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4.94 from 15 votes

Classic Lasagna

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: casserole, pasta
Servings: 12 servings
Author: foodyschmoody

Ingredients

  • 32 ounce ricotta cheese I use part skim
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper freshly cracked
  • ¼ cup parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 2 tablespoon parsley freshly chopped
  • 16 ounce lasagna noodles
  • 16 ounce mozzarella cheese cut into slices or squares
  • 48 ounce pasta sauce any variety
  • Fresh basil for garnish.

Instructions

  • Prepare pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside to cool slightly, just enough to be able to handle.
  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Add ricotta, eggs, salt, pepper, parmesan cheese and parsley to a bowl. Stir to combine well.
  • Spread about 2 ladles full of sauce in the bottom of a 9x13 baking dish. Place 3 noodles, slightly overlapping. Spread an even layer of the ricotta mixture over noodles. Place a few pieces of the freshly cut mozzarella over the ricotta then add another 2 or so ladles full of sauce over that. Repeat layers two or three more times, depending on the depth of your pan. Your ending layer should be noodle, sauce and mozzarella; no ricotta.
  • Cover with foil and bake 35 minutes.
  • After 35 minutes, remove foil and bake another 10 minutes more.
  • Once out of the oven, allow to set up for at least 10-15 minutes before serving.
  • When serving, top each piece with either 1 leaf of basil or a few torn pieces.

Notes

You will have extra noodles. I always prepare the entire box of noodles because some will tear or break.