Sheet Pan Lasagna
Sheet Pan Lasagna is loaded with hearty meat sauce, tender noodles and plenty of cheesy goodness. This simple meal is perfect for busy weeknights or when you’re craving a comforting Italian dish.
Being from an Italian family, lasagna is always a staple in our household. Some of our go-to recipes are this Simple Lasagna, Easy Lasagna Soup, and Cheesy Chicken Spinach Lasagna. They are all great recipes.
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❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- It’s a fun twist on traditional lasagna, making it perfect for weeknights.
- Everything cooks together on a sheet pan, saving you time and effort.
- Packed with cheesy, delicious flavor and tender layers, it’s a comfort food classic with a modern spin.
Make one of these 15 Luscious Dessert Lasagna Recipes to go along with this hearty meal. Your family will love them!
🛒Ingredients
We’ve made this list to help you save time on your next trip to the grocery store. You can find the full amounts needed in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post.
- lasagna noodles
- ground beef
- yellow onion
- fresh minced garlic
- marinara sauce
- Italian seasoning
- salt
- black pepper
- ricotta cheese
- frozen spinach
- grated mozzarella cheese
- grated parmesan cheese
- ½ pound ground beef
🔪 How to Make Sheet Pan Lasagna
This is a quick overview of the steps needed to make this recipe. You can find the full instructions in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Chop the onion and garlic into fine pieces and place it with the ground beef into a large saute pan with tall sides and cook over medium heat until browned.
- Add in the sauce and the italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Stir well and let simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Add the noodles to the saucepan and stir well.
- Spoon about half the noodles and sauce onto the pan.Cover with half of the cheese. Spread the remaining noodles.
- In a medium sized bowl, mix the ricotta cheese and the spinach together.
- Drop spoonfuls of the ricotta mixture over the top of the noodles on the pan.
- Cover with the remaining cheese.
- Bake in the oven for 35-40 minutes or until the cheese starts to brown and bubble.
🥄 Equipment
This is a list of the equipment that you will need to make this easy lasagna recipe:
- Large sheet pan – 13×18
- Large saucepan
- large skillet
- medium bowl
🥫 Storage
Storage – Leftover lasagna can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
Freezing – If you would like to freeze the lasagna, let it cool completely before wrapping it tightly with plastic wrap and then aluminum foil. Label and date the package, and store in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Reheating – To reheat the lasagna, you can either microwave individual portions or bake it in a preheated oven at 350°F for about 25 minutes.
Serve With
Nothing goes better with lasagna than some homemade garlic breadsticks and a simple green salad like this Cabbage Green Goddess Salad. Both of these go well with this hearty Italian recipe.
💭 Tips
- If you’re short on time, you can prepare the lasagna a day in advance and refrigerate it. The flavors will meld together and taste even better when baked the next day.
- Don’t skip letting the lasagna rest after baking! Allowing it to cool for 10-15 minutes makes it easier to slice and serve without falling apart.
⁉️ FAQ
Do you have questions about this sheet pan lasagna recipe? Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions.
No, for this recipe, you will need to boil the noodles first. There is not enough sauce for the noodles to cook in this lasagna.
Definitely! This sheet pan lasagna freezes well. Simply wrap it tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil before freezing. When you’re ready to enjoy it, thaw it in the refrigerator overnight and bake as directed.
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🧾Recipe Card
Want to make this recipe? Print the recipe card below, or pin this recipe, so you can find it later.
Sheet Pan Lasagna
Equipment
- Large sheet pan – 13×18
- Large saucepan
- large skillet
- medium bowl
Ingredients
- 16 ounces lasagna noodles
- ½ pound ground beef
- 1 yellow onion
- 4-5 garlic cloves
- 24 ounces marinara sauce
- 2 teaspoons italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 15 ounces ricotta cheese
- 10 ounces frozen spinach – thawed
- 2 cups freshly grated mozzarella cheese
- 1 ½ cups freshly grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to boil.
- Break the lasagna noodles into smaller pieces, about 2-3” in length and cook according to the directions on the box. Drain the noodles and set aside.
- Chop the onion and garlic into fine pieces and place it with the ground beef into a large saute pan with tall sides and cook over medium heat until browned.
- Add in the sauce and the italian seasoning, salt and pepper.
- Stir well and let simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Line a large cookie tray (roughly 13” x 18”) with foil and spray lightly with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Add the noodles to the saucepan and stir well.
- Spoon about half the noodles and sauce onto the pan.
- Cover with half of the cheese. Spread the remaining noodles.
- In a medium sized bowl, mix the ricotta cheese and the spinach together.
- Drop spoonfuls of the ricotta mixture over the top of the noodles on the pan.
- Cover the top with the remaining cheese.
- Place the pan in the oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the top of the cheese starts to brown and bubble.
- Remove and serve immediately.
Disclaimer
Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes.
