America S Test Kitchen Simple Cheese Lasagna Recipe

Ingredients for America S Test Kitchen Simple Cheese Lasagna

• Ricotta Cheese
• Parmesan Cheese
• Fresh Basil
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 (24-26 ounce) jars tomato sauce
• No Boil Lasagna Noodles
• Whole Milk Mozzarella

How to Make America S Test Kitchen Simple Cheese Lasagna

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a medium bowl, combine 15 ounces ricotta cheese, 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1/2 cup packed fresh basil leaves, 1 large egg, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Mix well.
3. Spread 1/4 cup of tomato sauce in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
4. Layer 3 lasagna noodles over the sauce. Spread 3 tablespoons of the ricotta mixture down the center of each noodle, then spread evenly.
5. Sprinkle 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese over the ricotta layer.
6. Spoon 1 1/2 cups tomato sauce over the mozzarella cheese.
7. Repeat layers 2 more times (noodles, ricotta, mozzarella, sauce).
8. Top with the remaining 3 lasagna noodles.
9. Spread the remaining 1 1/4 cups tomato sauce over the noodles.
10. Sprinkle with the remaining 1 cup mozzarella and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese.
11. Lightly spray a large sheet of aluminum foil with cooking spray and cover the lasagna.
12. Bake for 15 minutes covered.
13. Remove foil and bake for another 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is golden brown and bubbly.
14. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.