Kittencal's Easy Lasagna

Hearty, comforting, and incredibly easy to prepare, Kittencal’s Easy Lasagna is the perfect recipe for busy weeknights or casual family dinners. This classic Italian casserole layers oven-ready lasagna noodles with a rich and savory meat sauce, a creamy ricotta cheese blend, and plenty of gooey mozzarella for a cheesy, flavor-packed bite in every forkful. With only 20 minutes of prep time and simple pantry spices like garlic powder and Italian seasoning, this recipe delivers maximum flavor with minimal effort. Baked to golden, bubbly perfection, it’s a crowd-pleasing dish that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Serve it with a crisp green salad and garlic bread for a complete meal that’s as satisfying as it is simple.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground beef
• 24 ounces Marinara sauce
• 15 ounces Ricotta cheese
• 3 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese
• 0.5 cups Grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 large Egg
• 9 Lasagna noodles (oven-ready)
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoons Ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 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 browned and fully cooked, about 6-8 minutes. Drain any excess fat.

Step 3

Stir in the marinara sauce, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes and set aside.

Step 4

In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, 1 cup of shredded mozzarella, grated Parmesan, and egg. Mix until well blended.

Step 5

Spread a thin layer of the meat sauce (about 1/2 cup) on the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 6

Place three lasagna noodles over the meat sauce.

Step 7

Spread 1/3 of the ricotta mixture over the noodles, then top with 1/3 of the remaining meat sauce. Sprinkle with 1/3 of the remaining shredded mozzarella.

Step 8

Repeat the layers two more times (noodles, ricotta mixture, meat sauce, mozzarella). End with a final layer of mozzarella on top.

Step 9

Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil (spray the underside with non-stick spray to prevent sticking).

Step 10

Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes.

Step 11

Remove the foil and bake for another 10 minutes, or until the cheese is golden and bubbly.

Step 12

Remove from the oven and let the lasagna rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2509.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5000.7

Total Fat 237.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 114.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Cholesterol 1062.1mg	0%
Sodium 7115.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 441.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 24.4g	0%
Total Sugars 32.8g
Protein 300.8g	0%

Vitamin D 53.8IU	0%
Calcium 4834.5mg	0%
Iron 27.1mg	0%
Potassium 2170.1mg	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: 41.8%

Protein: 23.6%

Carbs: 34.6%