Description
Chicken Parmesan becomes pure comfort when baked with crispy breadcrumbs and melted cheese. Weeknight dinners get an instant upgrade with this classic Italian-American favorite that brings restaurant flavors straight to your kitchen table.
Ingredients
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Pasta:
- 8 oz lasagna noodles
Cheeses:
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat your oven to precisely 375°F (190°C), ensuring the rack sits in the center position.
- Boil 8 oz lasagna noodles in salted water for 8-10 minutes until perfectly al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Whisk together 1 cup ricotta cheese, 1 whole egg, 1 tsp Italian seasoning, ½ tsp salt, and ¼ tsp black pepper in a mixing bowl until smooth.
- Pour ½ cup marinara sauce across the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish, creating a thin protective layer.
- Arrange the first row of noodles directly over the sauce, overlapping slightly to cover the entire surface.
- Spread 1 cup ricotta mixture evenly across the noodles, followed by ½ cup mozzarella cheese.
- Repeat layering process two more times, alternating noodles, ricotta, and mozzarella.
- Top the final layer with remaining 1 cup marinara sauce, then sprinkle ½ cup Parmesan cheese across the surface.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove foil and continue baking for additional 15-20 minutes until cheese turns golden and sauce bubbles.
- Remove from oven and rest for exactly 10 minutes before serving to allow layers to set.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients to help them blend smoothly and create a more consistent texture.
- Choose high-quality ricotta and mozzarella for the best flavor and creamy consistency in your lasagna.
- Ensure noodles are slightly undercooked when boiling, as they’ll continue cooking in the oven and absorb the sauce.
- For a gluten-free version, swap traditional lasagna noodles with zucchini slices or gluten-free pasta alternatives.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-40 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg