Simply Traditional Lasagna Recipe
Add a photo
1 of 2 Photos

Simply Traditional Lasagna

By: Sophie  
"A traditional lasagna, with about half the time and effort! I always cook extra to have leftovers, but the more I cook, the more they eat! Serve with garlic toast and salad."

Rating: This weblink has been rated 55 times with an average star rating of 4.6 Read Reviews (47)

Rate/Review | 2,506 people have saved this

Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
40 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr

Servings  (Help)

Calculate

 

Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 pound bulk Italian sausage
  • 1/2 cup warm water
  • 1 cup sliced black olives
  • 1 pinch basil
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons dried sage
  • 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon dried onion flakes
  • 2 (14 ounce) jars marinara sauce
  • 1 (16 ounce) package lasagna noodles
  • 8 ounces ricotta cheese
  • 1 pound mozzarella cheese, shredded

Directions

  1. Brown the ground beef and Italian sausage in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drain excess grease. Stir in the water and black olives, and season with basil, garlic powder, oregano, sage, pepper, minced garlic, and onion flakes. Simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in the marinara sauce, and remove from the heat.
  2. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  3. Place a layer of the meat and sauce in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Cover with a layer of dry noodles. Spread a thin layer of ricotta cheese over the noodles, and sprinkle with a little mozzarella cheese. Cover with another layer of sauce, and repeat layering ending with the meat and sauce on top. Reserve about 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese for later.
  4. Bake for 45 minutes in the preheated oven, but check after 30 minutes depending on how thick the lasagna is. Lasagna is cooked when you can easily stick a knife into it. Sprinkle the reserved cheese over the top, and return to the oven for about 10 minutes for a nice melted cheese topping.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 736 | Total Fat: 34.6g | Cholesterol: 104mg

ADVERTISEMENT

 view all reviews »

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 26, 2009 by Sophie 
***I just realized that my recipe was changed. If you can, use fresh finely chopped onions,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 1, 2004 by busy mammo mama 
haven't used this recipe but I have been using dry noodles in my lasagna for years now. You... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 30, 2007 by CASHCHAZ 
Easy recipe for lasagna. Not only does it eliminate the boiling of the noodles, but you don't... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 1, 2008 by sueboots 
I doubled the sauce, used 1 1/2 cartons of ricotta chees and made it in a deep lasagna pan. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 10, 2004 by NITEWISPER 
This was my first attempt at lasagna and I definitely will make it again! The Italian sausage... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 18, 2006 by ChefDadWouldBeProud 
I was surprised by the flavor of this dish. Very unique and spicey...in a good way. Husband... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 4, 2004 by Esmee Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
I really liked this recipe. Very easy, but still delivered that 'mom's homemade lasagna' taste. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 8, 2008 by reegirl 
I've never cooked my lasagna noodles, but I'd have to say this is one of the best lasagnas... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 13, 2008 by SarahSmile411 
This lasagna was the best! Easy to make and even better to eat. The time I make it though I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 10, 2007 by kfcempress 
Had to cook this without the olives due to some picky eaters in the bunch I was feeding. I... MORE

 
Something worth saving?

Register now to save all your favorites in your recipe box.

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
 
Select Your Version:  United States  |  Canada  |  United Kingdom & Ireland  |  Australia & New Zealand  |  Germany  |  France  |  China  |  Japan  |  Quebec  |  SE Asia  |  Netherlands

Frequently Asked Questions What's this?