Description
A comforting and hearty lasagna casserole with ricotta that is easy to prepare and perfect for sharing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 lasagna noodles
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the lasagna noodles according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, egg, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- In a baking dish, spread a thin layer of marinara sauce on the bottom.
- Layer 4 lasagna noodles over the sauce.
- Spread half of the ricotta mixture over the noodles.
- Add a layer of marinara sauce, then sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with noodles and sauce on top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
- Let it cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can use gluten-free noodles for a gluten-free option.
- Substitute cottage cheese for ricotta if preferred.
- Add cooked ground meat or vegetables for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: lasagna casserole with ricotta, comfort food, easy lasagna recipe, vegetarian lasagna