Easy Cheesy Lasagna
Easy Cheesy Lasagna layers hearty beef and Italian sausage with jarred marinara, ricotta, and plenty of melty mozzarella for a rich, savory bake. Black olives and Italian herbs add depth to the tomato sauce, while the noodles turn tender in the oven. It’s a comforting crowd-pleaser perfect for weeknights, potlucks, or family gatherings.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook1 hr 20 mins
- Serves10
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Easy Cheesy Lasagna, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 50 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 12
- Heart Health
- 60
- Metabolic
- 24
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 37
- Performance
- 30
- General Wellness
- 1
Cook the ground beef and Italian sausage in a large skillet over medium-high heat until browned and crumbled; drain the excess grease. Stir in the olives and water; season with the minced garlic, oregano, onion flakes, garlic powder, pepper, sage, and basil. Simmer, stirring often, for about 15 minutes. Stir in the marinara sauce and take the skillet off the heat.
- 2
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- 3
Spoon a layer of the meat and sauce into 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; sprinkle with some mozzarella cheese. Add another layer of sauce; repeat the layers, finishing with meat and sauce on top. Reserve about 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, checking after 30 minutes. The lasagna is done when a knife easily pierces it. Sprinkle the reserved mozzarella cheese over the lasagna and bake until melted, about 10 minutes more.
- Calories 616.89 kcal High 31%
- Protein 34.35 g Good Source 69%
- Carbohydrate 43.06 g 16%
- Total Fat 34.12 g High 44%
- Saturated Fat 14.45 g High 72%
- Trans Fat 0.09 g High --
- Cholesterol 114.07 mg High 38%
- Sodium 989.43 mg High 43%
- Dietary Fiber 2.88 g Moderate 10%
- Total Sugars 4.28 g --
- Added Sugars 0.5 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 373.22 mg Good Source 29%
- Iron 3.99 mg Good Source 22%
- Potassium 349.03 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 40.79 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 0.12 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.23 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Easy Cheesy Lasagna is an Italian dinner recipe made with 15 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 40 mins, serves 10, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Dried Onion, Dried Oregano, and Dried Sage. Each serving provides about 616.89 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Easy Cheesy Lasagna?
- It is an Italian recipe made with 15 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Easy Cheesy Lasagna made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Dried Onion, Dried Oregano, Dried Sage, Fresh Basil. The full list of 15 is above.
- What goes well with Easy Cheesy Lasagna?
- Explore these Italian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Easy Cheesy Lasagna?
- About 1 hr 40 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 1 hr 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 616.89 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Easy Cheesy Lasagna easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 15 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Easy Cheesy Lasagna healthy?
- Easy Cheesy Lasagna has an easyChef Pro health score of 37/100. Per serving, it provides 616.89 calories and 34.35 g of protein, or 69% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 989.43 mg (43% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 14.45 g (72% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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