Jul 14 2026
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Lunch Lasagna Mia Recipe

Inspired by Piazza Mia Italian Bar & Grill
Time1h
Serves6

Lasagna, Marinara Sauce and Mozzarella.

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Ingredients

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Lasagna Noodles

Marinara Sauce

Cheese Layer

Topping

Method

Preparation of Marinara Sauce

  1. 1

    Step 1: Sauté Garlic

    In a medium saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.

  2. 2

    Step 2: Add Tomatoes

    Pour in the 28 oz of canned crushed tomatoes and stir to combine with the garlic.

  3. 3

    Step 3: Season the Sauce

    Add 1 teaspoon of dried oregano, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of black pepper, and 1 teaspoon of sugar to the sauce. Stir well and let it simmer for about 15 minutes.

  4. 4

    Step 4: Finish with Basil

    Stir in 1 cup of chopped fresh basil just before removing the sauce from the heat. Set aside.

Cheese Mixture Preparation

  1. 5

    Step 5: Mix Cheese Ingredients

    In a bowl, combine 15 oz of ricotta cheese, 1 egg, 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese, 0.5 tsp of salt, and 0.5 tsp of black pepper. Mix until smooth and well combined.

Lasagna Assembly

  1. 6

    Step 6: Preheat Oven

    Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

  2. 7

    Step 7: Layer Ingredients

    In a 9x13 inch baking dish, spread a thin layer of marinara sauce on the bottom. Place 3 lasagna noodles over the sauce. Spread 1/3 of the cheese mixture over the noodles, followed by 1/3 of the marinara sauce. Repeat the layers two more times, finishing with a layer of marinara sauce.

  3. 8

    Step 8: Add Mozzarella Topping

    Sprinkle 2 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top layer of marinara sauce.

Baking

  1. 9

    Step 9: Bake the Lasagna

    Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.

  2. 10

    Step 10: Cool and Serve

    Remove the lasagna from the oven and let it cool for about 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm.

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