Easy American Lasagna with Ricotta Cheese

Anne Clark

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Recipe Info

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Ingredients

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Notes

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Easy American Lasagna with Ricotta Cheese

Easy American Lasagna with Ricotta Cheese

By Anne Clark

By Anne Clark

Anne Clark

Hi! I'm Anne, the founder and content creator at My Kitchen Serenity, a food blog focused on busy moms and dads who are looking for easy and delicious recipes for the family.

Why you will love this recipe!

Three delicious layers of meat sauce, noodles, ricotta, mozzarella, and parmesan cheese

Recipe Info

-Prep Time: 20 mins -Cook Time: 90 mins -Servings: 12 -Calories: 392 kcal

Ingredients

-Ground beef -Sweet Italian sausage -Minced garlic -Marinara sauce -Tomato sauce -Italian seasoning -Dried parsley flakes

Ingredients

-Black pepper -Salt -Ricotta cheese -Mozzarella cheese -Parmesan cheese -Lasagna noodles

Equipment

-5-QT sauce pan -Pasta strainer -Small bowl -9"x13" casserole dish

Step 1

-Add the ground beef and sausage to 5-QT pan -Break up meat and sausage with spatula -Cook till done and drain fat

Step 2

-Add marinara sauce and tomato sauce -Add minced garlic, 2.5 tsp Italian seasoning, black pepper, and parsley

Step 2 (cont)

-Stir well -Slow simmer, covered for 30-mins -After 30-mins, add salt if desired

Step 3

-While sauce is cooking, cook pasta according to package

Step 4

-In small bowl, combine ricotta cheese, 1 cup mozzarella, 1/4 cup parmesan, 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning

Step 4 (cont)

-Divide the mixture into 3 equal parts -Doesn't have to be perfect, but try to equally divide

Step 5

-Preheat oven to 350F -In 9x13 casserole dish, spread thin layer of meat sauce to the bottom of the dish

Step 5 (Layer 1)

-Place 3 noodles in the casserole dish -Spread a layer of ricotta on noodles -Spread a layer of meat mixture

Step 6 (Layer 2)

-Repeat with another layer of 3 noodles -Add layer of ricotta cheese -Add layer of meat mixture

Step 7 (Layer 3)

-Add remaining 3 noodles -Add ricotta cheese -Add meat mixture -1 cup mozzarella and 1/4 cup parmesan

Step 8

-Spray sheet of aluminum foil with nonstick spray and cover lasagna with sprayed side down -Bake 30 mins

Step 8 (Cont)

-Remove foil and bake another 10-15 mins or until cheese is browned -Let rest for 10 mins -Cut into 12 squares

Notes

-Store leftovers in airtight container for up to 3 days in refrigerator

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