Description
Discover whether you need to boil Barilla lasagna noodles before baking. Learn the differences between traditional and oven-ready noodles, expert cooking tips, and enjoy an easy Barilla lasagna recipe perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
9 Barilla oven-ready lasagna noodles
1 lb (450 g) ground beef or Italian sausage
1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce
1 cup water or broth
1½ cups ricotta cheese
1 large egg
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tbsp Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375°F 190°C
Cook the ground meat in a skillet until browned then season with salt pepper and Italian seasoning
Add marinara sauce and water to the meat and simmer for 5 minutes
In a bowl mix ricotta cheese with the egg until smooth
Spread a thin layer of meat sauce at the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish
Layer 3 oven-ready Barilla noodles over the sauce then add ricotta mixture meat sauce and shredded mozzarella
Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used finishing with noodles sauce and a generous layer of mozzarella and Parmesan cheese
Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes then remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the cheese is golden and bubbly
Let the lasagna rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving
Notes
Ensure each layer of noodles is fully covered with sauce to help no-boil noodles cook evenly
For extra flavor mix some fresh basil or spinach into the ricotta cheese
Letting the lasagna rest after baking helps the layers set and makes slicing easier
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4-5 days or freeze for up to 3 months
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of the lasagna)
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
Keywords: Boil Barilla Lasagna, Barilla Lasagna Recipe, Oven-Ready Lasagna