Easy Lasagna Recipe with Jar Sauce

Close up of one serving of lasagna on a white plate.

5 from 16 votes

This easy lasagna recipe with jar sauce uses just 7 simple ingredients, including Italian sausage, ricotta, mozzarella, and store-bought pasta sauce for a hearty family dinner.

Prep Time10

Cook Time53

Resting Time10

Total Time1 13

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, Italian

Keyword: Classico Lasagna, how to make lasagna

Servings: servings

Calories: 353kcal

Author: Mindy Boyd

Ingredients

8 lasagna noodles
1 pound Italian sausage
1 container Ricotta cheese 15 ounces
2 eggs lightly beaten
½ cup Parmesan cheese
4 cups mozzarella cheese divided
1 jar pasta sauce 24 ounces

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°.
Cook lasagna for 2 minutes less than the shortest time specified on the package (about 8 minutes), drain and set aside.
In a large skillet over medium to medium-high heat brown sausage breaking into small crumbles as it cooks, about 5 minutes.
In a medium bowl mix the ricotta cheese, beaten eggs, Parmesan cheese, and one cup mozzarella cheese until well combined; set aside.
Spread one cup of pasta sauce on the bottom of a 9″ X 13″ baking dish, top with half of the lasagna noodles, half of the ricotta cheese mixture, half of the cooked sausage, half of the remaining pasta sauce, and half of the remaining mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers with the remaining half of the ingredients.
Bake 35 – 40 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Allow to set up 5 – 10 minutes before serving.

Video

Notes

I place 3 lasagna noodles lengthwise in the casserole dish then tear or cut the last piece so it is short enough to go the opposite direction.

Nutritional information is approximate and will vary depending on the specific ingredients used.

Nutrition