Description
A comforting and festive lasagna perfect for family gatherings, featuring layers of noodles, rich meat sauce, and gooey cheese.
Ingredients
- Lasagna noodles (12-15 sheets, no-boil works great)
- Ground beef or sausage (1 pound)
- Ricotta cheese (15 oz)
- Mozzarella cheese (2 cups, shredded)
- Parmesan cheese (1 cup, grated)
- Egg (1 large)
- Marinara sauce (24 oz)
- Garlic (2 cloves, minced)
- Onion (1 medium, chopped)
- Olive oil (2 tablespoons)
- Italian seasoning (1 tablespoon)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté until translucent (3-5 minutes).
- Add ground meat and cook until browned (5-7 minutes). Stir in marinara sauce and Italian seasoning; simmer for 10 minutes.
- Combine ricotta cheese, egg, salt, and pepper in a bowl; mix until creamy.
- Spread a layer of meat sauce in a baking dish, then layer noodles, ricotta mixture, and mozzarella.
- Repeat layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with meat sauce and mozzarella on top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 15-20 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Letting the lasagna sit for about 10 minutes before cutting helps it hold its shape better.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg