Easy Lasagna Recipe
I stopped stressing over lasagna nights the day I found this recipe. My kitchen smells like home, and dinner practically makes itself.
Ingredients:
For the Meat Sauce:
- 1 lb ground beef or ground turkey
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (24 oz) jar of marinara sauce (or homemade tomato sauce)
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Cheese Filling:
- 15 oz ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
For the Lasagna Layers:
- 12 lasagna noodles (regular or no-boil variety)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (for topping)
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)