Simple 5-Ingredient Lasagna Recipe

 

Simple 5-Ingredient Lasagna Recipe

Imagine you have a dish of lasagna that is so good and so easy to make. This Simple 5-Ingredient Lasagna is great when you are busy and want something everyone will like. You need ground beef, marinara sauce, pasta, ricotta cheese, and mozzarella cheese. These ingredients come together to make a dish that your family will love. You can make it for a party. Just because you want something good to eat.

 

Why I love it.

I love making this lasagna because it is easy and everyone likes it. The combination of ground beef, marinara sauce, and mozzarella cheese is a classic. You can also add things to it, like spinach, or use more cheese. It is a dish to make when you have people coming over. If you have any leftover lasagna, you can use it the next day. This Simple 5-Ingredient Lasagna is a choice for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion.

 

Preparation time: 15 minutes

Cooking time: 30-35 minutes

time: 45-50 minutes

Serves: 4-6 people

Difficulty level: Easy

Ingredients

·       1 lb ground beef

·       1 jar marinara sauce

·       6 lasagna noodles

·       1 cup of ricotta cheese

·       2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese.

Tools

o   9x13 inch baking dish

o   Skillet

o   Measuring cups and spoons

Instructions

Step 1.

Cook the ground beef in a skillet until it is no longer pink. Then drain the fat. Add the marinara sauce.

Step 2.

Mix the ricotta cheese with a bit of mozzarella cheese. You can also add an egg to make it fluffy.

Step 3.

Now it is time to put the lasagna together. Start with the sauce, then add the noodles, the ricotta cheese mixture, the ground beef mixture, and finally the mozzarella cheese. Repeat this process one time and top it with mozzarella cheese.

Step 4. Put the lasagna in the oven at 350°F for 30-35 minutes. The cheese should be. Bubbly.

Step 5.

Let the lasagna rest for 5 minutes before you serve it.

Approximate macros, per serving

v  Calories: 400

v  Protein: 30 g

v  Carbohydrates: 30 g

v  Fat: 20 g

v  Fiber: 2 g

What to serve with this 5-Ingredient Lasagna

You can serve it with a simple green salad, garlic bread or roasted broccoli. A glass of wine is also a good choice.

Tips and variations

o   You can use noodles that do not need to be boiled.

o   You can add spinach or mushrooms to the ground beef mixture.

o   You can add more mozzarella cheese to make it extra cheesy.

o   You can make it ahead of time. Bake it when you are ready.

Substitute notes

o   You can use ground turkey, chicken, or plant-based meat of ground beef.

o   You can use cottage cheese or ricotta cheese.

o   You can use salsa or marinara sauce.

Frequently asked questions

1. Do I need to pre-cook the noodles?

No, you do not need to pre-cook the noodles if you use the kind that do not need to be boiled.

2. Can I make this 5-Ingredient Lasagna ahead of time?

Yes, you can make it ahead of time. Bake it when you are ready.

3. How do I keep it from getting soggy?

Do not add much sauce to the layers.

4. Can I freeze the lasagna?

Yes, you can freeze it. Then bake it when you are ready. You will need to add about 10 minutes to the baking time.

5. Can I use cheese?

Yes, you can use cheese like cheddar or fontina.

6. How do I reheat leftovers?

Cover it with foil. Bake it at 350°F for about 20 minutes.