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Close-up of a richly layered portion of lasagna al forno on a light grey ceramic plate.

Lasagna Al Forno Recipe

A classic Italian dish layered with rich cheeses, marinara sauce, and tender noodles, baked to perfection.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 650
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Noodles
  • 9 pieces lasagna noodles
Cheese
  • 2 cups ricotta cheese
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Sauces and seasonings
  • 2 cups marinara sauce
  • 1 egg egg
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook noodles, then layer with cheese, sauce, and cheese in a baking dish.
  2. Repeat layers: noodles, ricotta mixture, sauce, mozzarella. Finish with top layer of noodles, sauce, mozzarella, and Parmesan.
  3. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes, then remove foil and bake 15-20 minutes until bubbly and golden.
  4. Let cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

For a richer flavor, let the lasagna rest for 10 minutes before serving.