Description
This Easy Lasagna Recipe is a classic favorite made with layers of lasagna noodles, flavorful meat sauce, creamy ricotta cheese mixture, and gooey melted cheese. It’s a comforting and satisfying dish perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
Lasagna Noodles:
12 noodles
Ground Beef Mixture:
1 pound ground beef, ½ pound Italian sausage (casings removed), 1 small onion (diced), 2 cloves garlic (minced), 1 (24-ounce) jar marinara sauce
Cheese Mixture:
1 (15-ounce) container ricotta cheese, 1 large egg, 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the noodles: Boil lasagna noodles, then drain and set aside.
- Prepare the meat sauce: Cook ground beef, Italian sausage, onion, and garlic in a skillet. Add marinara sauce and seasoning.
- Mix the cheese: Combine ricotta cheese, egg, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Assemble the lasagna: Layer meat sauce, noodles, ricotta mixture, and cheeses in a baking dish.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes, then bake uncovered for 15 minutes until bubbly.
- Rest and garnish: Let the lasagna rest before serving. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
- Make ahead by assembling the lasagna a day in advance and refrigerating.
- Enhance flavor with sautéed mushrooms or spinach in the meat sauce.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
