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Easy Lasagna Recipe

A classic, easy-to-build lasagna with ricotta and mozzarella layered between noodles and spaghetti sauce.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 12 servings

Equipment

  • 13x9-inch baking pan
  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Spatula or spoon
  • Aluminum Foil

Ingredients
  

  • 48 oz spaghetti sauce
  • 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 divided
  • 12 lasagna noodles regular, no-boil not required

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 13x9-inch baking pan.
  • In a large bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, eggs, grated Parmesan, parsley, and 1 cup of the mozzarella; mix until smooth and uniform.
  • Spread 1½ cups of the spaghetti sauce evenly over the bottom of the prepared pan.
  • Place four lasagna noodles over the sauce (fit three lengthwise and a shorter broken piece across if needed).
  • Spread about one-third of the ricotta mixture over the noodles, then top with 1 cup of sauce.
  • Repeat the layers: noodles, one-third of the ricotta mixture, and 1 cup sauce. Finish with a final layer of noodles, the remaining sauce, and sprinkle the remaining 1 cup mozzarella evenly on top.
  • Cover the pan with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes.
  • Remove the foil and continue baking for 10 more minutes until the top is melted and bubbly.
  • Let the lasagna rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Use regular lasagna noodles; no special no-bake noodles are required.
  • Divide the mozzarella into 1 cup for the filling and 1 cup for the topping.
  • You can use dried or fresh parsley; chop fresh finely.
  • Allowing the lasagna to rest makes slicing neater.