Quick & Easy Lasagna
A comforting and elegant lasagna that is quick to prepare, perfect for a busy weeknight while still delivering rich flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Meat
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces Lasagna Noodles
- 1 pound Ground Beef
- 24 ounces Marinara Sauce
- 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning
- 15 ounces Ricotta Cheese
- 1 large Egg
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 dash Pepper
- 2 cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
- 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook lasagna noodles in a large pot of salted water until al dente or skip if using no-boil noodles.
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet with olive oil, breaking it apart until browned.
- Mix in marinara sauce and Italian seasoning, letting it simmer for 5 minutes.
- Prepare the ricotta filling by combining ricotta cheese, egg, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Assemble the lasagna in a 9×13-inch baking dish, layering ingredients as desired.
- Bake for 25 minutes covered with foil, then remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until cheese is golden.
- Let the lasagna rest for about 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
Serve with a green salad or garlic bread, and consider garnishing with fresh basil or extra Parmesan.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: lasagna, quick dinner, comfort food, easy recipe, weeknight meal