Easy Lasagna

Health score
14%
Easy Lasagna
70 min.
8
595kcal

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Are you ready to indulge in a comforting classic that brings the whole family together? This Easy Lasagna recipe is not only delicious but also incredibly simple to prepare, making it the perfect choice for a busy weeknight dinner or a cozy weekend meal. With layers of rich flavors and gooey cheese, this dish is sure to satisfy even the pickiest eaters.

Imagine the aroma of Italian sausage sizzling in the pan, mingling with the creamy ricotta and vibrant pesto. As you assemble the layers of no-boil lasagna noodles, savory pasta sauce, and a generous sprinkle of three-cheese blend, you’ll find yourself eagerly anticipating the moment it comes out of the oven. The golden, bubbly cheese on top is simply irresistible!

This lasagna serves eight hearty portions, making it ideal for family gatherings or meal prep for the week ahead. With just 70 minutes from start to finish, you can enjoy a homemade meal without spending all day in the kitchen. Plus, with a caloric breakdown that balances protein, fat, and carbs, you can feel good about serving this dish to your loved ones.

So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to create a lasagna that will have everyone asking for seconds. Trust us, this Easy Lasagna will quickly become a staple in your recipe collection!

Ingredients

  • large eggs lightly beaten
  • 16 oz mozzarella cheese shredded italian
  •  no boil lasagna noodles 
  • 15 oz part-skim ricotta 
  • 52 oz pasta sauce 
  • 0.3 cup basil pesto refrigerated
  • pound ground sausage italian

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • oven
  • baking pan

Directions

  1. Remove and discard casings from sausage. Cook sausage in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring until meat crumbles and is no longer pink; drain.
  2. Stir together ricotta cheese, pesto, and egg.
  3. Spread half of 1 jar pasta sauce evenly in a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish.
  4. Layer with 3 lasagna noodles (noodles should not touch each other or sides of dish), half of ricotta mixture, half of sausage, 1 cup three-cheese blend, and remaining half of 1 jar pasta sauce. Repeat layers using 3 lasagna noodles, remaining ricotta mixture, remaining sausage, 1 cup three-cheese blend. Top with remaining 3 noodles and second jar of pasta sauce, covering noodles completely.
  5. Sprinkle evenly with remaining 2 cups three-cheese blend.
  6. Bake, covered, at 350 for 40 minutes. Uncover and bake 15 more minutes or until cheese is melted and edges are lightly browned and bubbly.
  7. Let stand 15 minutes.
  8. Note: For testing purposes only, we used Classico Tomato & Basil spaghetti sauce and Barilla Lasagne Oven-Ready noodles.

Nutrition Facts

Calories595kcal
Protein21.68%
Fat58.38%
Carbs19.94%

Properties

Glycemic Index
12.5
Glycemic Load
3.6
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
21.362174023753%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:595.11kcal
29.76%
Fat:39.02g
60.03%
Saturated Fat:17.23g
107.71%
Carbohydrates:29.98g
9.99%
Net Carbohydrates:26.37g
9.59%
Sugar:7.94g
8.82%
Cholesterol:137.27mg
45.76%
Sodium:1791.2mg
77.88%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:32.61g
65.21%
Selenium:35.6µg
50.86%
Calcium:482.89mg
48.29%
Phosphorus:440.63mg
44.06%
Vitamin B12:2.02µg
33.64%
Vitamin A:1575.29IU
31.51%
Vitamin B2:0.5mg
29.55%
Vitamin B1:0.4mg
26.46%
Zinc:3.87mg
25.79%
Potassium:857.71mg
24.51%
Vitamin B6:0.39mg
19.65%
Vitamin E:2.86mg
19.09%
Vitamin B3:3.77mg
18.87%
Iron:3.08mg
17.09%
Vitamin C:14.03mg
17.01%
Fiber:3.61g
14.44%
Copper:0.29mg
14.3%
Magnesium:55.64mg
13.91%
Manganese:0.25mg
12.71%
Vitamin B5:1.16mg
11.63%
Folate:34.94µg
8.73%
Vitamin K:6.85µg
6.53%
Vitamin D:0.41µg
2.7%
Source:My Recipes