Super Easy Lasagna
Indulge in the comfort of homemade Italian cuisine with this Super Easy Lasagna recipe, a perfect blend of simplicity and flavor that's sure to delight your family and guests. Featuring tender lasagna noodles layered with a rich, savory meat sauce made from ground beef and marinara, a creamy ricotta and Parmesan cheese mixture, and gooey mozzarella, this classic dish is both satisfying and straightforward to prepare. With just 20 minutes of prep time and straightforward steps, this lasagna recipe delivers that hearty, baked-to-perfection experience without the hassle. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, it's a crowd-pleaser that serves up to 8 and tastes even better the next day! Serve it with a fresh green salad and garlic bread for a complete meal that brings traditional Italian comfort to your table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 pieces Lasagna noodles
- 4 cups Marinara sauce
- 2 cups Ricotta cheese
- 3 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 pound Ground beef
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 large Egg
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Cook the lasagna noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up into small pieces. Season with salt and pepper. Drain excess fat and stir in 2 cups of marinara sauce. Remove from heat.
In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, 1 cup of Parmesan cheese, and the egg. Mix well until smooth.
Spread 1 cup of marinara sauce evenly on the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Layer 4 lasagna noodles lengthwise over the sauce. Top with one-third of the meat sauce, one-third of the ricotta mixture, and one-third of the shredded mozzarella cheese.
Repeat the layering process two more times: noodles, meat sauce, ricotta mixture, and mozzarella cheese.
After the final layer, top with the remaining marinara sauce and sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan cheese.
Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 40 minutes.
Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 20 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown on top.
Let the lasagna rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3354 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 250.2 g | 321% | |
| Saturated Fat | 127.6 g | 638% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1163 mg | 388% | |
| Sodium | 4567 mg | 199% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 43.1 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.3 g | ||
| Protein | 255.3 g | 511% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 5392 mg | 415% | |
| Iron | 9.7 mg | 54% | |
| Potassium | 1665 mg | 35% | |
*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.
