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

If you're a pasta lover and a fan of traditional lasagna, then you're in for a treat with this delicious and easy-to-make recipe for Pasta Lasagna. This dish takes the flavors and ingredients of classic lasagna and transforms them into a hearty and satisfying pasta dish that the whole family will love.

Imagine layers of rich and savory marinara sauce, creamy ricotta cheese, melted mozzarella, and perfectly cooked pasta, all baked together to create a mouthwatering masterpiece. The bes...

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Ingredients

  • ½ pound penne pasta
  • ½ pound lean ground beef
  • 1 (26 ounce) jar pasta sauce
  • 1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
  • 8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 egg, beaten

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 50 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 5
  • Yield: 5 servings

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 2 1/2 quart baking dish.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, cook beef until brown; drain. Stir in pasta sauce; remove from heat.
  • In a bowl, combine ricotta, 1 cup mozzarella, Parmesan and beaten egg. Stir until well combined.
  • In the prepared dish layer half the pasta, half the sauce and half the cheese mixture. Repeat. Top with remaining mozzarella.
  • Bake in preheated oven 34 to 40 minutes, until hot and bubbly.
  • Nutrition

    644 cal.

    • Total Fat: 27g
    • Saturated Fat: 14g
    • Cholesterol: 127mg
    • Sodium: 1087mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 59g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 15g
    • Protein: 40g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 681mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 806mg