Easy Cheesy Lasagna Recipe: Hot & Delicious Dinner Idea

Prepare the meat sauce: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant. Add ground beef, break it up with a spoon, and cook until browned. Drain any excess fat. Stir in tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.

Prepare the cheese mixture: In a medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese, a pinch of salt, and pepper. Mix well until everything is thoroughly combined.

Assemble the lasagna: Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F). Spread a thin layer of meat sauce on the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Arrange 3-4 lasagna noodles over the sauce. Spread half of the ricotta cheese mixture evenly over the noodles, then top with about a third of the mozzarella cheese and more meat sauce. Repeat the noodle, ricotta, mozzarella, and meat sauce layers once more. Finish with a final layer of noodles, the remaining meat sauce, and the rest of the mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.

Bake the lasagna: Cover the baking dish loosely with aluminum foil (you can spray the underside of the foil with cooking spray to prevent sticking). Bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.

Serve: Cut into squares and serve hot. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.