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Corner-Piece Lasagna

A comforting lasagna packed with layers of noodles, seasoned ricotta, savory meat, and topped with bubbling cheeses, perfect for family dinners and feeding a crowd.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Serving Size 8 servings

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 12 oz Lasagna noodles Regular or oven-ready
  • 1 lb Ground beef or Italian sausage Or a mix
  • 15 oz Ricotta cheese
  • 2 cup Mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 3 cup Marinara sauce Store-bought or homemade
  • 1 large Egg To bind the ricotta
  • 2 clove Garlic, minced
  • 1 small Onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning Or a mix of basil, oregano, thyme
  • to taste Salt and pepper

Instructions

Preparation

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Cook the lasagna noodles according to package directions; drain and lay flat to prevent sticking. If using oven-ready noodles, you can skip this step.
  • Heat a skillet over medium heat. Sauté the chopped onion until translucent, about 4-5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
  • Add ground beef or sausage and cook until browned and cooked through; drain excess fat. Season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of Italian seasoning.
  • In a medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese, the egg, a pinch of salt and pepper, and 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning. Mix until smooth and spreadable.

Assembly

  • Spread a thin layer of marinara across the bottom of a baking dish.
  • Lay down a single layer of noodles. Dollop and spread some ricotta mixture over the noodles, then sprinkle a portion of the cooked meat, and add a layer of shredded mozzarella.
  • Repeat layers (sauce → noodles → ricotta → meat → mozzarella) until the dish is filled, finishing with sauce across the top and a generous sprinkle of Parmesan.

Baking

  • Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
  • Remove the foil and bake an additional 15 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly and the edges are crisping.
  • Let the lasagna rest at least 10-15 minutes before slicing. Cut out the corner pieces first to claim those crunchy edges.

Notes

Pairs well with a crisp green salad, garlic bread, or roasted vegetables. Allow to rest before slicing to maintain structure.