Cheese Lasagna is a classic Italian dinner that's comforting, hearty and absolutely delicious. Made with oven-ready noodles and your favorite jar of sauce, this recipe is simple and great for family dinners.
Our delicious Cheese Lasagna is made with ricotta cheese, creamy mozzarella and tangy white cheddar cheese. Using your favorite brand of prepared marina sauce (or a simple homemade sauce) and oven-ready lasagna noodles make this recipe an easy and quick 1 pan dinner for busy nights and family dinners on the weekends and special gatherings too.
With picky kids who don't love eating a lot of meat because of its texture, we also make vegetarian stuffed peppers and meatless baked ziti for dinners everyone eats.
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Ingredients
You'll need a 9x13 inch baking dish, mixing bowl, spoon and aluminum foil, plus the following ingredients:
- Rcotta cheese
- White sharp cheddar cheese
- Mozzarella cheese
- Italian bread crumbs
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Marinara sauce
- Oven ready lasagna noodles
- Fresh basil or parsley for serving
What Is The Best Cheese For Lasagna?
The best cheese combinations for lasagna is ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, white cheddar cheese and parmesan cheese.
Can I Use Cooked Lasagna Noodles?
If you prefer to use traditional lasagna noodles instead of oven ready noodles, they should be pre-boiled according to the package instructions before making the lasagna.
Can I Use Cottage Cheese Instead Of Ricotta Cheese?
Yes, you can use the same amount of cottage cheese instead of the ricotta cheese.
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350℉.
- In a large bowl, mix together the ricotta cheese, white cheddar cheese, breadcrumbs, garlic powder and onion powder.
- Spread 1 cup of sauce on the bottom of the 9x13 inch baking dish. Lay 3 noodles longways on top of the sauce. Spread ½ of the cheese mixture over the noodles. Spread 1 cup of marinara sauce on top of the cheese mixture.
- Add 5 more noodles on top of the first layer. Spread the remaining cheese mixture over the noodles. Spread 1 cup of marinara sauce on top.
- Add the last layer of 5 noodles and spread 1 more cup of sauce on top, ensuring the noodles are completely covered.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and uncover. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese on top and bake uncovered for another 15 minutes, or until all of the cheese is melted and begins to turn golden brown.
- Top with chopped fresh parsley or basil and let cool for 15 minutes before serving.
Sides For Lasagna
Some great sides for lasagna are"
- Salads
- Breads, such as garlic bread, toasted Italian bread or rosemary parmesan bread, and cheese bread.
- Vegetables like roasted zucchini slices, air fried green beans, roasted asparagus and steamed broccoli.
How To Store
Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days, or tightly cover the baking dish with aluminum foil or plastic wrap. Reheat in the oven or microwave.
Freezer: Cheese lasagna can be frozen in freezer safe storage containers for up to 6 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.
Recipe
Cheese Lasagna
Equipment
- 9x13 inch baking dish
Ingredients
- 2 cups ricotta cheese or small curd cottage cheese
- 2 cups sharp white cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 cup Italian style bread crumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 4 cups marinara sauce
- 13 oven ready lasagna noodles
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- fresh parsley or basil for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350℉.
- In a large bowl, mix together the ricotta cheese, white cheddar cheese, breadcrumbs, garlic powder and onion powder.
- Spread 1 cup of sauce on the bottom of the 9x13 inch baking dish. Lay 3 noodles longways on top of the sauce. Spread ½ of the cheese mixture over the noodles. Spread 1 cup of marinara sauce on top of the cheese mixture.
- Add 5 more noodles on top of the first layer. Spread the remaining cheese mixture over the noodles. Spread 1 cup of marinara sauce on top.
- Add the last layer of 5 noodles and spread 1 more cup of sauce on top, ensuring the noodles are completely covered.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and uncover. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese on top and bake uncovered for another 15 minutes, or until all of the cheese is melted and begins to turn golden brown.
- Top with chopped fresh parsley or basil and let cool for 15 minutes before serving.
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