Description
Cheesy easy sheet pan lasagna recipe brings Italian comfort to weeknight dinners with minimal cleanup. Layers of pasta, rich marinara, and melted cheese create a delightful meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 pound Italian sausage
- 16 ounces (454 grams) lasagna noodles
- 4 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup parmesan cheese
Aromatics and Herbs:
- 1 shallot, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) Italian seasoning
- 2 cups spinach
- Fresh basil for garnish
Cooking Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) olive oil
Instructions
- Snap lasagna noodles into 2-inch fragments, immerse in boiling water for 6-8 minutes until tender yet firm.
- Rapidly sauté fresh spinach in hot skillet for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly until leaves collapse and release moisture.
- Whisk ricotta cheese with wilted spinach, incorporating cracked black pepper, salt, and dried herbs for enhanced flavor profile.
- In heavy skillet, thoroughly brown ground beef and sausage with minced shallots and crushed garlic, ensuring meat develops rich caramelized edges.
- Pour marinara sauce into meat mixture, blending seamlessly with Italian seasonings, then fold in partially cooked noodle pieces and shredded mozzarella.
- Transfer combined mixture into sheet pan, creating even layer, then generously dollop seasoned ricotta across surface and sprinkle remaining cheese on top.
- Position pan in preheated 350°F oven, bake for 35 minutes until cheese melts completely and edges turn golden brown with bubbling sauce visible.
Notes
- Choose short lasagna noodles or break long noodles for easier serving and even cooking distribution.
- Prevent soggy texture by cooking pasta just until al dente, ensuring it absorbs sauce without becoming mushy.
- Drain spinach thoroughly after sautéing to avoid excess water diluting the ricotta mixture.
- Brown meat completely to develop deep, rich flavor and eliminate potential raw meat texture.
- Customize protein by substituting ground beef with turkey or plant-based crumbles for dietary preferences.
- Enhance sauce complexity by adding a splash of red wine or fresh herbs like basil and oregano.
- Reduce fat content by using part-skim ricotta and low-fat mozzarella without compromising taste.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 487
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg