Cheese Lasagna

This easy homemade Cheese Lasagna is a family favorite dinner with little prep required. Layers of parmesan, ricotta, and mozzarella cheeses come together for the ultimate cheesy bite!

The best cheese lasagna

This three cheese lasagna is one of those classic dinners that is easy to make but feels fancy. It is a great homemade lasagna recipe to try if you have never made it before and is very beginner friendly!

This homemade lasagna is a family favorite that features 3 kinds of cheeses, just like our Three Cheese Baked Ziti.

The recipe is simple to make but big on flavor! Just layer it all up, and bake until you have bubbly cheesy goodness making your house smell like heaven.

• Three Cheese Baked Ziti

Cheese Lasagna ingredients

• Onion and garlic: fresh garlic and onion add that extra depth of flavor to this lasagna that really takes it to the next level. Don’t skip these!
• Ricotta cheese: ricotta cheese is sandwiched between layers of lasagna.
• Egg: this is used as a binder for the cottage cheese and parmesan layer.
• Dried oregano
• Grated parmesan cheese: freshly grated is a must in my opinion!
• Pasta sauce: pick any flavor you like.
• Mozzarella cheese
• Oven ready lasagna noodles: these are so easy to bake with! No boiling required. Just layer and bake!
• Fresh basil: a key ingredient for making your lasagna really taste amazing.

What kind of pasta sauce should I use?

While you can use any kind, I recommend spending a bit extra to get a good quality pasta sauce. The flavor makes a big difference I have found! We like Rao’s brand pasta sauce.

How to make three cheese lasagna

Start by adding the garlic and onion to a skillet with the olive oil. Cook that over medium heat for around 10 minutes, stirring often, until the onion is softened.

Mix up the ricotta cheese, egg, parmesan, oregano, and fresh basil.

Now it’s time to layer! You will do three layers of the following: lasagna noodles, ricotta parmesan mixture, pasta sauce, and mozzarella cheese.

How to layer a lasagna

• Spread a thin layer of pasta sauce to the bottom of a 9 x 13 baking dish.
• Layer 3 lasagna noodles on top of the sauce.
• Spread out a layer of the ricotta mixture over the lasagna noodles.
• Top with a layer of sauce, then mozzarella cheese.
• Repeat the layers of lasagna noodles, ricotta, sauce, and cheese two more times, ending with the mozzarella on top.

Once the three cheese lasagna is assembled, cover it with foil and bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes, until hot and bubbly.

If you like those crispy edges and a firmer top, remove the foil for the last 5 minutes or so to let the cheese crisp up and get nice and browned.

How to serve Cheese Lasagna

Serve this dinner with a little side salad and some crusty garlic bread for a perfect meal! This would be absolutely delicious paired with a Caesar salad.

Storing

You can store leftover lasagna in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.

What are the best cheeses for lasagna?

The best cheeses for lasagna are a combination of ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, and parmesan cheese.

What is the best Ricotta Cheese for Lasagna?

Whole milk ricotta cheese is the best ricotta to use for lasagna.

More Pasta Recipes

• Cream Cheese Pasta
• Vegetarian Baked Ziti
• Crock Pot Baked Ziti
• Million Dollar Baked Ziti
• Mushroom Pasta
• Vegetable Pasta
• Veggie Lover’s Baked Rigatoni

Nutrition

• Calories: 252kcal
• Carbohydrates: 18g
• Protein: 15g
• Fat: 14g
• Saturated Fat: 8g
• Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g
• Monounsaturated Fat: 4g
• Trans Fat: 0.002g
• Cholesterol: 63mg
• Sodium: 608mg
• Potassium: 309mg
• Fiber: 2g
• Sugar: 3g
• Vitamin A: 701IU
• Vitamin C: 6mg
• Calcium: 285mg
• Iron: 1mg