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Easy Lasagna Casserole

Enjoy the same big Italian flavors of traditional lasagna in this easy to make, easy to enjoy lasagna casserole.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: dinneer
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Lasagna, lasagna casserole
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 373kcal
Author: Erica Walker

Equipment

  • 1 9x13 baking dish

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces campanelle pasta (cavatappi, penne, or small shells will also work great)
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 3 cloves garlic (finely minced)
  • Salt and pepper (to taste)
  • 1 (24-ounce) jar marinara sauce (I like to use our homemade canned spaghetti sauce (see link above) or Rao's brand)
  • 1/2 cup beef broth
  • 1 (15 ounce) container Ricotta cheese (I like to use the whole milk ricotta)
  • 1 egg
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (divided)
  • 1/2 cup fresh grated Parmesan (divided)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh, chopped basil

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350℉. Prepare a 9x13 baking dish by spraying with cooking spray. Set aside.
    Baking dish sprayed with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Cook pasta to "al dente" according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
    Colander with fresh cooked pasta.
  • In a Dutch oven or deep-walled skillet cook ground beef, onion, and garlic together until onions become soft and beef is browned and cooked through. Season with salt and pepper.
    Dutch oven with cooked ground beef and onion. Wooden spoon on the side.
  • Add marinara and beef broth and simmer for 10 minutes.
    Dutch oven with marinara sauce. Wooden spoon on the side.
  • While sauce is simmering, whisk ricotta and egg together until smooth. Stir in 1 cup of mozzarella and 1/4 cup parmesan. Season with salt and pepper to taste and set aside.
    Glass mixing bowl with combined cheeses and whisk. Salt and pepper on the side.
  • When sauce is done cooking, remove from heat and stir in cooked pasta and fresh basil.
    Dutch oven with sauce and noodles combined and fresh basil on top.
  • Place half of the pasta/sauce mixture in the prepared baking dish. Spoon ricotta mixture evenly over the pasta and gently spread to even out, then add the remaining pasta/sauce mixture.
    Baking dish with layer of marinara pasta and cheese layer spread on top with a wooden spoon.
  • Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Top with remaining cheeses and bake, uncovered for an additional 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.
    Baked lasagna casserole in a casserole dish.

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Nutrition

Calories: 373kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 63mg | Sodium: 373mg | Potassium: 333mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 266IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 238mg | Iron: 2mg