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A generous slice of cheesy, saucy lasagna ready for an Easy Lasagna Dinner for Busy Families.

Easy Lasagna Dinner for Busy Families

This recipe offers a quick and simple lasagna that busy families can prepare on hectic weeknights. It's designed to be kid-friendly and time-saving, making dinner a bonding experience.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 377
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 (32 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
  • 32 ounces cottage cheese
  • 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese divided
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 teaspoons dried parsley
  • to taste salt
  • to taste ground black pepper
  • 9 lasagna noodles
  • 1/2 cup water

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • large bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef until browned and crumbly, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and discard grease. Stir in spaghetti sauce and simmer for 5 minutes.
  3. In a large bowl, combine cottage cheese, 2 cups of mozzarella cheese, eggs, 1/2 of the grated Parmesan cheese, dried parsley, salt, and pepper.
  4. Spread 3/4 cup of sauce in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Layer with 3 uncooked lasagna noodles, 1 3/4 cups of the cheese mixture, and 1/4 cup sauce. Repeat these layers once more. Top with the remaining 3 noodles, sauce, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese. Pour 1/2 cup water along the edges of the dish. Cover tightly with aluminum foil.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. Uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
  6. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 377kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 29gFat: 17g

Notes

This lasagna is designed for busy families, offering a simple way to create a comforting meal together. You can involve your children in the layering process for a fun family activity.

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