Description
A simple and delicious homemade lasagna with creamy ricotta layers. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 lasagna noodles
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce
- 15 oz ricotta cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook lasagna noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium heat. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in marinara sauce and simmer for 5 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta, egg, garlic powder, basil, salt, and pepper.
- Layer noodles, meat sauce, ricotta mixture, and mozzarella in a baking dish.
- Repeat layers, ending with mozzarella and Parmesan on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use no-boil lasagna noodles to save time.
- Substitute ground turkey for a lighter option.
- Add spinach to the ricotta for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: easy lasagna, homemade lasagna, ricotta lasagna, Italian pasta, family dinner