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Easy Homemade Lasagna

A rich, comforting Italian-style dish layered with savory meat sauce, creamy ricotta, and melted mozzarella. This easy family lasagna recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings. Make-ahead friendly, freezer-friendly, and irresistibly delicious.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 485
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 jar 24 oz marinara or pasta sauce
  • 9 lasagna noodles cooked and drained
  • 15 oz ricotta cheese
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a skillet, cook ground beef until browned. Drain fat. Add marinara sauce and simmer 5 minutes.
  3. In a bowl, combine ricotta, egg, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  4. Spread 1 cup of meat sauce on the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  5. Layer 3 noodles, ⅓ of ricotta mixture, ⅓ of mozzarella, and sauce. Repeat layers two more times.
  6. Top with remaining mozzarella and a sprinkle of Parmesan.
  7. Cover with foil and bake 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 10–15 minutes until bubbly.
  8. Rest 10 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Vivette's Tip
This lasagna freezes beautifully! Assemble it ahead, cover tightly, and freeze up to a month. Just bake straight from frozen — add 15–20 minutes to the baking time.
Nutrition (per serving) Calories 485g | carbohydrates 34g | Protein 32g | Fat 23g