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Easy Classic Lasagna Recipe

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This Easy Lasagna recipe delivers a comforting, classic Italian-American dish layered with rich ricotta cheese, mozzarella, and hearty spaghetti sauce. Perfectly baked until bubbly and golden, it’s a crowd-pleaser suitable for family dinners or entertaining guests.

Ingredients

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Cheese Mixture

  • 30 oz Ricotta Cheese
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan Cheese
  • 2 tsp parsley (dried or finely chopped)
  • 2 cups grated Mozzarella Cheese (divided: 1 cup mixed in cheese mixture, 1 cup for topping)

Sauce and Pasta

  • 48 oz Jar Spaghetti Sauce
  • 12 lasagna noodles (regular, uncooked)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a 13×9 inch baking pan to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
  2. Mix cheese filling: In a large bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, eggs, grated Parmesan, parsley, and 1 cup of the shredded mozzarella cheese. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated to form a creamy cheese mixture.
  3. Assemble lasagna – first layer: Spread 1 and 1/2 cups of spaghetti sauce evenly on the bottom of the prepared baking pan. Carefully lay four uncooked lasagna noodles over the sauce; arrange three noodles lengthwise and one shorter, broken piece widthwise to fit the pan.
  4. Layer cheese and sauce: Spoon approximately one-third of the cheese mixture over the noodles and gently spread it evenly. Add 1 cup of spaghetti sauce on top of the cheese layer to keep noodles moist.
  5. Repeat layering: Repeat the noodle, cheese mixture, and sauce layering two more times, finishing with a final top layer of sauce. This creates multiple well-moistened layers for perfect texture.
  6. Add topping cheese: Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top sauce layer to achieve a golden, bubbly finish when baked.
  7. Bake covered: Cover the pan tightly with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. Covering locks in moisture and allows noodles to cook through.
  8. Bake uncovered: Remove the foil carefully and bake for an additional 10 minutes uncovered. This step helps brown and crisp the cheese topping.
  9. Rest before serving: Remove the lasagna from the oven and let it stand for 10 minutes. Resting lets the layers set and makes serving easier without the lasagna falling apart.

Notes

  • Regular lasagna noodles are used and do not need pre-cooking, as they cook fully during baking.
  • Use fresh parsley for a brighter flavor if available instead of dried.
  • Allowing the lasagna to rest post-baking improves sliceability and flavor melding.
  • You can substitute the jarred spaghetti sauce with homemade marinara for a more personalized taste.
  • Cover the pan well during the initial baking to prevent drying out.

Keywords: lasagna, easy lasagna, Italian dinner, baked pasta, ricotta cheese lasagna, family meal

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