Easy Cheesy Lasagna

This is a simple lasagna recipe made with ground beef, Italian sausage, jarred marinara sauce, and lots of ricotta and mozzarella cheese.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 20 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 40 mins
• Calories: 589 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 1 pound ground beef
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 (16 ounce) package lasagna noodles
• 1 pound mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 8 ounces ricotta cheese
• 1 cup sliced black olives
• 1 tablespoon dried onion flakes
• 1 pound bulk Italian sausage
• 1 pinch basil
• 2 (14 ounce) jars marinara sauce
• 0.5 cup warm water
• 1.5 teaspoons dried sage

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, but check after 30 minutes depending on how thick the lasagna is. Lasagna is cooked when you can easily stick a knife into it. Sprinkle reserved cheese over the top and return to the oven until melted, about 10 minutes.

Step 3

Cook ground beef and Italian sausage in a large skillet over medium-high heat until browned and crumbled; drain excess grease. Stir in water and black olives; season with basil, garlic powder, oregano, sage, pepper, minced garlic, and onion flakes. Simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in marinara sauce and remove from the heat.

Step 4

Spoon a layer of the meat and sauce in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Cover with a layer of dry noodles. Spread a thin layer of ricotta cheese over the noodles, then sprinkle with some mozzarella cheese. Cover with another layer of sauce and repeat layering, ending with the meat and sauce on top. Reserve about 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese for later.