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Homemade Lasagna Recipe with Ricotta Cheese
Marigold Voss

Homemade Lasagna Recipe with Ricotta Cheese

A classic homemade lasagna layered with tender pasta sheets, rich meat sauce, creamy ricotta cheese, and melted mozzarella. Perfect for family dinners and special occasions.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 6 People
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 512
Ingredients Equipment Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 sheets Lasagna noodles Cooked or oven-ready
  • 1 lb Ground beef Or Italian sausage
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 cup Onion Finely chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 3 cups Marinara sauce Homemade or store-bought
  • 15 oz Ricotta cheese Whole milk
  • 2 cups Mozzarella cheese Shredded
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese Grated
  • 1 large Egg Lightly beaten
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp Salt Adjust to taste
  • ½ tsp Black pepper
  • 2 tbsp Fresh parsley Chopped

Equipment

  • 1 Baking dish 9×13 inch
  • 1 Large skillet For meat sauce
  • 1 Saucepan For boiling pasta
  • 1 Mixing bowl For ricotta mixture
  • 1 Wooden spoon Stirring
  • 1 Knife Sharp
  • 1 Cutting board Prep work

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cook lasagna noodles according to package instructions and drain.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet and sauté onion until soft.
  4. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
  5. Add ground beef and cook until browned.
  6. Stir in marinara sauce, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  7. Simmer the sauce for 10 minutes.
  8. In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, egg, parsley, and half of the Parmesan.
  9. Spread a layer of meat sauce in the baking dish.
  10. Add a layer of noodles, ricotta mixture, and mozzarella cheese.
  11. Repeat layers until ingredients are used.
  12. Finish with sauce, mozzarella, and remaining Parmesan.
  13. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
  14. Remove foil and bake for another 15 minutes until bubbly.
  15. Let lasagna rest for 15 minutes before slicing and serving.

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Notes

  • You can substitute ground beef with ground turkey or vegetables.
  • For extra creaminess, add a layer of béchamel sauce.
  • Letting the lasagna rest helps it hold its shape when sliced.
  • Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.