Description
A hearty and cheesy lasagna casserole that combines all traditional flavors in a simpler layered format, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 lasagna noodles
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 24 ounces marinara sauce
- 15 ounces ricotta cheese
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook lasagna noodles according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, brown ground beef over medium heat; add onion and garlic, cooking until onion is translucent. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in marinara sauce and simmer for 5 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, egg, Italian seasoning, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
- In a baking dish, spread a thin layer of meat sauce, layer noodles, ricotta mixture, and mozzarella. Repeat layers, finishing with meat sauce and mozzarella on top. Sprinkle Parmesan on top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 15 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use a mix of cheeses for extra flavor. Allow the casserole to cool for a few minutes to make serving easier.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg