Easiest Lasagna Ever

Name: Easiest Lasagna Ever
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: 9 lasagna noodles; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 pound ground beef; 1 onion; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes; 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning; 1 (15-ounce) package whole milk ricotta; 3 ½ cups shredded Mozzarella cheese; 1 large egg; ¼ cup freshly grated parmesan; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves

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Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings
12 servings
Course
Main Course

Easiest Lasagna Ever

Iris Warren

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Nothing beats classic lasagna. And this is the easiest recipe you will ever make. It can be made ahead and it’s freezer-friendly too!

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Ingredients

Servings

9 lasagna noodles
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound ground beef
1 onion diced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 (15-ounce) package whole milk ricotta
3 ½ cups shredded Mozzarella cheese divided
1 large egg beaten
¼ cup freshly grated parmesan
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly oil a 9 x 13 baking dish or coat with nonstick spray.
In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook lasagna noodles according to package instructions.
Heat olive oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium high heat. Add ground beef and onion and cook until beef has browned, about 3-5 minutes, making sure to crumble the beef as it cooks; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Drain excess fat. Stir in tomatoes and Italian seasoning until well combined.
In a medium bowl, combine ricotta, 1/2 cup mozzarella and egg; set aside.
Spread 1 cup tomato mixture onto the bottom of a 9×13 baking dish; top with 3 lasagna noodles, 1/2 of the ricotta cheese mixture and 1 cup mozzarella cheese. Repeat with a second layer. Top with remaining noodles, tomato mixture, 1 cup mozzarella cheese and Parmesan.*
Place into oven and bake for 35-45 minutes, or until bubbling. Then broil for 2-3 minutes, or until top is browned in spots. Let cool 15 minutes.
Serve, garnished with parsley, if desired.

Notes

*MAKE-AHEAD: Cover lasagna tightly with plastic wrap; refrigerate up to 24 hours. To bake, let the lasagna sit at room temperature for 15-30 minutes. Remove plastic wrap and bake as directed.
*TO FREEZE BEFORE BAKING: Cover lasagna tightly with plastic wrap, then aluminum foil. Label, date and freeze up to 3 months. To reheat, thaw overnight in the fridge, remove the plastic wrap and bake as directed, adding a few more minutes of cook time as needed.
*TO FREEZE AFTER BAKING: Let the lasagna cool completely; cover tightly with plastic wrap, then aluminum foil. Label, date and freeze up to 3 months. To reheat, thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat in the oven at 350°F, covered in aluminum foil until warmed through, about 1 hour.