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Easy Classic Lasagna

Diana
Try this easy classic lasagna recipe for your next family gathering. Layered with meaty sauce, noodles, and cheese.
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Servings 8 servings
Course Pasta
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 12 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces lasagna noodles
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 8 ounces mushrooms, optional
  • 1 jar spaghetti sauce, about 26 to 32 ounces, your favorite
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon dried leaf oregano, crumbled
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried leaf basil, crumbled
  • 1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Heat the oven to 350 F. Grease a 3-quart baking dish.
  • Cook lasagna noodles according to package directions; drain and set aside.
  • Brown beef, onion, and mushrooms in a large skillet; drain well. Stir in spaghetti sauce, garlic powder, salt, oregano, and basil.
  • In the prepared baking dish, layer one-third of the lasagna noodles, one-third of the sauce, and one-third of the ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses. Repeat the layers twice.
  • Bake the lasagna in the preheated oven for 30 minutes or until thoroughly heated and bubbly around the edges.
  • Let the lasagna stand for 8 to 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Keyword easy lasagna
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