Five Layer Lasagna Marinara Recipe
6 Full Pieces of Lasagna topped with Marinara
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Ingredients
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Lasagna Layers
Marinara Sauce
Method
Prepare Lasagna
- 1
Cook Lasagna Noodles
In a large pot, boil water and cook 12 lasagna noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 2
Mix Ricotta Filling
In a bowl, combine 2 cups of ricotta cheese, 2 eggs, 2 cups of spinach (chopped if fresh), and 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese. Mix well until all ingredients are combined.
Make Marinara Sauce
- 3
Sauté Garlic
In a large saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- 4
Add Tomatoes and Seasonings
Add 28 ounces of canned crushed tomatoes, 1 teaspoon of dried oregano, 1 teaspoon of dried basil, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of black pepper, and 1 teaspoon of sugar to the saucepan. Stir and let it simmer for 15 minutes.
- 5
Finish Marinara
Stir in 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh basil and remove from heat. Set aside.
Assemble Lasagna
- 6
Layer Ingredients
In a 9x13 inch baking dish, spread a thin layer of marinara sauce at the bottom. Place 3 noodles on top, followed by half of the ricotta mixture, a layer of 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese, and another layer of marinara sauce. Repeat this process until all ingredients are used, ending with a layer of noodles topped with marinara and the remaining mozzarella cheese.
Bake Lasagna
- 7
Preheat Oven
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 8
Bake
Cover the lasagna with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Then, remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- 9
Serve
Let the lasagna cool for 10 minutes before slicing into 6 pieces. Serve hot with additional marinara sauce if desired.