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Quick and easy lasagna dish served on a festive table for holiday gatherings.

Quick & Easy Lasagna

A fast and easy lasagna recipe perfect for holiday gatherings, featuring layers of gooey cheese, savory beef, and hearty noodles.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 8 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Meat

  • 1 pound lasagna noodles
  • 1 pound ground beef Browned and drained
  • 1 jar 24 ounces marinara sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Cheese Mixture

  • 1 container 15 ounces ricotta cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Cook lasagna noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  • In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Drain off any excess fat.
  • Stir in the marinara sauce and Italian seasoning. Simmer for 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together the ricotta cheese and egg. Season with salt and pepper.

Assembly

  • Spread a thin layer of the meat sauce in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Arrange a layer of cooked lasagna noodles over the sauce.
  • Spread half of the ricotta mixture over the noodles.
  • Top with one-third of the mozzarella cheese.
  • Layer with another third of the meat sauce.
  • Repeat the layers: noodles, remaining ricotta mixture, another third of the meat sauce, and another third of the mozzarella cheese.
  • Top with the remaining noodles, the rest of the meat sauce, and the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.
  • Cover the dish with aluminum foil.
  • Bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
  • Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Pairs well with a green salad or garlic bread. For a fancy touch, sprinkle fresh basil on top before serving.
Keyword Easy Recipe, Family-Friendly, Holiday Meal, Lasagna, Quick Recipe