Easy Lasagna

This easy lasagna recipe is made with lean ground beef, three types of cheese, and a jar of spaghetti sauce for a hearty, family-pleasing meal.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 10 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
• Calories: 377 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• salt to taste
• 2 teaspoons dried parsley
• ground black pepper to taste
• 1 (32 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
• 32 ounces cottage cheese
• 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
• 9 lasagna noodles
• 0.5 cup water
• 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. Uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Step 2

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and discard grease. Stir in spaghetti sauce and simmer for 5 minutes.

Step 3

Combine cottage cheese, 2 cups of mozzarella cheese, eggs, 1/2 of the grated Parmesan cheese, dried parsley, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.

Step 4

Spread 3/4 cup of sauce in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Cover with 3 uncooked lasagna noodles, 1 3/4 cups of cheese mixture, and 1/4 cup sauce; repeat layers once more. Top with remaining 3 noodles, sauce, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese. Pour 1/2 cup water along the edges of the dish. Cover tightly with aluminum foil.

Step 5

Serve and enjoy!

Step 6

Gather all ingredients and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).