Quick Lasagna

Craving classic Italian comfort food but short on time? This Quick Lasagna recipe delivers all the rich, cheesy layers you love in just 45 minutes! Perfect for busy weeknights, this simplified version features tender lasagna noodles, hearty ground beef simmered in marinara sauce, and a creamy ricotta cheese filling seasoned with Italian herbs. Layered with gooey mozzarella and savory Parmesan, it’s baked to golden perfection in a single baking dish. Serve this crowd-pleasing dish alongside a crisp green salad or warm garlic bread for a complete meal that will have everyone asking for seconds. Easy, delicious, and satisfying—this quick and easy lasagna is your go-to dinner solution!

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 9 pieces Lasagna noodles
• 1 pound Ground beef
• 24 ounces Marinara sauce
• 1 cup Ricotta cheese
• 2 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese
• 0.5 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 large Egg
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Dried Italian seasoning

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the lasagna noodles until al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain and set aside.

Step 3

In a medium skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked, breaking it up with a spatula. Drain any excess grease and stir in the marinara sauce. Simmer for 5 minutes and set aside.

Step 4

In a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, egg, salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning. Mix until well blended.

Step 5

Spread 1/2 cup of the meat sauce evenly in the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 6

Place 3 cooked lasagna noodles over the sauce, slightly overlapping if necessary.

Step 7

Spread 1/3 of the cheese mixture over the noodles, then top with 1/3 of the remaining meat sauce. Repeat the layers two more times, ending with the remaining meat sauce on top.

Step 8

Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top.

Step 9

Cover the dish with aluminum foil, making sure it doesn’t touch the cheese, and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.

Step 10

Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbling.

Step 11

Let the lasagna rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2213.8 grams (2213.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4368

Total Fat 194.20g	249%
Saturated Fat 88.20g	441%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.00g
Cholesterol 892mg	297%
Sodium 6076mg	264%
Total Carbohydrate 424.70g	154%
Dietary Fiber 24.10g	86%
Total Sugars 32.30g
Protein 251.80g	504%

Vitamin D 54IU	269%
Calcium 3286mg	253%
Iron 28mg	158%
Potassium 2324mg	49%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 39.2%

Protein: 22.6%

Carbs: 38.1%