The Ultimate Cheesy Lasagna 🧀🍝🔥

Description

This Ultimate Cheesy Lasagna is the perfect comfort food! Layers of tender lasagna noodles, savory seasoned ground beef, creamy ricotta, rich marinara sauce, and plenty of gooey mozzarella are baked together until golden, bubbling, and irresistibly cheesy. Perfect for family dinners, Sunday meals, holidays, or cozy gatherings! ❤️

Ingredients

• 12 lasagna noodles
• 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 24 oz (680 g) marinara sauce
• 15 oz (425 g) ricotta cheese
• 1 large egg
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• Fresh parsley or basil, for garnish

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Cook the lasagna noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
3. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and onion and cook until the beef is browned and the onion is softened.
4. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute.
5. Stir in the marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
6. In a bowl, mix together the ricotta, egg, and Parmesan cheese.
7. Spread a thin layer of meat sauce in the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish.
8. Add a layer of lasagna noodles, followed by ricotta mixture, meat sauce, and mozzarella.
9. Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with a generous layer of mozzarella.
10. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
11. Remove the foil and bake for another 10–15 minutes, until the cheese is golden and bubbling.
12. Let the lasagna rest for 10–15 minutes before slicing.
13. Garnish with fresh parsley or basil and serve warm. 🧀🍝

Tip: Letting the lasagna rest before slicing helps keep those beautiful layers together! ❤️