Quick & Cozy 5-Ingredient Lasagna
A warm, comforting lasagna made with just five simple ingredients, perfect for busy weeknights and family dinners.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 9 pieces lasagna noodles (uncooked) Ensure noodles are uncooked for proper layering.
- 2 cups marinara sauce Use jarred or homemade.
- 2 cups ricotta cheese At room temperature for easy mixing.
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese Reserve some for topping.
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese For topping.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Ensure it’s properly preheated.
- In a large baking dish, spread a thin layer of marinara sauce at the bottom.
- Layer three uncooked lasagna noodles on top of the sauce, ensuring they’re evenly spaced.
- Spoon half of the ricotta cheese over the noodles, spreading evenly.
- Follow with one-third of your mozzarella cheese and a third of the marinara sauce.
- Repeat the layering process with another three noodles, remaining ricotta, one-third mozzarella, and another layer of marinara sauce.
- Place the final three noodles on top, then cover with the last of the marinara sauce.
- Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and all of the Parmesan cheese generously over the top.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let it rest for about 10 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months. When reheating, bring to room temperature and bake covered at 350°F (175°C) for about 20-25 minutes.