Easiest-Ever Lasagna Recipe

Name: Easiest-Ever Lasagna
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; 4 cups pasta sauce, from a jar (tomato-basil sauce); 4 cups ricotta cheese; 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided; 1 cup grated parmesan cheese; 2 eggs; 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped; 1 teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 12 no-boil lasagna noodles

Servings: persons

1
In a large skillet, brown the ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon, about 5 minutes; drain excess fat.
2
Stir in the sauce and simmer over medium heat for 10 minutes.
3
Preheat oven to 350.
4
In a bowl, mix the ricotta, 1 cup mozarella, 3/4 cup Parmesan, eggs, parsley, salt, and pepper.
5
Spoon a layer of sauce over the bottom of a 13x9 inch baking dish.
6
Arrange three noodles crosswise in the pan over the sauce, leaving space around each.
7
Spread 1/3 of the cheese mixture over the noodles; spoon 1/4 of the sauce over the cheese.
8
Repeat the layers of noodles, cheese mixture, and sauce to make a total of 4 layers of noodles.
9
Top the final layer of noodles with the remaining sauce, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, and 1/4 cup Parmesan.
10
Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes.
11
Remove foil and bake until lightly browned, about 10 more minutes.
12
Let stand 10 minutes before cutting to serve.

3048

kcal

Calories

Fat

411

Carbs

148

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb ground beef, 4 cups pasta sauce, from a jar (tomato-basil sauce), 4 cups ricotta cheese, 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided, and more.

Yes, Easiest-Ever Lasagna falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Easiest-Ever Lasagna

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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