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A generous slice of cheesy, meaty lasagna, perfect for an Easy Lasagna Dinner for Busy Families.

Easy Lasagna Dinner for Busy Families

This recipe offers a quick and delicious lasagna that busy families can make with minimal effort. It's designed to be a satisfying meal that appeals to everyone at the table.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 377

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 (32 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
  • 32 ounces cottage cheese
  • 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese divided
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 teaspoons dried parsley
  • to taste salt
  • to taste ground black pepper
  • 9 lasagna noodles
  • ½ cup water

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Large bowl
  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • Aluminum foil

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook and stir the ground beef until browned and crumbly, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and discard the grease. Stir in the spaghetti sauce and simmer for 5 minutes.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the cottage cheese, 2 cups of mozzarella cheese, eggs, half of the grated Parmesan cheese, dried parsley, salt, and pepper.
  4. Spread 3/4 cup of the sauce mixture in the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Layer with 3 uncooked lasagna noodles, 1 3/4 cups of the cheese mixture, and 1/4 cup of sauce. Repeat these layers once more.
  5. Top with the remaining 3 noodles, the rest of the sauce, the remaining mozzarella cheese, and the remaining Parmesan cheese. Pour 1/2 cup of water along the edges of the dish. Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
  7. Let the lasagna stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 377kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 29gFat: 17g

Notes

This lasagna is perfect for busy weeknights when you want a comforting, homemade meal without spending hours in the kitchen. It's a crowd-pleaser that even picky eaters will enjoy.

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