Description
A rich and hearty lasagna layered with pasta, marinara sauce, and creamy cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 lasagna noodles
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the lasagna noodles according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, egg, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Spread a layer of marinara sauce on the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Layer 3 lasagna noodles over the sauce, followed by half of the ricotta mixture and a third of the mozzarella cheese.
- Repeat the layers, ending with noodles topped with remaining marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese.
- Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until bubbly.
- Let it cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, add ground beef or sausage to the marinara sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: lasagna, Italian, comfort food, pasta, cheese