Easy Lasagna
Directions
- 1Place nine lasagna noodles into a pot of salted water and cook until al dente according to the package instructions.
- 2Place nine lasagna noodles into a pot of salted water and cook until al dente according to the package instructions.
- 3Place nine lasagna noodles into a pot of salted water and cook until al dente according to the package instructions.
- 4Drain noodles and add cold water to stop the cooking process and to keep them from sticking together.
- 5Drain noodles and add cold water to stop the cooking process and to keep them from sticking together.
- 6Drain noodles and add cold water to stop the cooking process and to keep them from sticking together.
- 7In a deep pan over medium-high heat, add one tablespoon of olive oil, then one pound of ground beef and one small diced onion.
- 8In a deep pan over medium-high heat, add one tablespoon of olive oil, then one pound of ground beef and one small diced onion.
- 9In a deep pan over medium-high heat, add one tablespoon of olive oil, then one pound of ground beef and one small diced onion.
- 10Sauté for five minutes or until the meat is no longer pink.
- 11Sauté for five minutes or until the meat is no longer pink.
- 12Sauté for five minutes or until the meat is no longer pink.
- 13Add two large minced garlic cloves and cook another minute or until fragrant.
- 14Add two large minced garlic cloves and cook another minute or until fragrant.
- 15Add two large minced garlic cloves and cook another minute or until fragrant.
- 16Add one-fourth cup of good red wine and sauté until mostly evaporated. You can substitute with beef broth.
- 17Add one-fourth cup of good red wine and sauté until mostly evaporated. You can substitute with beef broth.
- 18Add one-fourth cup of good red wine and sauté until mostly evaporated. You can substitute with beef broth.
- 19Add 24 ounces of your favorite marinara sauce.
- 20Add 24 ounces of your favorite marinara sauce.
- 21Add 24 ounces of your favorite marinara sauce.
- 22Season with half a teaspoon of salt, a quarter teaspoon of pepper, a quarter teaspoon of dried thyme, half a teaspoon of sugar, and two tablespoons of parsley.
- 23Season with half a teaspoon of salt, a quarter teaspoon of pepper, a quarter teaspoon of dried thyme, half a teaspoon of sugar, and two tablespoons of parsley.
- 24Season with half a teaspoon of salt, a quarter teaspoon of pepper, a quarter teaspoon of dried thyme, half a teaspoon of sugar, and two tablespoons of parsley.
- 25Bring to a simmer, then cover and cook on low heat for five minutes while you make the cheese sauce.
- 26Bring to a simmer, then cover and cook on low heat for five minutes while you make the cheese sauce.
- 27Bring to a simmer, then cover and cook on low heat for five minutes while you make the cheese sauce.
- 28In a large mixing bowl combine 16 ounces of cottage cheese, 15 ounces of ricotta cheese, one cup of shredded mozzarella, one large egg, and two tablespoons of finely chopped parsley.
- 29In a large mixing bowl combine 16 ounces of cottage cheese, 15 ounces of ricotta cheese, one cup of shredded mozzarella, one large egg, and two tablespoons of finely chopped parsley.
- 30In a large mixing bowl combine 16 ounces of cottage cheese, 15 ounces of ricotta cheese, one cup of shredded mozzarella, one large egg, and two tablespoons of finely chopped parsley.
- 31Mix until well blended.
- 32Mix until well blended.
- 33Mix until well blended.
- 34In a deep 9x13 casserole dish, spread half a cup of meat sauce evenly over the bottom, and cover that with three lasagna noodles.
- 35In a deep 9x13 casserole dish, spread half a cup of meat sauce evenly over the bottom, and cover that with three lasagna noodles.
- 36In a deep 9x13 casserole dish, spread half a cup of meat sauce evenly over the bottom, and cover that with three lasagna noodles.
- 37Add one-third of the remaining meat sauce and sprinkle the top with one cup of mozzarella cheese.
- 38Add one-third of the remaining meat sauce and sprinkle the top with one cup of mozzarella cheese.
- 39Add one-third of the remaining meat sauce and sprinkle the top with one cup of mozzarella cheese.
- 40Spoon on half of the cheese sauce and spread evenly.
- 41Spoon on half of the cheese sauce and spread evenly.
- 42Spoon on half of the cheese sauce and spread evenly.
- 43Repeat the process until you have three layers of noodles.
- 44Repeat the process until you have three layers of noodles.
- 45Repeat the process until you have three layers of noodles.
- 46Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- 47Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- 48Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- 49Top the last layer of noodles with the remaining meat sauce and cover it with one cup of shredded mozzarella cheese.
- 50Top the last layer of noodles with the remaining meat sauce and cover it with one cup of shredded mozzarella cheese.
- 51Top the last layer of noodles with the remaining meat sauce and cover it with one cup of shredded mozzarella cheese.
- 52To keep the cheese from sticking to the foil, poke eight to ten toothpicks evenly over the top of the lasagna, then loosely cover with foil and seal the edges.
- 53To keep the cheese from sticking to the foil, poke eight to ten toothpicks evenly over the top of the lasagna, then loosely cover with foil and seal the edges.
- 54To keep the cheese from sticking to the foil, poke eight to ten toothpicks evenly over the top of the lasagna, then loosely cover with foil and seal the edges.
- 55Bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 45 minutes.
- 56Bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 45 minutes.
- 57Bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 45 minutes.
- 58Remove the foil and set the oven to broil for three to five minutes, or until the cheese is golden brown.
- 59Remove the foil and set the oven to broil for three to five minutes, or until the cheese is golden brown.
- 60Remove the foil and set the oven to broil for three to five minutes, or until the cheese is golden brown.
- 61Let cool for 30 minutes to set and become easier to slice.
- 62Let cool for 30 minutes to set and become easier to slice.
- 63Let cool for 30 minutes to set and become easier to slice.
- 64Add fresh parsley to garnish.
- 65Add fresh parsley to garnish.
- 66Add fresh parsley to garnish.
Ingredients
- 9 lasagna noodles
- 9 lasagna noodles
- 9 lasagna noodles
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion
- 1 small onion
- 1 small onion
- 2 large garlic cloves
- 2 large garlic cloves
- 2 large garlic cloves
- 0.25 cup red wine
- 0.25 cup red wine
- 0.25 cup red wine
- 0.25 cup beef broth
- 0.25 cup beef broth
- 0.25 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 24 ounces marinara sauce
- 24 ounces marinara sauce
- 24 ounces marinara sauce
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon dried thyme
- 0.25 teaspoon dried thyme
- 0.25 teaspoon dried thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons parsley
- 2 tablespoons parsley
- 2 tablespoons parsley
- 16 ounces cottage cheese
- 16 ounces cottage cheese
- 16 ounces cottage cheese
- 15 ounces ricotta cheese
- 15 ounces ricotta cheese
- 15 ounces ricotta cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons parsley
- 2 tablespoons parsley
- 2 tablespoons parsley
- 4 cups mozzarella cheese
- 4 cups mozzarella cheese
- 4 cups mozzarella cheese
Equipment
pot9x13 casserole dishdeep panlarge mixing bowlknifealuminum foil