Easiest Lasagna Ever

Easiest Lasagna Ever

from damndelicious.net
65 min

Nothing beats classic lasagna. And this is the easiest recipe you will ever make. It can be made ahead and it’s freezer-friendly too!

Ingredients

  • 9lasagna noodles
  • 1 tablespoonolive oil
  • 1 poundground beef
  • 1onion (diced)
  • kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
  • 1can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoonitalian seasoning
  • 1package whole milk ricotta
  • 3 ½ cupsshredded mozzarella cheese (divided)
  • 1 largeegg (beaten)
  • ¼ cupfreshly grated parmesan
  • 2 tablespoonschopped fresh parsley leaves

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly oil a 9 x 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 cast iron 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. Let cool 15 minutes.

  7. 7

    Serve, garnished with parsley, if desired.