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Easy Lasagna Recipe

A classic, easy-to-assemble lasagna that's cheesy and comforting.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 48 oz spaghetti sauce jar
  • 30 oz ricotta cheese
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tsp parsley dried or finely chopped fresh
  • 2 cups grated mozzarella cheese
  • 12 lasagna noodles regular, uncooked

Equipment

  • 13x9-inch baking pan
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Spatula or spoon
  • Aluminum Foil

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 13×9 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, eggs, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan, parsley, and 1 cup of the shredded mozzarella; stir until evenly mixed.
  3. Spread 1 1/2 cups of spaghetti sauce over the bottom of the prepared pan.
  4. Place four lasagna noodles in a single layer over the sauce (fit them lengthwise; break one if needed to fit the width).
  5. Spoon about one-third of the ricotta mixture over the noodles and spread gently. Top the cheese with 1 cup of sauce.
  6. Repeat layering: noodles, one-third of the cheese mixture, and 1 cup sauce. Add a final layer of noodles, top with the remaining sauce, and sprinkle with the remaining 1 cup mozzarella.
  7. Cover the pan with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes. Remove the foil and bake an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  8. Remove from the oven and let the lasagna stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Use regular lasagna noodles; no-boil noodles are not required.
  • You can use dried parsley or finely chopped fresh parsley.
  • Allowing the lasagna to rest helps it set for cleaner slices.