How long does leftover lasagna keep fresh in the refrigerator?

Lasagna leftovers will last 3 to 4 days when stored covered․

Can this lasagna be frozen, and if so, how should I do it?

Yes‚ let the lasagna cool‚ then wrap it in plastic and foil or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 months․

My lasagna sometimes turns out watery. How can I prevent this?

Drain the grease from the beef after browning․ Thicken the marinara sauce before using it․

I want to make this ahead for a party. How do I store and reheat it before serving?

Lasagna can be assembled ahead and kept in the refrigerator for up to one day․ Adjust the cook time by adding 15 minutes when baking covered lasagna․

Easy Lasagna: Hearty Comfort Food for Family Dinners

By Lucas MorganSep 13, 2026

Prep

30 min

Cook

50 min

Total

80 min

Servings

Level

Easy

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This lasagna recipe has‌ a‌ strong aroma of marinara sauce and melted cheese․ This lasagna‌ is suitable for‌ serving at weeknight dinners and other gatherings․ Meat sauce and ricotta and mozzarella cheeses add‌ flavor‌ to this dish․ This homemade lasagna recipe is a‌ family favorite with a relatively‌ short preparation time․

Easy Lasagna: Hearty Comfort Food for Family Dinners

Why you'll love this recipe

Easy to make during the week when‌ you don't have a lot of time․
Crowd-pleaser for family dinners
Tips for entertaining quickly and easily
Made with ingredients you probably have at home․

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Cook lasagna noodles in boiling salted water until al dente; drain and cool.

Sauté onions in olive oil in a large skillet until soft and fragrant.

Add ground beef, seasoning with salt and pepper, and brown until no pink remains.

Stir in minced garlic, marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, and parsley; let simmer for 10-15 minutes.

In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese with a beaten egg, mozzarella, and Parmesan.

In a 9x13-inch baking dish, layer meat sauce, noodles, ricotta mixture, and more cheese; repeat layers.

Bake covered with foil for 35 minutes, then uncover and bake for another 10-15 minutes until bubbly.

Let the lasagna rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Optionally, garnish with fresh basil or parsley.

FAQ

Yes‚ you can use no-boil noodles in this‌ recipe․ Make sure‌ you have enough sauce to cover the noodles․

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Easy Lasagna: Hearty Comfort Food for Family Dinners

Name: Easy Lasagna: Hearty Comfort Food for Family Dinners
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 80 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 cup chopped yellow onion; 1 pound ground beef (can substitute with ground turkey or sausage); 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 3 cloves minced garlic; 24 ounces marinara sauce (for best results, use quality store-bought); 1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning; 1/4 cup fresh parsley (or use dried if that's what you have); 12 ounces lasagna noodles (no-boil works too); 1 large egg (optional, for smoother ricotta filling); 15 ounces ricotta cheese; 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese; 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

By Lucas MorganSep 13, 2026

Prep

30 min

Cook

50 min

Total

80 min

Servings

Level

Easy

Jump to recipe

Why you'll love this recipe

Easy to make during the week when‌ you don't have a lot of time․
Crowd-pleaser for family dinners
Tips for entertaining quickly and easily
Made with ingredients you probably have at home․

Ingredients

Servings4

•1 tablespoon olive oil
•1 cup chopped yellow onion
•1 pound ground beef (can substitute with ground turkey or sausage)
•1 teaspoon salt
•1 teaspoon black pepper
•3 cloves minced garlic
•24 ounces marinara sauce (for best results, use quality store-bought)
•1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning
•¼ cup fresh parsley (or use dried if that's what you have)
•12 ounces lasagna noodles (no-boil works too)
•1 large egg (optional, for smoother ricotta filling)
•15 ounces ricotta cheese
•2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
•½ cup grated parmesan cheese

Instructions

1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2
Cook lasagna noodles in boiling salted water until al dente; drain and cool.
3
Sauté onions in olive oil in a large skillet until soft and fragrant.
4
Add ground beef, seasoning with salt and pepper, and brown until no pink remains.
5
Stir in minced garlic, marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, and parsley; let simmer for 10-15 minutes.
6
In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese with a beaten egg, mozzarella, and Parmesan.
7
In a 9x13-inch baking dish, layer meat sauce, noodles, ricotta mixture, and more cheese; repeat layers.
8
Bake covered with foil for 35 minutes, then uncover and bake for another 10-15 minutes until bubbly.
9
Let the lasagna rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
10
Optionally, garnish with fresh basil or parsley.