Easy Homemade Lasagna

What’s not to love about lasagna? All those layers of savory meat sauce, tender noodles, and ooey-gooey melted cheese — I’m hungry just thinking about it!

To be honest, I used to always grab a frozen lasagna because I thought making it from scratch was way too complicated.

Turns out, I couldn’t have been more wrong. This Easy Homemade Lasagna recipe is simple to make, full of flavor, and tastes even better the next day.

Whether you’re a beginner in the kitchen or a confident home cook, this classic Italian-inspired dish is one you’ll want to make again and again.

It’s hearty, cozy, and perfect for Sunday dinners, holidays, or whenever you’re craving comfort food straight from the oven.

One of my favorite shortcuts is using Reggano Oven Ready Lasagna Noodles from Aldi. They save so much time because you don’t have to boil the noodles — just layer them straight into the dish and bake.

It makes the whole process so much easier, especially on busy weeknights!

So, the next time you’re craving lasagna, why not try your hand at this classic dish?

Why You’ll Love This Easy Lasagna

• Simple ingredients — pantry staples and easy-to-find cheeses.
• Make-ahead friendly — assemble and refrigerate or freeze for later.
• Crowd-pleasing — everyone loves a big, cheesy pan of lasagna!
• Budget-friendly — homemade costs much less than store-bought.

What is Easy Homemade Lasagna?

Easy Homemade Lasagna is a simplified version of the classic Italian comfort food that layers tender pasta noodles, rich meat sauce, and creamy, melted cheese.

Unlike traditional lasagna recipes that can take hours to make, this version keeps things quick and simple — no fancy ingredients or complicated steps required!

It’s the perfect balance of hearty and cheesy, making it a family favorite for weeknight dinners, Sunday suppers, or even special occasions.

With just a few basic ingredients, you can create a warm, satisfying meal that tastes like it came straight from an Italian restaurant — but made with love right in your own kitchen.

Making lasagna from scratch doesn’t have to be intimidating — and once you taste how delicious homemade lasagna is, you’ll never go back to the frozen kind again.

My family loves when the edges get golden and bubbly, and I bet yours will too.

If you try this recipe, let me know in the comments below!

I love seeing what you make — and don’t forget to save this recipe on Pinterest for later.

Ingredients

• Ground beef
• Ground pork
• Pasta sauce
• Lasagna noodles
• Parmesan cheese
• Mozzarella cheese
• Cottage cheese
• Eggs
• Salt
• Ground pepper

How to make Easy Homemade Lasagna

In a large skillet over medium heat brown the ground beef and ground pork together.

Drain any excess fat.

Return meat to skillet and add the pasta sauce.

Simmer for 30 minutes.

In a large bowl, mix together the cottage cheese, 2 cups of the mozzarella cheese, eggs, ½ cup of grated Parmesan cheese.

Mix well.

In a small bowl mix together the remaining mozzarella and parmesan cheeses.

Spread 1 cup of sauce in the bottom of a lightly greased 9×13 baking dish.

Layer 3 noodles over the sauce.

Top with 1/3 of the cottage cheese mixture and then 1/2 cup of the sauce.

Repeat with another layer of noodles, remaining cottage cheese mixture, and sauce.

Finish with the last layer of noodles, sauce, and the remaining mozzarella parmesan mixture.

Cover tightly with foil and bake at 350° F for 45 minutes.

Remove foil and bake another 10 minutes uncovered.

Remove from oven and let rest 10 minutes before slicing.

Grab a plate and enjoy this hearty comfort food!

 

 

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