Description
Discover the joy of cooking with this Easy Lasagna Recipe, a delightful combination of layers filled with rich meat sauce and creamy cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights, family gatherings, or special occasions, this comforting dish is simple to make and sure to impress everyone at your table. With only 25 minutes of preparation and minimal cleanup required, you can enjoy a hearty homemade meal without the fuss. Each bite features tender pasta soaked in savory sauce and melty cheese, making it an irresistible choice for both kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz lasagna noodles
- 2 lbs ground beef
- 1 onion
- 32 oz spaghetti sauce
- 16 oz ricotta cheese
- 2 1/4 cups mozzarella cheese
- 3/4 cups grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté chopped onion until translucent. Add ground beef and cook until browned; drain excess fat and stir in spaghetti sauce. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese with half of the mozzarella and parmesan; season with salt and pepper.
- In a baking dish, layer meat sauce, noodles, cheese mixture repeatedly until ingredients are exhausted, finishing with meat sauce and remaining cheeses on top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes; uncover and bake an additional 15 minutes until golden.
- Let cool for 10 minutes before slicing.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg