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Quick & Easy Lasagna

Quick & Easy Lasagna That's Perfect for Busy Weeknights

Quick & Easy Lasagna is a delightful dish that brings comfort and flavor, perfect for busy weeknights and gatherings.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 6 slices
Course: Pasta
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Lasagna Layers
  • 9 sheets Lasagna Noodles no-boil noodles can be used but may require more sauce
  • 1 pound Ground Beef can swap with sautéed vegetables or an extra jar of marinara for a vegetarian option
  • 2 cups Marinara Sauce homemade or jarred
For the Cheese Mixture
  • 15 ounces Ricotta Cheese cottage cheese works well too if it's well-drained
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning feel free to adjust with your favorite dried herbs
For the Toppings
  • 2 cups Mozzarella Cheese fresh or shredded mozzarella for the best melt
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese optional but elevates the dish
Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Pepper

Equipment

  • Oven
  • large pot
  • skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Parchment paper

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 and add the lasagna noodles. Cook until al dente, around 8-10 minutes. Drain and lay flat on parchment paper.
  3. In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat and stir in marinara sauce and Italian seasoning. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  4. In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, beaten egg, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth and creamy.
  5. In a 9x13 inch baking dish, layer meat sauce, noodles, half of the ricotta mixture, one-third of the mozzarella, and more meat sauce. Repeat this layering.
  6. Finish with noodles and remaining meat sauce. Top with remaining mozzarella cheese and a dusting of Parmesan.
  7. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
  8. Let lasagna rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 350IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to customize with your favorite veggies or cheeses.

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