Easy Lasagna with Ricotta
A simple and satisfying lasagna recipe that brings comfort to family dinners with layers of pasta, rich ricotta, and gooey cheese.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 70 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Meat-based
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 9 lasagna noodles
- 24 oz marinara sauce
- 15 oz ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella
- ½ cup grated Parmesan
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Sauté the ground beef in olive oil over medium heat until browned, about 6-8 minutes.
- Mix the ricotta cheese, egg, Italian seasoning, and a pinch of salt and pepper until smooth.
- Layer some marinara sauce in a baking dish, followed by noodles, cooked beef, ricotta mixture, and mozzarella. Repeat layers and finish with noodles and marinara.
- Top with remaining marinara, mozzarella, and Parmesan.
- Bake covered with foil for 25 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until bubbly.
- Let it rest for 10-15 minutes before cutting.
Notes
Great for meal prep and can be made ahead of time. Customize with your favorite ingredients!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: lasagna, ricotta, family dinner, comforting recipe, Italian cuisine