Cheese Lasagna with Marinara Sauce
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Cheese Lasagna with Marinara Sauce is a layered pasta dish featuring rich cheese and a savory marinara sauce, baked to perfection. This comforting meal provides a good source of protein and calcium.
This dish is served in various meal programs across New York City, including school meals, senior nutrition, and homeless shelters.
Popular Home Recipes for Cheese Lasagna with Marinara Sauce
Example recipe — not from the Healthy Heart kitchen. This is a popular home-style version of Cheese Lasagna with Marinara Sauce shown for general reference. It does not reflect the ingredients, preparation, or allergens in meals prepared by Healthy Heart Food Service.
This Cheese Lasagna with Marinara Sauce is a comforting, family-friendly dish featuring layers of rich cheese and savory marinara sauce, perfect for a hearty meal.
Ingredients
- •9 pieces lasagna noodles
- •15 oz ricotta cheese
- •2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- •1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- •1 tbsp olive oil
- •24 oz marinara sauce
- •2 cloves garlic, minced
- •1 tsp dried oregano
- •1 tsp dried basil
- •1 tsp salt
- •1 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- 1Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- 2Cook the lasagna noodles according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- 3In a medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese, 1 cup of mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, garlic, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper.
- 4Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce at the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- 5Layer 3 lasagna noodles over the sauce, then spread half of the ricotta mixture over the noodles, followed by a layer of marinara sauce.
- 6Repeat the layers, ending with a final layer of noodles and the remaining marinara sauce.
- 7Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese on top and cover with foil.
- 8Bake for 45 minutes, then remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Chef Tips
- For added flavor, try mixing in some spinach with the ricotta cheese.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Substitute part-skim ricotta for a lighter version.
Example home recipe for reference only — not used by Healthy Heart Food Service. For ingredient and allergen information about meals we serve, contact us.
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This menu item is part of meal programs operated by Healthy Heart Food Service, serving schools, childcare centers, senior programs, shelters, and catering clients across New York City, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens, Manhattan, and Staten Island. Nutrition information is sourced from the USDA FoodData Central database and reviewed by our registered dietician. Actual values may vary based on preparation methods and serving size. For questions about our meal programs, contact us.