Description

This Quick Classic Lasagna is a comforting, crowd-pleasing dish layered with tender noodles, rich meat sauce, creamy ricotta, and gooey melted cheese. It’s hearty, flavorful, and easy enough for a weeknight meal but special enough for gatherings.

Ingredients

9 lasagna noodles

1 tablespoon olive oil

¾ cup chopped yellow onion

1 pound ground beef

Salt and pepper, to taste

3 cloves garlic, minced

48 ounces marinara sauce (about 6 cups)

1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning

¼ cup chopped fresh parsley

1 egg

15 ounces ricotta cheese

16 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese (about 4 cups)

½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the lasagna noodles according to package directions. Drain, rinse with cold water, and lay flat on parchment paper to prevent sticking.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sauté onion for 3–4 minutes until softened.
Add ground beef, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned. Drain excess grease.
Stir in garlic, marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, and parsley. Simmer for 10–15 minutes.
In a bowl, whisk the egg and combine it with ricotta cheese until smooth.
Spread 1 cup of sauce on the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Layer 3 noodles, ⅓ of the remaining sauce, half of the ricotta mixture, ⅓ of the mozzarella, and ⅓ of the Parmesan.
Repeat the layers. For the top, finish with the last 3 noodles, remaining sauce, mozzarella, and Parmesan.
Cover with foil sprayed with nonstick spray and bake for 35 minutes. Uncover and bake another 10–15 minutes until golden and bubbly.
Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

Use half ground beef and half Italian sausage for more flavor.

Vegetarian option: replace meat with sautéed mushrooms, spinach, or zucchini.

Letting the lasagna rest before cutting helps the layers hold together.

Freeze unbaked or baked lasagna for up to 3 months.

Add extra mozzarella on top for a cheesier finish.

Prep Time: 45 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Category: Main Course, Pasta
Method: Baked
Cuisine: Italian-American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 420
Sugar: 7g
Sodium: 820mg
Fat: 21g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 33g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 28g
Cholesterol: 95mg