Description
This lasagna casserole is a simple and delicious dish that layers pasta, cheese, and meat sauce for a hearty meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 lasagna noodles
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 24 ounces marinara sauce
- 15 ounces ricotta cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the lasagna noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef with chopped onion and garlic. Drain excess fat.
- Add marinara sauce to the skillet. Stir and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, egg, salt, and pepper.
- In a baking dish, layer noodles, meat sauce, ricotta mixture, and mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers.
- Finish with remaining mozzarella and sprinkle Parmesan on top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
- Let it cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Ensure noodles are not overcooked to prevent them from falling apart.
- Use different cheeses for varied flavors.
- Let the casserole sit before slicing for cleaner pieces.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: lasagna casserole, easy lasagna, comfort food