Description
Delicious lasagna casserole with layers of ricotta cheese and meat sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 lasagna noodles
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the lasagna noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, cook the ground beef and sausage over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add garlic, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper to the meat mixture. Stir in marinara sauce and simmer for 5 minutes.
- In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, and half of the Parmesan cheese. Mix well.
- Spread a thin layer of meat sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.
- Layer 3 noodles over the sauce, followed by half of the ricotta mixture, then half of the meat sauce, and a sprinkle of mozzarella.
- Repeat layers, finishing with noodles, meat sauce, and remaining mozzarella and Parmesan on top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Let the casserole rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Variations can include adding vegetables like spinach or mushrooms.
- For a spicier version, add crushed red pepper to the meat sauce.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving for added flavor and presentation.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: lasagna casserole with ricotta, Italian lasagna, baked pasta dishes