Brenda's Lasagna

Brenda's Lasagna
  • PREP TIME
    30 mins
  • COOK TIME
    30 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs
  • SERVING
    8 People
  • VIEWS
    396

Experience the comforting flavors of Italy with this simplified lasagna, perfect for a weeknight meal. Layers of tender pasta, rich meat sauce, and a creamy cheese blend create a satisfying and crowd-pleasing dish.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    53 g
  • Cholesterol
    108 mg
  • Fiber
    3 g
  • Protein
    41 g
  • Saturated Fat
    16 g
  • Sodium
    707 mg
  • Sugar
    8 g
  • Fat
    29 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Cook pasta: Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain. (10 minutes)

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Recipe View Prepare meat sauce: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown beef and season with salt and pepper; drain excess fat. Stir in spaghetti sauce and garlic and simmer for 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld. (15 minutes)

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Recipe View Combine cheese mixture: In a medium bowl, thoroughly combine mozzarella, Cheddar, and ricotta cheese. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Assemble lasagna: In a 9x13 inch pan, create layers of noodles, meat sauce, and cheese mixture until all ingredients are used. (10 minutes)

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Recipe View Bake: Cover with foil and bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly browned. (30 minutes)

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Recipe View Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting and serving. (10 minutes)

For a richer flavor, use a homemade marinara sauce instead of jarred sauce.
Feel free to add vegetables like sautéed onions, bell peppers, or mushrooms to the meat sauce.
If desired, sprinkle a layer of grated Parmesan cheese on top of the lasagna before baking for extra flavor and browning.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.4/ 5 ( 132 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (8)
  • Noemi Feil

    I used Italian sausage instead of ground beef and it was delicious!

  • Lera Vonrueden

    A good, quick version of lasagna when you don't have a lot of time.

  • Dayne Schmitt

    I found the sauce a bit bland, so I added a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little heat.

  • Jaunita Schuppe

    This recipe was so easy to follow! I added a layer of spinach for some extra nutrients.

  • Carli Mraz

    I would recommend using fresh mozzarella for a better flavor and texture.

  • Israel Dicki

    This is now my go-to lasagna recipe. Thank you!

  • Margot Beier

    Next time I will add some sauteed vegetables (onions, peppers) to the meat sauce.

  • Baylee Parisian

    My family loved this lasagna! It's a great alternative to more complicated recipes.

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