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Best Easy Lasagna Recipe

Best Easy Lasagna Recipe for Cozy Family Nights

The Best Easy Lasagna Recipe is a comforting dish of layered noodles, savory meat sauce, and creamy ricotta, perfect for family nights.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meat Sauce
  • 12 ounces Lasagna Noodles Cook until al dente.
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil For sautéing.
  • 1 medium Chopped Yellow Onion Sweet depth to sauce.
  • 1 pound Ground Beef Can swap with ground turkey or Italian sausage.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper
  • 3 cloves Garlic (minced) Or garlic powder.
  • 48 ounces Marinara Sauce Your favorite brand.
  • 1 tablespoon Dried Italian Seasoning Mix basil, oregano, and thyme if needed.
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Fresh Parsley Or dried parsley.
For the Cheese Mixture
  • 1 large Egg Can omit for dairy-free option.
  • 15 ounces Ricotta Cheese Cottage cheese can be used.
  • 16 ounces Shredded Mozzarella Cheese Use fresh for different texture.
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese Or grated pecorino.

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • 9x13 baking dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook lasagna noodles until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  3. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté chopped yellow onion until softened, about 5 minutes. Add ground beef, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned for 6-8 minutes. Stir in garlic, marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, and parsley. Simmer for 10-15 minutes.
  4. In a bowl, mix the egg with ricotta until smooth.
  5. In a 9x13 baking dish, spread 1 cup of meat sauce at the bottom. Layer with 3 noodles, 1/3 of meat sauce, dollops of ricotta, and mozzarella and Parmesan. Repeat layers, ending with noodles and topping with sauce, mozzarella, and Parmesan.
  6. Cover with foil and bake for 35 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden. Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Assemble the lasagna the night before for make-ahead convenience, adding extra time for baking if refrigerated.

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