Description
A customizable, one-pot-friendly lasagna with marinara, ground beef or plant-based alternatives, and a cheese-rich layering. Ready in 1 hour 40 minutes with no-boil noodles and adaptable for dietary needs.
Ingredients
Ground beef or Italian sausage
1 medium onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
Marinara/spaghetti sauce (24–32 oz)
¼ cup water
Lasagna noodles (9–12)
2 tbsp olive oil
Ricotta or cottage cheese (15–16 oz)
3–4 cups shredded mozzarella
½ cup grated Parmesan
1 tsp Italian seasoning
½ tsp garlic salt
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
Heat olive oil in a large skillet, cook onions and garlic until softened
Add ground beef or Italian sausage; cook until browned
Stir in marinara sauce and ¼ cup water (if needed); simmer 5 minutes
Layer noodles, meat sauce, ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan in a pan
Repeat layers, finishing with a top layer of sauce and cheese
Bake for 25–30 minutes until bubbly and golden
Let rest 10 minutes before serving
Notes
For vegan: Replace meat with crumbled tofu or plant-based ground; use vegan cheese alternatives
Add 1 lb Italian sausage for extra bold flavor (use halal/pork-free version if desired)
Gluten-free: Use gluten-free lasagna noodles and ensure sausages are gluten-free
Ricotta substitute: Mix cottage cheese with 1 tsp lemon juice for binding
Freshly shredded mozzarella melts better than pre-grated
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 55
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lasagna portion
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg