Lasagna with Ricotta
Lasagna with ricotta is a comforting Italian dish that delights the senses with its layers of creamy ricotta, zesty marinara, and melted cheese. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners, this easy-to-make recipe brings joy to every table. Serve it up hot and watch as your loved ones savor each bite of this hearty meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 oven-ready lasagna noodles
- 15 oz ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded whole milk mozzarella cheese
- 24 oz marinara sauce
- 1 lb lean ground beef or Italian sausage
- ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Boil water in a large pot for the lasagna noodles.
- Cook lasagna noodles according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Brown the ground meat for 5-7 minutes, then drain excess fat and stir in half of the marinara sauce.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, beaten egg, chopped basil, and half of the Parmesan until creamy.
- In a baking dish, layer marinara sauce, noodles, half of the ricotta mixture, half of the meat mixture, and mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil; bake another 15 minutes until bubbly and golden brown. Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg