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A perfectly portioned slice of golden-brown lasagna with rich meat sauce and melted cheese, ready to enjoy from this delicious lasagna recipe.
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Easy Lasagna Recipe

This easy lasagna recipe is the ultimate comfort food — rich layers of creamy ricotta, savory meat sauce, and melted mozzarella baked to perfection. Perfect for family dinners, make-ahead meals, or freezing for later.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 487
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cheese Filling
  • 15 oz ricotta cheese 2 cups
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
Meat Sauce
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion finely diced
  • 3/4 lb ground beef
  • 3/4 lb Italian sausage
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 40 oz marinara sauce good quality preferred
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp hot sauce optional
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce optional
Noodles & Topping
  • 12 lasagna noodles plus extras in case of breakage
  • 2.5 cups mozzarella cheese shredded, for topping

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch casserole dish
  • Large Pasta Pot
  • Large Skillet or Dutch Oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • Spatula or Wooden Spoon

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook lasagna noodles in salted water until al dente, about 8–10 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  2. In a bowl, mix ricotta, egg, mozzarella, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
  3. In a skillet, heat olive oil. Sauté onion for 5–7 minutes, then add beef and sausage. Cook until browned and drain grease.
  4. Stir in garlic, then deglaze with chicken broth. Add marinara, tomato paste, hot sauce, and Worcestershire sauce. Simmer on low heat.
  5. Spread 1 cup of sauce in a 9x13-inch dish. Layer 4 noodles, one-third ricotta mixture, and 1½ cups sauce. Repeat twice more.
  6. Top with remaining sauce and 2½ cups mozzarella. Cover with greased foil and bake 35 minutes. Uncover and bake another 10–15 minutes until bubbly and golden.
  7. Rest for 15 minutes before slicing and serving with garlic bread or salad.

Notes

For best flavor, use freshly grated cheese and quality marinara. Make ahead and refrigerate up to 2 days before baking, or freeze for up to 3 months. For a lighter version, use ground turkey or add spinach to the cheese layer.