg, and the remaining 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning until well combined.
Spread a thin layer of the meat sauce on the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Layer 4 lasagna noodles over the sauce. Spread one-third of the ricotta mixture over the noodles, followed by one-third of the remaining meat sauce. Sprinkle with 1 cup of shredded mozzarella.
Repeat the layers two more times, finishing with a layer of meat sauce and the remaining 1 cup of shredded mozzarella on top.
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil (spray the foil with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking) and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 25 minutes, or until the cheese on top is golden and bubbly.
Let the lasagna rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
6248 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 294.8 g | 378% | |
| Saturated Fat | 134.5 g | 672% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1170 mg | 390% | |
| Sodium | 8678 mg | 377% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 572.4 g | 208% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 30.6 g | 109% | |
| Total Sugars | 39.1 g | ||
| Protein | 347.9 g | 696% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 4958 mg | 381% | |
| Iron | 38.0 mg | 211% | |
| Potassium | 3220 mg | 69% | |
*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.
