This easy lasagna recipe with ricotta is so easy and amazing! It’s hard to imagine a classic lasagna recipe without lots of luscious cheese. The most common cheeses found in a lasagna recipe are mozzarella, ricotta and Parmesan.
Not only does this recipe have those delicious cheeses but we are also adding in Asiago and Gruyere!
This lasagna dish is easy to prepare. You can use my delicious meat sauce recipe or just buy a jar of your favorite pasta sauce.
Easy Lasagna Recipe with Ricotta
Ingredients:
4 c. meat sauce – Lasagna meat sauce recipe here
12 whole lasagna noodles, cooked according to package instructions
1 24 oz. container ricotta cheese
1 egg, beaten
4 T. Italian seasoning, divided
½ c. fresh parsley, chopped, plus extra for garnish
2 t. kosher salt
1 t. black pepper
1 8 oz. package shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
1 8 oz. package shredded Gruyere cheese, divided
¾ c. Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
¾ c. Asiago cheese, freshly grated
Directions:
TIP: The key to keeping lasagna from getting soupy is to make sure your noodles are thoroughly dried before assembling your lasagna.
After preparing noodles according to package instructions, arrange them in a single layer on large cookie sheets sprayed with non-stick cooking spray. Gently pat noodles dry with a paper towel. Turn over and repeat. Allow to air dry until all excess moisture is gone.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
In a large glass bowl, combine ricotta cheese, beaten egg, 3 tablespoons Italian seasoning, and fresh parsley. Stir to combine.
Spray a 13 x 9” glass baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Add enough meat sauce to cover the bottom of the pan and then cover with 3 lasagna noodles. Top with an even layer of the ricotta cheese mixture, followed by a layer of shredded mozzarella and Gruyere cheese, using equal amounts of each. Finish with a layer of grated Parmesan and Asiago cheese, also in equal amounts.
Repeat this process three more times: meat, noodles, ricotta mixture, shredded cheeses, and grated cheeses. Sprinkle the remaining Italian seasoning across the final layer.
Loosely tent dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and continue baking for another 20-25 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to rest for 20 minutes before serving.
Easy Lasagna Recipe with Ricotta
Ingredients
- 4 cups meat sauce
- 12 whole lasagna noodles, cooked
- 24 oz ricotta cheese
- 1 egg, beaten
- 4 tbsp Italian seasoning, divided
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 8 oz package shredded mozzarella, divided
- 8 oz package shredded Gruyere cheese, divided
- 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 3/4 cup Asiago cheese, grated
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
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In a large glass bowl, combine ricotta cheese, beaten egg, 3 tablespoons Italian seasoning, and fresh parsley. Stir to combine.
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Spray a 13 x 9” glass baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Add enough meat sauce to cover the bottom of the pan and then cover with 3 lasagna noodles. Top with an even layer of the ricotta cheese mixture, followed by a layer of shredded mozzarella and Gruyere cheese, using equal amounts of each. Finish with a layer of grated Parmesan and Asiago cheese, also in equal amounts.
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Repeat this process three more times: meat, noodles, ricotta mixture, shredded cheeses, and grated cheeses. Sprinkle the remaining Italian seasoning across the final layer.
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Loosely tent dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and continue baking for another 20-25 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to rest for 20 minutes before serving.
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