Description
This comforting Three Cheese Lasagna is a hearty, meat-free classic that layers tender, oven-ready pasta with a rich marinara sauce and a creamy blend of ricotta, mozzarella, and aged parmesan. Perfectly balanced with a binder of egg for stability, this restaurant-quality dish is designed to hold its shape beautifully when sliced, making it the ideal elegant centerpiece for family dinners, potlucks, or special occasions. Follow these simple steps for a golden-brown finish and perfectly soft layers.
Ingredients
1 box oven-ready lasagna noodles
15 oz ricotta cheese
3 cups mozzarella cheese, hand-shredded
1 cup aged parmesan cheese, freshly grated
32 oz high-quality marinara sauce
1 large egg
2 cups fresh spinach
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
Combine the ricotta, half-cup of parmesan, and the egg in a medium mixing bowl.
Spread one cup of marinara sauce on the bottom of a 9×13 baking dish.
Layer three lasagna noodles across the bottom of the dish.
Spread one-third of the ricotta mixture over the noodles.
Sprinkle one cup of mozzarella cheese over the ricotta layer.
Repeat the layering process two more times until you exhaust the ingredients.
Top the final layer with the remaining marinara sauce and remaining mozzarella.
Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil to trap moisture.
Bake for 35 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes to brown the cheese.
Allow the lasagna to rest for 10-15 minutes before serving to ensure clean slices.
Notes
Ensure you remove excess moisture from the ricotta before mixing to prevent a watery lasagna. Shredd your own mozzarella block for the best melt quality. Allow the dish to sit for at least 15 minutes after removing from the oven; this resting period is crucial for the layers to set.
- Prep Time: 25
- Cook Time: 50
- Category: Meals
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 65mg