Description
This easy lasagna offers a hearty, cheesy meal using no-boil noodles for simple preparation. It delivers classic comfort food with layers of saucy beef and creamy cheese.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 48 ounces marinara sauce
- 15 ounces ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 teaspoons dried parsley
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 12 lasagna noodles uncooked
- ¼ cup water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9 by 13 inch baking dish.
- Cook the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes until fully browned. Drain the excess fat.
- Add the garlic and marinara sauce to the skillet. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Mix the ricotta, mozzarella, eggs, Parmesan, parsley, salt, and black pepper in a bowl until smooth. This is your cheese filling.
- Spread ¾ cup of meat sauce on the bottom of the baking dish.
- Arrange 3 uncooked lasagna noodles over the sauce layer. Spread one third of the cheese mixture on top, followed by one quarter of the remaining sauce.
- Repeat the layering process two more times.
- Finish with the remaining noodles, sauce, and cheese. Pour the water along the edges of the pan.
- Cover the dish tightly with foil. Bake for 50 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for 10 more minutes until the top is bubbly.
- Rest the lasagna for 10 minutes before slicing. Confirm the internal temperature of the ground beef reaches 160°F.
Notes
- Letting the lasagna rest helps the layers set for clean slices.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American