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Cheesy Baked Lasagna for the Win: An Incredible Ultimate Recipe


  • Author: Lucy Wilder
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes

Ingredients

– 12 lasagna noodles
– 1 pound ground beef (or turkey)
– 2 cups marinara sauce
– 15 ounces ricotta cheese
– 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
– 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
– 1 egg
– 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (or 1 tablespoon dried)
– 1 teaspoon garlic powder
– 1 teaspoon onion powder
– Salt and pepper, to taste


Instructions

Creating Cheesy Baked Lasagna for the Win is straightforward. Follow these steps to craft this delicious dish:

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Cook the Noodles: Boil the lasagna noodles in salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
3. Prepare the Meat Sauce: In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef. Drain any excess fat. Stir in the marinara sauce and let simmer for about 5 minutes.
4. Mix the Cheese Filling: In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, 1 cup of mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, egg, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
5. Assemble the Lasagna: In a 9×13 inch baking dish, spread a thin layer of meat sauce on the bottom. Place 3 lasagna noodles on top. Spread half of the cheese mixture over the noodles, followed by a layer of meat sauce. Repeat the layers until you run out of ingredients, finishing with a layer of meat sauce on top.
6. Top with Cheese: Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese on top of the last layer.
7. Bake: Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Then, remove the foil and bake for an additional 20 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
8. Let It Cool: Once done, remove the lasagna from the oven and let it cool for about 15 minutes before slicing. This helps the layers set and makes serving easier.

With these steps, you’ll have crafted an incredible cheesy baked lasagna that will impress anyone who tastes it!

  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 8
  • Calories: 450 kcal
  • Fat: 20g
  • Protein: 25g