Description
A delicious homemade lasagna layered with creamy ricotta cheese and rich marinara sauce, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 lasagna noodles
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 3 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the lasagna noodles according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, egg, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper.
- Spread a layer of marinara sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.
- Layer 3 lasagna noodles over the sauce.
- Spread half of the ricotta mixture over the noodles.
- Add a layer of marinara sauce and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
- Repeat the layers, finishing with noodles, marinara sauce, and mozzarella cheese on top.
- Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the top layer.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Let it cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, ensure the marinara sauce is meat-free.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or mushrooms between the layers.
- Lasagna can be made ahead of time and refrigerated before baking.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Homemade Lasagna, Ricotta, Marinara, Italian Recipe