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Easy Lasagna

Easy Lasagna is a lasagna that is made using uncooked noodles and layered with a meat sauce and lots of cheese for a dinner that can be on the table in less than an hour!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Easy Lasagna
Servings: 8
Calories: 680kcal
Author: Amanda Rettke--iamhomesteader.com

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 40 ounces spaghetti sauce
  • 1 package (12 ounces) lasagna noodles, cooked al dente and drained
  • 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese, divided
  • 3 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded and divided
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
  • parsley, for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  • In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook for about 5 minutes, or until soft.
  • Add the garlic and cook an additional minute.
  • Add the ground beef, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Cook until the beef is browned (about 8 minutes).
  • Add the spaghetti sauce to the skillet and bring to a simmer. Remove from heat.

Assembly

  • In a 9x13-inch baking dish, add a thin layer of the meat sauce to the bottom. Be sure to coat the entire bottom of the pan.
  • Layer about 4 lasagna noodles over the meat sauce. Break apart any noodles to fit them in the dish and fill in the sides.
  • Spread about 1/3 of the meat sauce over the noodles, followed by a few dollops of ricotta cheese. (You can also spread the ricotta evenly.)
  • Sprinkle a cup of the mozzarella cheese over the ricotta cheese.
  • Repeat this layering 2 more times--noodles, meat sauce, ricotta cheese, and mozzarella cheese. You should end up with three layers.
  • Top the dish with the cheddar and parmesan cheeses.
  • Cover the lasagna with a piece of aluminum foil that has been sprayed with nonstick spray. Bake, covered, for 25-30 minutes. Then, remove the foil and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and let sit for about 10 minutes before serving. Top with parmesan cheese and parsley (for garnish).

Nutrition

Calories: 680kcal