Emeril's 1 2 3 Lasagna Lasagne for Kids

Get ready to wow your little ones with Emeril's 1 2 3 Lasagna Lasagne for Kids—a family-friendly twist on the classic Italian dish that's as easy as 1-2-3! This kid-approved recipe combines layers of hearty ground beef simmered in marinara sauce, creamy ricotta blended with Parmesan and Italian seasoning, and gooey mozzarella, all nestled between no-boil lasagna noodles for ultimate convenience. With a quick 20-minute prep time and a foolproof layering technique, it's perfect for busy weeknights or weekend family dinners. Baked to golden, bubbly perfection, this lasagna is sure to become a dinnertime favorite that’s as fun to make as it is to eat. Ideal for feeding a crowd, this recipe serves six and can be paired with a simple garden salad or garlic bread for a complete, satisfying meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground beef
• 24 ounces Jarred marinara sauce
• 12 sheets Lasagna noodles (no-boil type)
• 15 ounces Ricotta cheese
• 3 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 large Egg
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Dried Italian seasoning

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until fully browned, breaking it up into crumbles as it cooks. Drain any excess grease.

Step 3

Add the marinara sauce to the cooked ground beef, stir, and let it simmer for 5 minutes. Set aside.

Step 4

In a medium mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, the egg, salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning. Mix well until smooth.

Step 5

In a 9x13-inch baking dish, spread a thin layer of the meat sauce on the bottom to prevent sticking.

Step 6

Layer 4 sheets of lasagna noodles over the sauce. Spread 1/3 of the ricotta mixture over the noodles, followed by 1/3 more of the meat sauce. Sprinkle a handful of mozzarella cheese over the meat layer.

Step 7

Repeat the layering process two more times: noodles, ricotta mixture, meat sauce, mozzarella cheese.

Step 8

Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil (shiny side down) and bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes.

Step 9

Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes to allow the cheese on top to turn golden and bubbly.

Step 10

Let the lasagna cool for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2710.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5912.4

Total Fat 254.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 123.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Cholesterol 1122.2mg	0%
Sodium 8412.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 597.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 35.4g	0%
Total Sugars 57.8g
Protein 342.7g	0%

Vitamin D 53.8IU	0%
Calcium 5351.3mg	0%
Iron 36.7mg	0%
Potassium 3950.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 37.9%

Protein: 22.6%

Carbs: 39.5%