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:
- Prepare the noodles: Cook the lasagna noodles or manicotti tubes according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Make the cheese filling: In a large bowl, combine ricotta cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, oregano, and basil. Mix until smooth and well combined.
- 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.
- 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.
- Add cream: Drizzle the heavy cream over the top of the lasagna. This step makes it extra creamy and luxurious!
- 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.
- 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?
