Description
Indulge in the comforting layers of this Easy Lasagna Recipe, where creamy ricotta and savory ground beef mingle beneath a blanket of gooey mozzarella and rich marinara sauce. Perfect for family dinners or cozy nights in, this dish promises to impress without the fuss. With simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, you’ll create a flavorful masterpiece that brings everyone to the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 lasagna noodles (no-boil)
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 15 oz whole milk ricotta cheese
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Prepare a deep baking dish.
- In a skillet, brown ground beef over medium heat for 7-10 minutes. Drain excess fat, then stir in half of the marinara sauce along with garlic powder and oregano. Let simmer.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta with salt and pepper until smooth.
- In the baking dish, layer marinara sauce, lasagna noodles, half of the meat mixture, half of the ricotta mix, and a sprinkle of mozzarella. Repeat layers, finishing with noodles topped with marinara and remaining mozzarella.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes; uncover and bake an additional 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before slicing into squares. Serve hot with extra Parmesan.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (245g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg