Easy Homemade Lasagna Recipe

Ingredients

• 12 lasagna noodles, uncooked
• 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 24 oz marinara sauce
• 1 Tbsp italian seasoning
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
• 15 oz ricotta cheese
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
• 1 large egg
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp ground black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 375°F. Spray the 9”x13” casserole dish with cooking spray, and set aside.

2. 2

   --- Make cheese and meat sauce- ---

3. 3

   Cook the pasta al dente according to the package directions. Rinse under cold water and set aside.

4. 4

   In a large skillet, heat the oil and saute the ground beef and onion. Break apart the meat as it’s being browned. Add garlic, stir and cook for 30 seconds.

5. 5

   Pour in the marinara sauce, and season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook until it comes to a soft boil and remove from heat.

6. 6

   In a large bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.

7. 7

   --- Layer lasagna- ---

8. 8

   In the baking dish, add a thin layer of the marinara mixture.

9. 9

   Add 3 pasta noodles.

10. 10

    Top with the cheese mixture and spread evenly. Then the measy sauce and finally shredded mozzarella cheese.

11. 11

    Repeat until you have four layers (one layer is noodles, cheese mixture, marinara and shredded cheese).

12. 12

    Cover the casserole dish with aluminum foil and bake at 35 minutes. Remove the foil and cook an additional 10-15 minutes or until the cheese and sauce are bubbly and golden brown.

13. 13

    Remove from then, cover back with the foil and allow the lasagna to rest for 5 minutes and set.

14. 14

    Serve and enjoy.