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Easy Lasagna

Easy Lasagna

This Easy Lasagna recipe requires no boiling pasta and is quick to prepare, making it a family favorite.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 8 slices
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • 9×13-inch baking dish
  • large saucepan
  • Medium bowl

Ingredients
  

Meat Sauce

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced
  • 4 ounces baby bella mushrooms, finely chopped
  • ½ pound mild Italian sausage
  • ½ pound ground beef, 85/15
  • 1 (24-ounce) jar marinara sauce
  • 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • Pinch nutmeg
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt, divided
  • ¾ teaspoon black pepper, divided

Ricotta Mixture

  • 2 cups whole milk ricotta cheese
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ¼ cup finely chopped basil plus more for serving
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest from 1 lemon, optional

Noodles and Cheese

  • 8 ounces oven-ready lasagna noodles *
  • 2 cups shredded Mozzarella cheese

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F. Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the diced onion, mushrooms, sausage, and ground beef. Cook, breaking up the meat for 7-8 minutes, or until fully browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
  • Stir in the marinara sauce, tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, brown sugar, nutmeg, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 7-8 minutes, until slightly thickened.

Assembly and Baking

  • In a medium bowl, mix together the ricotta, Parmesan, basil, egg, lemon zest (if using), ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper until smooth and well combined.
  • Spread ⅓ of the meat sauce in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Layer with half of the lasagna noodles, breaking them as needed to fit.
  • Spread half of the ricotta mixture evenly over the noodles. Sprinkle with 1 cup of the mozzarella.
  • Repeat the process: Spread another ⅓ of the meat sauce, then layer with the remaining noodles, the rest of the ricotta mixture, and finish with the last ⅓ of the meat sauce. Top with the remaining 1 cup of mozzarella.
  • Cover the dish with foil and bake for 35 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and lightly browned. For an extra golden top, broil for 3-4 minutes at the end.
  • Let the lasagna rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing. Garnish with chopped basil before serving, if desired.

Notes

Be sure the package says 'no-boil' or 'oven-ready'. You can freeze unbaked lasagna for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg
Keyword comfort food, Easy Lasagna, family dinner, Italian cuisine, lasagna, pasta
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