Paula's Easy Lasagna
Discover the ultimate comfort food with Paula's Easy Lasagna, a crowd-pleasing recipe that’s as simple as it is delicious. This hearty, family-style dish features layers of rich, savory ground beef simmered in marinara sauce, creamy ricotta blended with Parmesan and mozzarella, and perfectly tender oven-ready lasagna noodles. With just 20 minutes of prep and straightforward layering instructions, this lasagna is ideal for busy weeknights or weekend gatherings. Baked to perfection with a golden, bubbly mozzarella topping, it’s sure to become a go-to favorite. Serve it with a crisp green salad and garlic bread for a complete, satisfying meal. Perfect for lovers of Italian cuisine, this easy-to-follow recipe delivers restaurant-quality flavor right at home!
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Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground beef
- 24 ounces Marinara sauce
- 15 ounces Ricotta cheese
- 2 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large Egg
- 9 sheets Lasagna noodles (oven-ready)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 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 browned. Drain any excess fat.
Step 3
Stir the marinara sauce into the cooked beef and let it simmer for 5 minutes. Set aside.
Step 4
In a medium bowl, mix together the ricotta cheese, 1 cup of shredded mozzarella, Parmesan cheese, egg, salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning until well combined.
Step 5
Spread 1 cup of the meat sauce evenly over the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Step 6
Layer 3 sheets of lasagna noodles over the meat sauce, ensuring they do not overlap.
Step 7
Spread 1/3 of the ricotta cheese mixture evenly over the noodles.
Step 8
Top the ricotta layer with 1 cup of the meat sauce.
Step 9
Repeat the layering process (noodles, ricotta, meat sauce) two more times, finishing with the remaining meat sauce on top.
Step 10
Sprinkle the remaining cup of shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top layer.
Step 11
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil, making sure the foil does not touch the cheese.
Step 12
Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Then, remove the foil and bake uncovered for an additional 25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Step 13
Remove the lasagna from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (2433.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 4787.7 |
| Total Fat 225.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 108.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g | |
| Cholesterol 1041.9mg | 0% |
| Sodium 7027.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 435.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 24.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 32.8g | |
| Protein 288.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 53.8IU | 0% |
| Calcium 4462.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 27.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2144.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories