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Quick & Easy Lasagna

Quick & Easy Lasagna Perfect for Busy Weeknights

Enjoy this Quick & Easy Lasagna, a comforting dish perfect for busy weeknights, that combines rich marinara, creamy ricotta, and gooey mozzarella.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Noodles
  • 9 slices Lasagna Noodles Opt for no-boil noodles for quicker prep.
For the Meat Sauce
  • 1 pound Ground Beef Can substitute with ground turkey or mushrooms.
  • 24 ounces Marinara Sauce Aim for a tasty jar.
  • 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning Fresh herbs enhance flavor.
For the Cheese Mixture
  • 15 ounces Ricotta Cheese Cottage cheese can be used as a substitute.
  • 1 whole Egg Binds the mixture.
For Topping
  • 2 cups Mozzarella Cheese Fresh mozzarella adds gourmet flavor.
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese For extra nuttiness.
Seasoning Essentials
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper

Equipment

  • oven
  • large skillet
  • 9x13-inch baking dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Quick and Easy Lasagna
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cook lasagna noodles according to package instructions for about 8-10 minutes.
  3. In a large skillet, brown ground beef for 6-8 minutes. Stir in marinara sauce and Italian seasoning, then simmer for 5 minutes.
  4. Combine ricotta cheese, beaten egg, salt, and pepper in a bowl until smooth.
  5. In a baking dish, spread a layer of meat sauce, then noodles, half of the ricotta, and a third of mozzarella. Repeat layers, finishing with noodles and sauce topped with mozzarella and Parmesan.
  6. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for another 10-15 minutes until golden-brown.
  7. Let the lasagna rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This lasagna can be made ahead of time and refrigerated for up to 24 hours before baking. Adjust baking time if coming straight from the fridge.

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