Classic Family Lasagna Recipe
Prepare to indulge in the heartwarming flavors of this Classic Family Lasagna, a dish that brings loved ones together around the dinner table. With a perfect blend of savory ingredients and comforting layers, this recipe promises to become a staple in your culinary repertoire.
Overview:
- Name: Classic Family Lasagna
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour and 15 minutes
- Servings: 12
- Calories per serving: 318.9
- Recipe Category: Poultry
- Keywords: Meat, Potluck, Weeknight, Oven, < 4 Hours
Ingredients:
Here’s what you’ll need:

Ingredient | Quantity |
---|---|
Onion | 1 |
Green bell pepper | 1 |
Garlic | 1 |
Ricotta cheese | 1/2 cup |
Parmesan cheese | 2 cups |
Egg | 1 |
Black pepper | 1 teaspoon |
Mozzarella cheese | 3 cups |
Lasagna noodles | 12 sheets |
Instructions:
Prep:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- Make sure to wash your hands thoroughly before handling ingredients.
Cooking:
- In a large skillet, cook and stir the chicken, onion, green bell pepper, and garlic over medium-high heat until the chicken is no longer pink.
- Stir in the sauce, heat through, and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese, egg, and black pepper, mixing well to create a creamy mixture.
- Spray a 13×9-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Spread 1/3 cup of sauce on the bottom of the dish.
- Place 3 lasagna noodles on top of the sauce.
- Layer with one-third of the sauce mixture, one-third of the ricotta mixture, and 1 cup of mozzarella cheese.
- Repeat the layers twice, ensuring to end with a layer of sauce mixture and ricotta mixture, but do not top with the remaining mozzarella cheese.
- Cover the dish tightly with foil, ensuring it’s lightly sprayed with nonstick cooking spray.
- Bake for 40 minutes.
- Remove the foil and sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese over the top.
- Bake for an additional 15 minutes or until the lasagna is bubbly, and the cheese is melted to perfection.
Serving:
Serve this Classic Family Lasagna hot and fresh from the oven, with a side salad or garlic bread to complete the meal. Watch as your loved ones gather around the table, savoring each bite and creating lasting memories together.
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
- Calories: 318.9
- Fat: 16.4g
- Saturated Fat: 8.9g
- Cholesterol: 67.8mg
- Sodium: 699.2mg
- Carbohydrates: 24.5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 7.9g
- Protein: 18.1g
Enjoy the delightful flavors and comforting aromas of this Classic Family Lasagna, perfect for any occasion, from weeknight dinners to potluck gatherings. Gather your ingredients and embark on a culinary journey that will surely delight the senses and warm the soul.