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Easy Meat Lasagna

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This no-fuss meat lasagna is the definition of comfort food. With hearty layers of pasta, savory meat sauce, creamy ricotta, and gooey melted cheese, it’s the kind of dish that feels like a warm hug straight from the oven—perfect for weeknights or Sunday dinners.

Ingredients

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9 lasagna noodles, cooked al dente

1 lb ground beef (or beef/pork mix)

1 small onion, diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 jar (24 oz) marinara or pasta sauce

1 tsp Italian seasoning

Salt & pepper to taste

1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese (or cottage cheese)

1 egg

2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Optional: fresh basil or parsley for garnish

Instructions

Cook Meat Sauce: In a large skillet, cook beef and onion until browned. Add garlic and cook 1 minute. Stir in marinara, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer 10 minutes.

Mix Ricotta Filling: In a bowl, mix ricotta with egg and a pinch of salt.

Assemble Lasagna: In a 9×13-inch dish, spread a thin layer of meat sauce. Layer 3 noodles, half the ricotta, a third of the mozzarella, and a layer of sauce. Repeat once more. Finish with noodles, sauce, mozzarella, and Parmesan.

Bake: Cover with foil and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25 minutes. Uncover and bake 15–20 minutes more until golden and bubbly.

Rest & Serve: Let sit 10–15 minutes before slicing. Garnish with herbs if desired.

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