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Easy Lasagna Recipe

A classic, easy-to-assemble lasagna with a cheesy ricotta filling and simple spaghetti sauce.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time55 minutes
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 servings

Ingredients

  • 48 oz spaghetti sauce jar
  • 30 oz ricotta cheese
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 tsp parsley dried or finely chopped fresh
  • 2 cups grated mozzarella cheese
  • 12 lasagna noodles regular, no need to be no-bake

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 13x9 inch baking pan.
  • In a large bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, eggs, grated parmesan, parsley, and 1 cup of the grated mozzarella; mix until evenly combined.
  • Spread 1 1/2 cups of spaghetti sauce across the bottom of the prepared pan.
  • Lay four lasagna noodles over the sauce (arrange to fit the pan; break one noodle if needed to fill width).
  • Spoon about one-third of the cheese mixture over the noodles and gently spread it evenly.
  • Top the cheese layer with 1 cup of sauce, then add another layer of noodles and repeat: cheese mixture, 1 cup sauce, noodles, cheese mixture.
  • Finish with a final layer of sauce on top and sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of mozzarella evenly over the sauce.
  • Cover the pan with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes, then remove the foil and bake an additional 10 minutes.
  • Remove the lasagna from the oven and let it stand for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Equipment

  • 13x9-inch baking pan
  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • spoon or rubber spatula
  • Aluminum Foil

Notes

  • Use regular lasagna noodles; no-bake noodles are not required.
  • If parsley is dried, use as listed; fresh parsley should be finely chopped.
  • Letting the lasagna rest makes slicing easier.