Quick & Easy Lasagna
A delicious and simple lasagna recipe that combines layers of tender noodles, savory meat sauce, creamy ricotta, and bubbling cheese, perfect for holiday gatherings or busy evenings.
Ingredients
For the noodles and meat sauce
- 1 pound lasagna noodles Can use no-cook noodles
- 1 pound ground beef Can substitute with ground turkey or chicken
- 24 ounces marinara sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
For the cheese layer
- 15 ounces ricotta cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese Yielding gooey texture when melted
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese For the top layer
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook lasagna noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Drain off any excess fat.
- Stir in the marinara sauce and Italian seasoning. Simmer for 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the ricotta cheese and egg. Season with salt and pepper.
Assembly
- Spread a thin layer of the meat sauce in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Arrange a layer of cooked lasagna noodles over the sauce.
- Spread half of the ricotta mixture over the noodles.
- Top with one-third of the mozzarella cheese.
- Layer with another third of the meat sauce.
- Repeat the layers: noodles, remaining ricotta mixture, another third of the meat sauce, and another third of the mozzarella cheese.
- Top with the remaining noodles, the rest of the meat sauce, and the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.
Baking
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil.
- Bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a festive touch, garnish with freshly chopped basil or parsley and serve with Parmesan cheese on the side. You can adjust seasonings and add vegetables as desired.