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Easy Quick & Easy Lasagna Wonder

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A comforting, no-fuss lasagna designed for busy days, offering classic flavor with simple preparation.

Ingredients

  • Lasagna noodles: 12 noodles

  • Olive oil: 1 tablespoon

  • Onion, finely chopped: 1 medium

  • Garlic, minced: 3 cloves

  • Ground beef or ground chicken: 500 g (1 lb)

  • Tomato sauce: 3 cups

  • Tomato paste: 2 tablespoons

  • Dried Italian seasoning: 2 teaspoons

  • Salt: 1 teaspoon

  • Black pepper: ½ teaspoon

  • Ricotta cheese: 2 cups

  • Shredded mozzarella cheese: 3 cups

  • Grated Parmesan cheese: ½ cup

  • Egg: 1 large

  • Fresh basil or parsley, chopped: 2 tablespoons (optional)

Instructions

  • Cook lasagna noodles in salted boiling water until just tender. Drain and set aside.

  • Heat olive oil in a skillet, cook onion until soft, add garlic, then brown the ground meat.

  • Stir in tomato sauce, tomato paste, seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.

  • Mix ricotta, 1½ cups mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, and herbs in a bowl.

  • Layer sauce, noodles, and cheese mixture in a baking dish, ending with sauce and remaining mozzarella.

  • Bake at 180°C (350°F) covered for 25 minutes, uncover and bake 15 minutes more. Rest before serving.

Notes

Rest the lasagna before slicing for best texture. This dish can be prepared ahead, refrigerated, or frozen for convenient meals later.