Easy Lasagna Recipe
This easy lasagna recipe is your go-to for a comforting, hearty meal without the hassle. With no pre-cooking noodles or making sauce from scratch, this 7-ingredient dish delivers layers of rich meat, gooey cheese, and savory marinara in under 90 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 58 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 18 minutes
- Yield: 7 servings
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 lb. 91% lean ground beef
1 (25 oz) jar marinara sauce (preferably Rao's tomato basil)
1/2 cup vegetable broth
6 uncooked lasagna noodles (do not use no-boil noodles)
1 cup ricotta cheese
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Fresh basil or parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
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In a skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain fat.
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Stir in marinara sauce and vegetable broth. Simmer for 5 minutes.
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Spread 1/3 of the sauce in the baking dish. Add 3 uncooked noodles.
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Layer with 1/2 of the ricotta, 1/2 mozzarella, and 1/2 Parmesan.
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Add another 1/3 of the sauce, 3 noodles, remaining ricotta, sauce, mozzarella, and Parmesan.
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Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes.
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Remove foil and bake for 10-15 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
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Let rest 5 minutes. Garnish with basil or parsley if desired.
Notes
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No-boil noodles are not recommended.
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Can be made ahead and baked the next day.
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Leftovers store well for up to 4 days in the fridge.
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Freeze for up to 3 months after baking.
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Substitute ricotta with cottage cheese or cream cheese blend if preferred.
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Add red pepper flakes to the sauce for a spicy version.
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