When layers of cheesy lasagna come together flawlessly, that’s amore! Pile on beefy marinara sauce, delicious noodles, and a blend of cheeses, then kick back and let this lasagna do the bakin'. This classic Italian dinner is easy to whip up and even easier to call your go-to comfort food.
Cook Time
30 minutes
Total Time
50 minutes
Yield
6 servings
Ingredients
nonstick cooking spray, for greasing
1 lb ground beef (455 g), cooked and drained of fat
4 cups marinara sauce (920 g)
4 cups whole milk ricotta cheese (1 kg)
2 cups grated parmesan cheese (220 g)
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
15 lasagna noodles, cooked according to package instrucions
3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (300 g)
Nutrition Info
Calories 946
Fat 58g
Carbs 28g
Fiber 2g
Sugar 7g
Protein 68g
How to Make It
1. Step
Preheat the oven to 350ºF (180ºC). Grease a 9 x 13-inch (22 x 33 cm) baking dish lightly with nonstick spray.
2. Step
In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef and marinara sauce.
3. Step
In a separate large bowl, combine the ricotta, Parmesan, parsley, basil, salt, pepper, and olive oil.
4. Step
Spread 1 cup of the meat sauce over the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Top with 5 cooked lasagna noodles, overlapping as needed to completely cover the sauce. Spread 2 cups of the ricotta mixture over the noodles. Top with 1 cup of mozzarella cheese. Repeat with the remaining meat sauce, noodles, ricotta, and mozzarella to make 2 more layers.
5. Step
Bake the lasagna for 25–30 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the sauce is bubbling up through the layers. Turn the broiler to high and broil for 1–2 minutes, until the top layer of cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
6. Step
Let the lasagna cool for 30-45 minutes, then serve.