Description
Turn any dinner into a comforting celebration with this Easy Irresistible Lasagna. Packed with layers of savory ground beef, creamy ricotta, melty mozzarella, and rich marinara sauce, this crowd-pleasing dish is a classic for good reason. It’s a perfect pick for easy dinner nights, meal prep, potlucks, and family gatherings. Whether you’re after quick dinner ideas, hearty food ideas, or a satisfying comfort meal, this easy recipe delivers with bold Italian flavors and cheesy goodness in every bite. Great for those seeking easy dinner recipes that impress without the stress.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
24 ounces marinara sauce
15 ounces ricotta cheese
1 large egg
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
9 lasagna noodles (traditional or no-boil)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Brown ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, cook until beef is no longer pink and onions are soft. Drain excess fat.
2. Stir in marinara sauce and simmer for 10 minutes to combine flavors.
3. In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, egg, parsley, salt, and pepper until smooth.
4. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). In a 9×13-inch baking dish, spread a thin layer of meat sauce.
5. Layer 3 noodles, then 1/3 ricotta mixture, 1/3 mozzarella, and more meat sauce. Repeat layers two more times.
6. Finish with a final layer of sauce, mozzarella, and Parmesan.
7. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 20 minutes until bubbly and golden.
8. Let rest 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
This lasagna can be assembled up to 1 day ahead and baked just before serving.
For a spicier kick, substitute half the beef with Italian sausage.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of dish)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: easy lasagna, baked pasta, cheesy lasagna, family dinner, lasagna with ricotta