Easy Lasagna With Meat Sauce

4.50 from 4 votes

This easy lasagna recipe is a classic family dinner! Lasagna noodles are layered with a rich meat sauce, creamy ricotta, and lots of cheese.

Prep Time20

Cook Time1

Total Time1 20

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: lasagna with meat sauce, meat lasagna

Servings: servings

Calories: 415kcal

Heat oven to 350°F. Cook pasta al dente according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
While noodles are boiling,brown beef, sausage, onion and garlic over medium high heat until no pink remains. Drain any fat.
Stir in pasta sauce and simmer 5 minutes.
Make Cheese Mixture by combining 1 ½ cups mozzarella, ¼ cup parmesan cheese, ricotta, cottage cheese, and egg.
Add 1 cup meat sauce to a 9x13 pan.
Top with 3 lasagna noodles. Layer with ⅓ of the Cheese Mixture and 1 cup of meat sauce.
Repeat twice more.
Finish with 3 noodles topped with remaining sauce.
Top with remaining cheese.
Cover with foil and bake 45 minutes.
Uncover and bake an additional 15 minutes or until browned and bubbly.
Broil 2-3 minutes if desired.
Rest 10-15 minutes before cutting.

Don’t skip the resting time: Letting the lasagna sit before cutting helps the layers stay intact.

Cook noodles al dente: They’ll continue to cook in the oven, so slightly firm noodles work best.

Drain the meat well: This prevents excess grease in the final dish.

Use freshly shredded cheese: It melts more smoothly and gives better texture.

Layer evenly: Consistent layers ensure every bite has the perfect balance of flavors.