Easiest Lasagna Ever

Easiest Lasagna Ever

from damndelicious.net

Ingredients

  • 9 lasagna noodles
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground beef*
  • 1 onion (diced)
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
  • 1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 15-ounce package whole milk ricotta
  • 3 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella (divided)
  • 1 large egg (beaten)
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly oil a 9×13 baking dish or coat with nonstick spray.

  2. 2

    In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook lasagna noodles according to package instructions.

  3. 3

    Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add ground beef and onion and cook until beef has browned, about 3-5 minutes, making sure to crumble the beef as it cooks; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Drain excess fat. Stir in tomatoes and Italian seasoning until well combined.

  4. 4

    In a medium bowl, combine ricotta, 1/2 cup mozzarella and egg; set aside.

  5. 5

    Spread 1 cup tomato mixture onto the bottom of a 9×13 baking dish; top with 3 lasagna noodles, 1/2 of the ricotta cheese mixture and 1 cup mozzarella cheese. Repeat with a second layer. Top with remaining noodles, tomato mixture, 1 cup mozzarella cheese and Parmesan.*

  6. 6

    Place into oven and bake for 35-45 minutes, or until bubbling. Then broil for 2-3 minutes, or until top is browned in spots.

  7. 7

    Let cool 15 minutes. Serve, garnished with parsley, if desired.