Easy Beef Lasagna Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 lbGround beef (80/20)
• 12 sheetsLasagna noodles
• 15 ozRicotta cheese
• 2 cupsMozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1/2 cupParmesan cheese, grated
• 24 ozMarinara sauce
• 1 mediumOnion, chopped
• 3 clovesGarlic, minced
• 1 largeEgg
• 1/4 cupFresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tbspOlive oil
• to tasteSalt and pepper

Nutrition

Per serving, estimated

Calories

450 kcal

Protein

35 g

Carbs

38 g

Fat

20 g

Steps

1. 1

   Cook lasagna noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside.

2. 2

   In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain excess fat.

3. 3

   Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the beef; cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in marinara sauce and simmer for 15 minutes.

4. 4

   In a medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, 1 cup of mozzarella, Parmesan cheese, parsley, salt, and pepper.

5. 5

   Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Spread a thin layer of meat sauce in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Layer with 3 noodles, then half of the ricotta mixture, then 1 cup of mozzarella, and more meat sauce.

6. 6

   Repeat layers: noodles, remaining ricotta, mozzarella, meat sauce. Top with remaining noodles and cover with the rest of the meat sauce and mozzarella cheese.

7. 7

   Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 15-20 minutes, or until bubbly and cheese is golden. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.