Description
Make-Ahead Classic Lasagna is a delicious and easy dinner solution featuring rich layers of saucy meat, creamy ricotta, and bubbly mozzarella, perfectly prepped ahead for stress-free dinners.
Ingredients
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- Lasagna noodles
- Ground beef or Italian sausage
- Marinara sauce
- Ricotta cheese
- Shredded mozzarella cheese
- Parmesan cheese
- 1 Egg
- 1 Onion (diced)
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- Italian seasoning
- Salt & black pepper
- Fresh parsley or basil
Instructions
- Cook lasagna noodles until just al dente; drain and set aside.
- Brown ground meat with onion and garlic in olive oil; stir in marinara and seasoning.
- Mix ricotta with egg, Parmesan, salt, and pepper until creamy.
- Layer sauce, noodles, ricotta mixture, and mozzarella in a baking dish.
- Repeat layers, finishing with sauce and mozzarella on top.
- Cover and refrigerate up to 24 hours (or bake immediately).
- Bake until hot and bubbly; uncover to brown the top, then rest before serving.
Notes
- Lasagna can be prepared a day in advance for convenience.
- Feel free to substitute ground meat with vegetables for a vegetarian option.
- Let the lasagna rest for 10-15 minutes before serving for easier slicing.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg