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Lasagna Recipe with Ricotta

This Lasagna Recipe with Ricotta is the ultimate comfort food — layered with rich meat sauce, creamy ricotta, and gooey mozzarella. It’s hearty, cheesy, and perfect for family dinners, special occasions, or meal prepping for the week ahead.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 jar 24 oz marinara sauce
  • 15 oz ricotta cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 9 lasagna noodles
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, then drain fat.
  3. Stir in marinara sauce and simmer for 5 minutes.
  4. In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, egg, garlic powder, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  5. Spread a thin layer of meat sauce in a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  6. Place 3 noodles over the sauce. Spread half of the ricotta mixture over noodles.
  7. Sprinkle with 1 cup mozzarella and ¼ cup Parmesan.
  8. Repeat layers, ending with meat sauce and remaining cheeses.
  9. See full steps with tips & photos → https://ekellyn.com/lasagna-recipe-with-ricotta/

Notes

  • For added flavor, mix Italian sausage with the ground beef.
  • Use no-boil noodles for convenience — just add ½ cup extra sauce to keep them tender.
  • You can assemble the lasagna a day ahead and refrigerate it before baking.