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lasagna

Lasagna Made Easy: 7 Steps to Comforting Perfection


  • Author: Julia marin
  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

A classic Italian dish made with layers of pasta, meat, cheese, and sauce.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 12 lasagna noodles
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 2 cups ricotta cheese
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 3 cups marinara sauce
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cook the lasagna noodles according to package instructions.
  3. In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat.
  4. In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, egg, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
  5. Spread a layer of marinara sauce in a baking dish.
  6. Layer cooked noodles, ricotta mixture, ground beef, and mozzarella cheese.
  7. Repeat layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with sauce and mozzarella on top.
  8. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top.
  9. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes.
  10. Let it cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Use fresh herbs for better flavor.
  • Let lasagna sit before slicing for cleaner pieces.
  • You can substitute ground turkey for a lighter option.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 700mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: lasagna, Italian, pasta, cheese