Ingredients
12 lasagna noodles
1 pound ground beef
2 cups ricotta cheese
3 cups mozzarella cheese
1 cup Parmesan cheese
4 cups marinara sauce
1 egg
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook lasagna noodles according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet, add ground beef, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning, and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese with the egg until smooth.
- Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce in the bottom of a baking dish.
- Layer 3 noodles over the sauce, then add ricotta mixture, beef, more marinara, and mozzarella.
- Repeat layers, finishing with mozzarella and Parmesan on top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 20 minutes until cheese is golden and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and let cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Swap ground beef for Italian sausage for richer flavor.
- Add spinach or sautéed mushrooms for extra nutrition.
- Use ground turkey and part-skim cheeses for a lighter version.
- Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Halal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of lasagna)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
