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Easy Lasagna

Easy Lasagna Recipe: Heartwarming Comfort for Busy Nights

This Easy Lasagna is a comforting dish perfect for family dinners, offering rich flavors with minimal preparation time.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meat Sauce
  • 1 pound Ground Beef Can be swapped with ground turkey for a leaner option.
  • 1 pound Sweet Italian Sausage Omit for a meatless version or substitute with turkey sausage.
  • 3 cloves Minced Garlic Fresh garlic packs a punch, while pre-minced can save time.
  • 24 ounces Prepared Spaghetti Sauce Choose low-sodium options for a healthier dish.
For the Cheese Filling
  • 15 ounces Ricotta Cheese Cottage cheese can be a lower-fat alternative.
  • 1 Large Eggs Binds the cheese mixture, adding moisture and richness.
  • 2 cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese Substitute with provolone for a unique twist.
  • 0.5 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese Fresh grated yields the best results.
  • 1 tablespoon Dried Parsley Fresh parsley gives a bright taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to personal preferences.
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Adjust to personal preferences.
For Assembling
  • 12 ounces Lasagna Noodles Ensure they’re uncooked.
  • 1 cup Water Helps cook the noodles if the sauce is thick.

Equipment

  • 9x13 casserole dish
  • Large Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • fork or spatula

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Easy Lasagna
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and prepare a 9x13 casserole dish with cooking spray.
  2. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef and sweet Italian sausage over medium heat for 7–10 minutes until browned. Drain excess fat and add minced garlic and prepared spaghetti sauce. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  3. Mix ricotta cheese, large eggs, shredded mozzarella, grated Parmesan, dried parsley, salt, and black pepper in a mixing bowl until creamy.
  4. Spread a thin layer of meat sauce in the casserole dish. Layer 3 uncooked lasagna noodles, one-third of the cheese mixture, and one-fourth of the remaining meat sauce. Repeat two more times, finishing with noodles, meat sauce, mozzarella, and Parmesan.
  5. Cover the assembled lasagna with foil and bake for 50 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until golden.
  6. Let the lasagna rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This lasagna is rich in flavors and easy to adapt for various dietary needs.

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