How to Make Easy Lasagna - A Step-by-Step Guide

Lasagna is a classic Italian dish that has become a favorite around the world. It’s a comforting and hearty meal that is perfect for feeding a crowd or enjoying as leftovers throughout the week. While traditional lasagna recipes can be time-consuming and labor-intensive, this easy lasagna recipe is a simplified version that doesn’t skimp on flavor.

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 (32 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
  • 32 ounces cottage cheese
  • 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 teaspoons dried parsley
  • salt to taste
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • 9 lasagna noodles
  • ½ cup water

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 9x13-inch lasagna

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and discard grease. Stir in spaghetti sauce and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Combine cottage cheese, 2 cups of mozzarella cheese, eggs, 1/2 of the grated Parmesan cheese, dried parsley, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
  • Spread 3/4 cup of sauce in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Cover with 3 uncooked lasagna noodles, 1 3/4 cups of cheese mixture, and 1/4 cup sauce; repeat layers once more. Top with remaining 3 noodles, sauce, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese. Pour 1/2 cup water along the edges of the dish. Cover tightly with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. Uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
  • Nutrition

    377 cal.

    • Total Fat: 17g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 90mg
    • Sodium: 870mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 26g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 29g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 332mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 463mg