Cook the ground beef in a large skillet until browned.
Add onion and sauté until soft.
Add garlic, cook 30 seconds.
Stir in marinara, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, salt & pepper.
Simmer 10 minutes.
2️⃣ Make the creamy cheese filling
In a bowl, mix ricotta, cottage cheese, cream cheese, egg, parmesan, parsley, salt & pepper.
Stir until smooth and creamy — this is your million-dollar layer! 💛
3️⃣ Assemble the lasagna
In a 9×13” baking dish: 8. Spread a thin layer of meat sauce. 9. Add a layer of noodles. 10. Spread 1/3 of the cheese mixture. 11. Add 1/3 of the meat sauce. 12. Sprinkle mozzarella. 13. Repeat layers (noodles → cheese → meat → mozzarella) until everything is used. 14. Finish with mozzarella and Parmesan.
4️⃣ Bake
Cover with foil and bake at 350°F / 180°C for 30 minutes.
Remove foil and bake an additional 15–20 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Let rest 10–15 minutes before slicing.
✨ Tips for the Best Lasagna
Letting it rest makes perfect slices.
Add Italian sausage for extra flavor.
Use oven-ready noodles for faster prep.
Add spinach in the cheese layer for a veggie version.
Make ahead: Assemble, refrigerate, and bake the next day.
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