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Lasagna Recipe with Ricotta Cheese

A heartwarming lasagna recipe featuring layers of pasta, rich marinara sauce, and creamy ricotta cheese, perfect for family dinners and gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 12 pieces lasagna noodles
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 piece egg
  • 1 jar marinara sauce 24 oz
  • 1 can diced tomatoes 14.5 oz
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
  • optional fresh basil or parsley for garnish

Method
 

  1. Begin by boiling a large pot of salted water. Cook the lasagna noodles according to package instructions until they are al dente.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté the ground beef until browned. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, half of the grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
  4. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). In a baking dish, spread a layer of marinara sauce on the bottom. Place three lasagna noodles over the sauce, then spread half of your ricotta mixture on top. Layer some sautéed meat followed by shredded mozzarella and more marinara sauce. Repeat these layers until all ingredients are used up, finishing with mozzarella and remaining Parmesan on top.
  5. Cover your baking dish with foil and bake for about 45 minutes. Then remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until bubbly and golden brown on top.
  6. Once out of the oven, let your lasagna rest for about 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5g

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