Description
Lasagna For Two is the perfect dish for cozy nights in or intimate dinners, offering all the hearty flavors of traditional lasagna but in a perfectly portioned size. This recipe, baked in a convenient loaf pan, produces just four satisfying slices, ideal for couples or small families. With layers of savory ground beef, creamy ricotta cheese, and rich marinara sauce, this comforting meal is easy to prepare and customizable to fit your taste preferences. Enjoy each mouthful of this classic Italian favorite without the fuss of making a large batch. Whether it’s date night or a simple weeknight dinner, Lasagna For Two will surely impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–6 uncooked lasagna noodles (no-boil preferred)
- 1/2 pound ground beef
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 1/4 cups spaghetti sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh basil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a 9×5 loaf pan.
- If using traditional lasagna noodles, cook them until al dente; otherwise, skip this step for no-boil noodles.
- In a skillet, heat vegetable oil and brown ground beef with onions and carrots. Drain excess grease and add minced garlic and spaghetti sauce; simmer.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese with egg, half of the mozzarella, Parmesan cheese, basil, and salt.
- Layer the bottom of the loaf pan with sauce, followed by noodles, ricotta mixture, beef mixture, repeating layers until ingredients are used up.
- Top with remaining noodles and sauce; sprinkle with remaining cheeses.
- Cover with foil and bake for about 30 minutes (20 if using traditional noodles). Remove foil and bake an additional 15 minutes until golden brown.
- Let rest for 15 minutes before slicing.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg