Quick Meatball Lasagna
Get ready to indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Quick Meatball Lasagna recipe—a time-saving twist on a classic Italian favorite! Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish layers tender oven-ready lasagna noodles, juicy pre-cooked meatballs, and rich marinara sauce for maximum flavor with minimal effort. A creamy ricotta mixture, seasoned with aromatic basil and oregano, adds a gourmet touch, while gooey melted mozzarella and a golden Parmesan topping take this lasagna to the next level. Prepared in just 15 minutes and baked to perfection in 35, this easy-to-assemble crowd-pleaser serves up to six and is ideal for family dinners or a cozy meal any day of the week. Serve with a crisp green salad or garlic bread for a complete and satisfying Italian feast!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 24 pieces Frozen pre-cooked meatballs
- 9 sheets Lasagna noodles (oven-ready)
- 4 cups Marinara sauce
- 2 cups Ricotta cheese
- 3 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0.5 cups Grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large Egg
- 1 teaspoons Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoons Dried basil
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, egg, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper. Stir well until the mixture is smooth.
Spoon 1/2 cup of marinara sauce evenly onto the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Place a single layer of oven-ready lasagna noodles on top of the sauce.
Spread 1/3 of the ricotta mixture over the noodles, followed by 1/3 of the shredded mozzarella cheese.
Scatter 8 meatballs evenly across the layer, then drizzle 1 cup of marinara sauce over them.
Repeat the layering process two more times: lasagna noodles, ricotta mixture, mozzarella, meatballs, and marinara sauce.
Finish the top layer with remaining marinara sauce, the last of the mozzarella cheese, and sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese evenly across the top.
Cover the dish with aluminum foil, ensuring it does not touch the cheese, to prevent sticking.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
Remove the aluminum foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is golden brown and bubbly.
Let the lasagna rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
9933 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 600.4 g | 770% | |
| Saturated Fat | 255.3 g | 1276% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 2002 mg | 667% | |
| Sodium | 20447 mg | 889% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 572.2 g | 208% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.2 g | 94% | |
| Total Sugars | 62.5 g | ||
| Protein | 569.8 g | 1140% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 6055 mg | 466% | |
| Iron | 56.3 mg | 313% | |
| Potassium | 5927 mg | 126% | |
*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.
