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Make-Ahead Lasagna

Make-Ahead Lasagna

Having guests over for dinner? You can make this recipe in advance and just pop it in the oven before your guests arrive. It's delicious and hearty and a sure crowd-pleaser. Serve with breadsticks and a side salad.
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Course: Recipes
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 12 pieces
Calories: 593kcal
Author: Jennifer
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes

Ingredients
 

  • 2 lbs ground beef
  • 2 jars spaghetti sauce
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 20 ounces ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 12-15 no-cook lasagna noodles
  • 6 cups mozzarella cheese

Directions

  • In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until browned; drain. Stir in spaghetti sauce. In a large bowl, combine eggs, ricotta, Parmesan, and pepper.
  • Spread 1 cup meat sauce into a greased 13X9 inch baking dish. Layer with 4-5 noodles, half the ricotta mixture, 1 cup meat sauce, and 1 cup mozzarella. Repeat layers. Top with remaining noodles, meat sauce, and mozzarella. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.
  • Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Cover with foil and bake at 375 degrees for 1 hour. Uncover and bake 10-15 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.

Notes

Lasagna can be baked immediately

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1 grams | Calories: 593 kcal | Carbohydrates: 28 g | Protein: 38 g | Fat: 36 g | Saturated Fat: 18 g | Cholesterol: 153 mg | Sodium: 1110 mg | Fiber: 3 g | Sugar: 6 g
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