Ingredients
Scale
- 9 ounces no-boil lasagna noodles
- 3 to 4 cups marinara or pasta sauce
- 1 pound ground beef or Italian sausage (optional)
- 15 ounces ricotta cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Black pepper to taste
- Red pepper flakes to taste (optional)
- Fresh basil or parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix together ricotta, egg, mozzarella, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- If using meat, brown it in a pan, drain, and mix with marinara sauce.
- Spread some sauce on the bottom of the dish, add a layer of noodles, then 1/3 of the ricotta mixture, followed by mozzarella and Parmesan.
- Repeat layering sauce, noodles, ricotta, and cheese until you have 3 to 4 layers, finishing with sauce and cheese on top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until top is bubbly and golden.
- Let it rest for 10-15 minutes, then garnish with fresh herbs and serve.
Notes
Feel free to customize with your favorite vegetables or meats. This recipe can be made ahead and stored in the fridge or freezer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian (optional with meat)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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