Mary's Easy Lasagna

Dive into comfort food heaven with Mary’s Easy Lasagna, a hearty and family-friendly recipe that delivers classic Italian flavors without the fuss. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings, this lasagna layers tender lasagna noodles with a rich, meaty marinara sauce made from ground beef and sweet Italian sausage. A creamy blend of ricotta, Parmesan, and mozzarella cheeses adds indulgent flavor, while a sprinkle of oregano ties the dish together with fragrant herbs. With just 20 minutes of prep time and simple, straightforward steps, this cheesy, layered masterpiece bakes to golden perfection in under an hour. Serve it with a crisp green salad or garlic bread for a complete and satisfying meal that will have everyone coming back for seconds!

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:80 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground beef
• 0.5 pound Sweet Italian sausage
• 24 ounces Marinara sauce
• 9 pieces Lasagna noodles
• 15 ounces Ricotta cheese
• 1 Egg
• 0.5 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and Italian sausage until browned and fully cooked. Drain the excess grease.

Step 3

Add the marinara sauce to the meat mixture, stir to combine, and let it simmer on low heat for 5 minutes.

Step 4

Cook the lasagna noodles according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set them aside on a clean plate or parchment paper to prevent sticking.

Step 5

In a medium bowl, mix together the ricotta cheese, egg, grated Parmesan cheese, dried oregano, salt, and ground black pepper until well blended.

Step 6

Spread a thin layer of the meat sauce on the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 7

Place three lasagna noodles on top of the sauce to create the first layer.

Step 8

Spread 1/3 of the ricotta mixture evenly over the noodles, followed by 1/3 of the shredded mozzarella, and then 1/3 of the meat sauce.

Step 9

Repeat the layering process two more times (noodles, ricotta mixture, mozzarella, meat sauce).

Step 10

Top the final layer with any remaining mozzarella cheese.

Step 11

Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil (be sure to tent the foil slightly to prevent it from sticking to the cheese).

Step 12

Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes. Then, remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is golden and bubbly.

Step 13

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

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2613.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5252.2

Total Fat 266.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 118.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.7g
Cholesterol 1129.6mg	0%
Sodium 7968.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 438.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 24.0g	0%
Total Sugars 35.8g
Protein 301.6g	0%

Vitamin D 48IU	0%
Calcium 4084.1mg	0%
Iron 31.7mg	0%
Potassium 3103.8mg	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: 44.8%

Protein: 22.5%

Carbs: 32.7%