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Delicious homemade quick and easy lasagna dish for holiday gatherings

Quick & Easy Lasagna

Enjoy layers of soft pasta, creamy ricotta, and gooey mozzarella in this easy-to-make lasagna that is perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound lasagna noodles Opt for no-boil lasagna noodles to save time.
  • 1 pound ground beef Can be swapped for turkey or a meat substitute.
  • 1 jar (24 ounces) marinara sauce
  • 1 container (15 ounces) ricotta cheese Can substitute with cottage cheese or tofu-spinach blend.
  • 1 large egg Omit for vegan variation.
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • to taste Salt and pepper For seasoning.
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese Feel free to mix in other cheeses for extra creaminess.
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cook lasagna noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  3. In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Drain off any excess fat.
  4. Stir in the marinara sauce and Italian seasoning. Simmer for 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. In a medium bowl, mix together the ricotta cheese and egg. Season with salt and pepper.
Layering
  1. Spread a thin layer of the meat sauce in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. Arrange a layer of cooked lasagna noodles over the sauce.
  3. Spread half of the ricotta mixture over the noodles.
  4. Top with one-third of the mozzarella cheese.
  5. Layer with another third of the meat sauce.
  6. Repeat the layers: noodles, remaining ricotta mixture, another third of the meat sauce, and another third of the mozzarella cheese.
  7. Top with the remaining noodles, the rest of the meat sauce, and the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.
Baking
  1. Cover the dish with aluminum foil.
  2. Bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
  3. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

This lasagna keeps well in the fridge for up to 3 days and can be frozen for up to 3 months. When reheating, add a splash of marinara sauce to keep it moist.