Lasagna Recipe with Ricotta Cheese: The Best Comfort Food Delight
Enjoy the delightful taste of classic lasagna with a creamy ricotta cheese filling, making it the perfect comfort food for any occasion.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-free, Vegetarian option available
- 9 sheets lasagna noodles
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 egg
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the lasagna noodles according to the package instructions and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until it’s browned. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in the marinara sauce and simmer for 5 minutes.
- In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- In a baking dish, spread a layer of meat sauce. Place three noodles over the sauce.
- Spread half of the ricotta mixture over the noodles, then sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Repeat the layers, finishing with mozzarella and Parmesan on top.
- Bake for 45 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Let it cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute ground beef with fresh vegetables such as spinach, zucchini, and mushrooms.
- Allowing the lasagna to rest before slicing helps it hold its shape better.
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: 75mg
Keywords: lasagna, ricotta cheese, comfort food, Italian recipe