Cheese-Stuffed Lasagna (using cheese noodles)

Ingredients:

• 12-15 sheets of lasagna noodles (or use cheese-stuffed pasta tubes like manicotti if preferred)
• 2 cups ricotta cheese
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 2 cups marinara sauce
• 1/2 cup heavy cream (for extra richness)
• Fresh basil (optional, for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the noodles: Cook the lasagna noodles or manicotti tubes according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. Make the cheese filling: In a large bowl, combine ricotta cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, oregano, and basil. Mix until smooth and well combined.
3. Stuff the noodles: If you’re using lasagna noodles, you can spread a bit of the cheese mixture across the cooked noodles, then roll them up. For manicotti, simply stuff the cheese filling inside the tubes.
4. Layer the lasagna: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce in the bottom of a baking dish. Arrange the stuffed noodles on top, and then cover with more marinara sauce.
5. Add cream: Drizzle the heavy cream over the top of the lasagna. This step makes it extra creamy and luxurious!
6. Bake: Cover the dish with foil and bake for about 30-40 minutes. Then remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, allowing the cheese to melt and the top to turn golden.
7. Serve: Let the lasagna cool for a few minutes, then serve hot. Garnish with fresh basil if desired!

This version is all about creamy, cheesy goodness, with marinara sauce adding a nice tangy contrast. Would you be adding any meat or vegetables, or are you keeping it all about the cheese?