Very Easy Lasagna
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this "Very Easy Lasagna," a foolproof recipe perfect for weeknight dinners or family gatherings. Made with hearty layers of savory ground beef simmered in marinara sauce, creamy ricotta infused with Italian seasoning, and a melty duo of mozzarella and Parmesan, this dish delivers classic lasagna flavors without the fuss. The use of oven-ready lasagna noodles streamlines the process, while a quick prep time of just 20 minutes ensures you can have this crowd-pleasing meal in the oven in no time. Baked to golden, bubbly perfection, this easy lasagna recipe is rich, satisfying, and perfect for serving a hungry table of six. Pair it with a crisp green salad and garlic bread for a complete Italian-inspired feast!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 24 ounces marinara sauce
- 15 ounces ricotta cheese
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0.5 cups grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 unit large egg
- 9 sheets oven-ready lasagna noodles
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, about 6-8 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
Stir in the marinara sauce, salt, and black pepper into the cooked beef. Simmer for 5 minutes, then remove from heat.
In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, 1 cup of shredded mozzarella, grated Parmesan, egg, and dried Italian seasoning. Mix well to form the cheese mixture.
Spread about 1/2 cup of the meat sauce evenly over the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Layer 3 oven-ready lasagna noodles over the sauce. Spread 1/3 of the cheese mixture on top of the noodles, followed by 1/3 of the remaining meat sauce. Sprinkle 1/2 cup of shredded mozzarella over the layer.
Repeat the layering process—noodles, cheese mixture, meat sauce, and mozzarella—two more times, ending with a final layer of meat sauce and the remaining mozzarella cheese (about 1 cup).
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil, making sure the foil does not touch the cheese.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
Let the lasagna rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5088 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 248.1 g | 318% | |
| Saturated Fat | 116.0 g | 580% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1029 mg | 343% | |
| Sodium | 5896 mg | 256% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 439.0 g | 160% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.9 g | 85% | |
| Total Sugars | 33.0 g | ||
| Protein | 299.9 g | 600% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 4829 mg | 371% | |
| Iron | 26.9 mg | 149% | |
| Potassium | 2136 mg | 45% | |
*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.
