Description
Lasagna casserole brings families closer with layers of comfort and love. Cheesy, hearty, and packed with flavor, this dish turns ordinary dinners into cherished memories around your table.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 pound ground beef
Cheeses:
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Pasta and Sauce:
- 12 lasagna noodles
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat your oven to 375F for perfect lasagna preparation.
- Boil 12 lasagna noodles in salted water for 8-10 minutes until tender, then drain and set aside.
- Brown 1 pound ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, breaking meat into small crumbles.
- Whisk 1 egg into 2 cups ricotta cheese with 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Coat the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish with ½ cup marinara sauce.
- Arrange 4 lasagna noodles across the sauce, slightly overlapping.
- Spread half the ricotta mixture evenly across the noodle layer.
- Distribute half the cooked ground beef over the ricotta.
- Sprinkle 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese across the beef layer.
- Repeat layering with another 4 noodles, remaining ricotta, beef, and 1 cup mozzarella.
- Top with final 4 noodles and pour remaining 1 ½ cups marinara sauce.
- Scatter 1 cup Parmesan and remaining mozzarella across the surface.
- Bake uncovered at 375F for 35 minutes until cheese melts and edges turn golden brown.
- Rest lasagna for 15 minutes before cutting into generous portions.
Notes
- Prepare ingredients ahead of time to streamline the layering process and reduce stress while cooking.
- Drain cooked noodles thoroughly and pat dry to prevent excess water from making your lasagna watery.
- For a lighter version, swap ground beef with ground turkey or use a plant-based meat alternative to accommodate different dietary needs.
- Let the lasagna rest after baking to help it set and make serving cleaner and easier, allowing the layers to hold their shape when cut.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-40 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 465 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 560 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg