Easy Lasagna Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 lb. 91% lean ground beef*
- 1 jar marinara sauce
preferably Rao's tomato basil**, 25 oz
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth
- 6 uncooked lasagna noodles
not no boil, preferably use Barilla
- 1 container ricotta cheese
15 oz
- 1 pkg. shredded mozzarella cheese***
8 oz
- 1/2 cup grated or finely shredded parmesan cheese
- 2 Tbsp Chopped fresh basil or parsley
optional
Directions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray a 12 by 8-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- 2
Heat a 12-inch non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Crumble in beef and cook and break up beef until cooked through.
- 3
Remove from heat and stir in marinara sauce and vegetable broth (I like to swish the vegetable broth around in the empty jar of marinara sauce to remove any excess, totally optional).
- 4
To assemble lasagna, spread 1/3 of the marinara sauce (about 1 1/2 cups) into bottom of baking dish. Top with 3 uncooked lasagna noodles.
- 5
Spread 1/2 of the ricotta over the noodles using the back of a spoon. Top evenly with 1/2 of the mozzarella (1 cup) and 1/2 of the parmesan (1/4 cup). Top with another 1/3 of the sauce.
- 6
Add 3 more uncooked lasagna noodles then spread evenly with with remaining 1/2 of the ricotta. Pour and spread over last 1/3 of the sauce. Top with remaining 1/2 of the mozzarella and parmesan.
- 7
Cover tightly with foil (you can grease first if the top of the lasagna will be touching the foil so cheese doesn't stick), bake 40 - 45 minutes until pasta is fairly tender.
- 8
Remove foil then continue to bake uncovered 10 minutes, or until lasagna is just tender (not soggy. There will seem to be a little liquid on the sides still). Let rest 5 minutes before slicing. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley if desired.
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About this Recipe
Craving a comforting, deeply satisfying lasagna without the usual fuss? This Easy Lasagna Recipe lives up to its name, bringing you that classic taste with remarkably little effort and no pre-cooking noodles. It’s designed for simplicity without sacrificing flavor.
The genius of this recipe lies in its streamlined approach: no pre-cooking the lasagna noodles and no grating cheeses. By letting the noodles cook right in the oven with a flavorful marinara and broth combination, you save significant time and effort. This method ensures perfectly tender noodles every time, creating a delicious result that tastes anything but "easy."
Prepare for layers of rich, savory ground beef bathed in a bright marinara sauce, complemented by creamy ricotta, melt-in-your-mouth mozzarella, and a salty hint of parmesan. Each forkful delivers a harmonious blend of textures—tender noodles, hearty meat, and bubbly, golden cheese. This is a wonderfully approachable dish that promises classic Italian-American comfort food, perfect for busy weeknights or relaxed family gatherings. You'll love how incredibly simple it is to achieve such a robust and satisfying meal.
While this recipe keeps things wonderfully simple, you can easily adapt it to your pantry or preferences. For the meat, you could consider swapping the 91% lean ground beef for ground turkey. If you don't have Rao's tomato basil marinara, any high-quality jarred marinara sauce will do. Feel free to adjust the amount of fresh basil or parsley to your liking for an extra aromatic touch.
This Easy Lasagna Recipe is a quintessential family dinner, ideal for Sunday suppers, potlucks, or any occasion where you want to impress with minimal stress. Serve this satisfying dish alongside a simple green salad and some crusty bread for a complete meal that yields 7 generous servings.