Description
A rich and hearty lasagna filled with layers of creamy cheeses, flavorful meat, and aromatic marinara sauce, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 lasagna noodles
- 1 lb ground beef or sausage
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for sautéing
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the lasagna noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Add the ground meat, browning it.
- Pour in the marinara sauce and let it simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Mix the ricotta cheese, egg, parsley, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl until fully combined.
- Spread a layer of the meat sauce at the bottom of your baking dish.
- Layer 3 lasagna noodles over the sauce, then top with half of the ricotta mixture and sprinkle with mozzarella.
- Repeat the layering process, finishing with a layer of meat sauce on top.
- Sprinkle grated Parmesan over the top layer.
- Cover tightly with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Cool for about 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
You can assemble your lasagna a day ahead and refrigerate. Avoid over-saturating with sauce to prevent a sloppy outcome.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 90mg