A hearty, classic Ronzoni lasagna recipe with layers of tender noodles, rich marinara sauce, seasoned meat, and creamy cheese. Perfect for dinner, family gatherings, or special occasions.
Author:Elara
Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:40 minutes
Total Time:1 hour
Yield:8 servings 1x
Category:Dinner
Method:Baking
Cuisine:Italian
Ingredients
Scale
12Ronzoni lasagna noodles (or oven-ready)
1 lb ground beef or Italian sausage
3 cups marinara sauce
1 ½ cups ricotta cheese
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 large eggs
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp dried basil
½ tsp dried oregano
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Prep: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook Ronzoni noodles according to package instructions (skip if using oven-ready noodles).
Cook Meat: In a skillet, brown the ground beef or sausage. Drain excess fat and mix with marinara sauce.
Mix Cheese: In a bowl, combine ricotta, eggs, garlic powder, basil, oregano, and Parmesan. Mix until smooth.
Layer: Spread a thin layer of sauce on the bottom of a greased baking dish. Layer noodles, meat sauce, ricotta mixture, and mozzarella. Repeat until all ingredients are used, finishing with mozzarella on top.
Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 10-15 minutes, until bubbly and golden.
Rest and Serve: Let the lasagna rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, replace meat with sautéed zucchini or mushrooms.
Freeze assembled lasagna for up to 3 months and bake directly from frozen, adding 15 minutes to the cook time.