One Step Lasagna
Savor the ultimate comfort food with this effortless One Step Lasagna! Perfect for busy weeknights or family dinners, this dish skips the hassle of pre-boiling noodles thanks to oven-ready lasagna sheets and a clever addition of water to the baking dish. Layers of savory marinara meat sauce, creamy ricotta cheese, and gooey mozzarella come together in a symphony of flavors, accentuated by Italian seasoning, Parmesan, and a touch of spice. Requiring just 15 minutes of prep time, this lasagna bakes to perfection in an hour, filling your kitchen with irresistible aromas. Serve this melt-in-your-mouth masterpiece for a hearty, crowd-pleasing meal that’s as simple as it is delicious. Perfect for keywords like "easy lasagna recipe," "oven-ready lasagna," and "quick comfort food dinner."
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 sheets Lasagna noodles (uncooked, oven-ready)
- 1 pound Ground beef or Italian sausage
- 24 ounces Marinara sauce
- 15 ounces Ricotta cheese
- 2 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large Egg
- 2 teaspoons Dried Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 1 cup Water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a large skillet, cook the ground beef or Italian sausage over medium heat until browned and fully cooked, breaking it up into crumbles. Drain excess grease if necessary.
Stir the marinara sauce into the cooked meat and set aside.
In a medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese, 1 cup of mozzarella, Parmesan cheese, egg, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix until well blended.
In a 9x13-inch baking dish, spread about 1 cup of the meat sauce on the bottom to prevent sticking.
Layer 4 lasagna noodles over the sauce (they may overlap slightly).
Spread 1/3 of the ricotta mixture evenly over the noodles, then spoon 1/3 of the remaining meat sauce on top. Repeat this process two more times, ending with a layer of meat sauce on top.
Pour 1 cup of water evenly around the edges of the dish, ensuring it seeps to the bottom. This will help cook the noodles without pre-boiling.
Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 50 minutes.
Carefully remove the foil and top the lasagna with the remaining 1 cup of mozzarella cheese.
Return to the oven and bake uncovered for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove from the oven and let the lasagna rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5090 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 228.1 g | 292% | |
| Saturated Fat | 111.2 g | 556% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1022 mg | 341% | |
| Sodium | 7005 mg | 305% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 490.2 g | 178% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.4 g | 87% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.8 g | ||
| Protein | 297.1 g | 594% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 4514 mg | 347% | |
| Iron | 20.1 mg | 112% | |
| Potassium | 2212 mg | 47% | |
*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.
