Easy Lasagna Cooking – Cozy Romantic Dinner Idea
This homemade lasagna layers tender noodles with creamy ricotta, rich tomato sauce, mozzarella, and your choice of sautéed vegetables or shredded chicken. Cozy, customizable, and always a hit at the table.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40–45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 6–8 servings 1x
Ingredients
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9–12 lasagna noodles (boiled or oven-ready)
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1½ cups ricotta cheese
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1 egg
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¼ cup grated Parmesan
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2 cups shredded mozzarella
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3 cups marinara or tomato sauce
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2 cups shredded cooked chicken or sautéed veggies
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1 tsp Italian seasoning
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Salt & pepper to taste
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Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375°F.
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Mix ricotta with egg, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
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Spread a thin layer of sauce in a 9×13″ baking dish.
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Add noodles, then ricotta, chicken or veggies, sauce, and mozzarella. Repeat layers.
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Finish with noodles, sauce, and cheese.
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Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
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Uncover and bake 15–20 more minutes until golden.
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Let rest 10 minutes before slicing.
Notes
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Substitute cottage cheese for ricotta if preferred.
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Add spinach, mushrooms, or zucchini for a vegetarian twist.
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Freeze leftovers in single-serve portions.