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Thereโ€™s just something about gathering around the table after church on a Sunday, sharing a meal that feels like home. This Easy Homemade Lasagna with Ricotta is one of my favorite recipes to make aheadโ€”just assemble it the night before, pop it in the oven the next day, and you have a comforting, homemade dinner without the extra fuss. Plus, using a disposable pan makes cleanup a breeze! Pair it with my Strawberry Tiramisu for a meal that will have everyone coming back for seconds.

Easy Homemade Lasagna with Ricotta

Food for Thought: Savoring Godโ€™s Goodness in Everyday Moments

“Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in Him.” โ€“ Psalm 34:8

Life is busy, and itโ€™s easy to rush through moments without truly savoring them. But just like a well-prepared meal brings warmth and comfort, God invites us to slow down and experience His goodness in the everyday. Whether itโ€™s through laughter at the dinner table, a kind word from a loved one, or the simple joy of sharing a home-cooked meal, His love is always present. Today, take a moment to taste and seeโ€”to recognize the blessings right in front of you.

Now, letโ€™s make some lasagna!

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Ingredients in this lasagna

Lasagna comes from Italy, where it’s considered a classic dish rooted in the country’s history. The exact origin is not known, but it is believed to have evolved over centuries in various regions of the country. The dish typically consists of layers of pasta sheets, meat or vegetable sauces, and a cheesy filling and topping.

Ingredients in Easy Homemade Lasagna with Ricotta

Ingredients You Will Need:

  • extra virgin olive oil
  • onion
  • garlic cloves
  • sweet Italian sausageย 
  • lean ground beefย 
  • pasta sauce (I like Raoโ€™s brand)
  • lasagna noodlesย 
  • Ricotta cheese (Skinny Swap: part skim)
  • egg
  • black pepperย 
  • saltย 
  • fresh parsley
  • fresh Parmesan cheese
  • Mozzarella cheese (Skinny Swap: part skim)

how to make easy homemade lasagna

This Easy Homemade Lasagna with Ricotta is exactly that – easy and homemade! Overall, I use a few shortcuts like store-bought pasta sauce. This helps get dinner on the table for your family faster, which is something we can all appreciate.

  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil.ย 
  2. Once heated, add the onion and garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until softened.ย 
  3. Now, add the sweet Italian sausage and the lean ground beef and cook for 8-10 minutes until browned, breaking up with a wooden spoon while cooking through.ย Add the pasta sauce to the meat mixture and stir well to incorporate.
Sweet Italian Sausage with Onion and Garlic
  1. While the meat is cooking, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the lasagna noodles according to the package directions. Drain and rinse in cold water. Separate and lay out the cooked noodles on a sheet of parchment paper to keep them from sticking together.ย 
Cooked lasagna noodles lying flat on parchment paper
  1. In a medium size bowl, add the ricotta cheese, egg, salt, pepper, and parsley. Stir to combine. Set aside.ย 
Easy Homemade Lasagna with Ricotta Cheese Mixture
  1. Then, preheat the oven to 375 degrees.ย  Spray a large 9×13 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.ย 
  2. Next, spread 1 ยฝ cups of the sauce in the bottom of the prepared baking dish.ย 
  3. Arrange 5-6 noodles lengthwise over the sauce. It’s okay if the noodles overlap a little.ย 
  4. Then, spread with ยฝ of the Ricotta mixture.ย 
  5. Top with ยฝ of the Mozzarella cheese.ย 
  6. Next, repeat the layers, starting with 1 ยฝ cups of the sauce, then the noodles, Ricotta.ย 
  7. For the final layer, add remaining sauce to cover and the remaining Mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.ย 
Lasagna topped with cheese, ready for the oven
  1. Loosely cover with foil and bake for 35 minutes.ย 
  2. Then, remove foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until cheese is melted and starting to brown and sauce is bubbling.ย 
  3. Finally, let cool for 10โ€“15 minutes before serving. Top with optional fresh parsley before serving.ย 
Easy Homemade Lasagna with Ricotta Cheese
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Easy Homemade Lasagna with Ricotta

Created by: Brooke Farmer
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
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Ingredients
 

  • 1/2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 lb. sweet Italian sausage
  • 1 lb. lean ground beef
  • 56 oz. pasta sauce (I like Rao's Brand)
  • 12 lasagna noodles
  • 1 lb. Ricotta cheese (Skinny Swap: Part Skim)
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 3 tbsp fresh parsley finely chopped
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded (Skinny Swap: Part Skim)

Instructions

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil.ย 
  • Once heated, add the onion and garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until softened.
  • Add the sweet Italian sausage and the lean ground beef and cook for 8-10 minutes until browned, breaking up with a wooden spoon while cooking through. Add the pasta sauce to the meat mixture and stir well to incorporate.
  • While the meat is cooking, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the lasagna noodles according to the package directions. Drain and rinse in cold water. Separate and lay out the cooked noodles on a sheet of parchment paper to keep them from sticking together.
  • In a medium size bowl, add the ricotta cheese, egg, salt, pepper, and parsley. Stir to combine. Set aside.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.ย  Spray a large 9×13 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Spread 1 ยฝ cups of the sauce in the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  • Arrange 5-6 noodles lengthwise over the sauce. It's okay if the noodles overlap a little.ย 
  • Spread with ยฝ of the Ricotta mixture.ย 
  • Top with ยฝ of the Mozzarella cheese.
  • Repeat layers, starting with 1 ยฝ cups of the sauce, then the noodles, Ricotta.
  • For the final layer add remaining sauce to cover and add the remaining Mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
  • Loosely cover with foil and bake for 35 minutes.
  • Remove foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until cheese is melted and starting to brown and sauce is bubbling.
  • Let cool for 10โ€“15 minutes before serving. Top with optional fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 733kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 46g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 158mg | Sodium: 2119mg | Potassium: 1157mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1556IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 470mg | Iron: 5mg

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