Furni's Modern Twist on Classic Lasagna
A contemporary take on lasagna with creamy ricotta, spiced tomato sauce, and a hidden layer of caramelized onions for depth of flavor. This Mediterranean recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs lasagna noodles, ricotta, and mashed potatoes for a weeknight-friendly dinner. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Build a week of meals around this recipe" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 12 sheets lasagna noodles
- 1 cup ricotta
- 1 cup mashed potatoes
- 3 cups tomato sauce
- 2 large onions
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Boil lasagna noodles according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- Step 2: In a large skillet, heat 2 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add 2 sliced onions and 3 minced garlic cloves. Cook for 8-10 minutes until onions are golden caramelized.
- Step 3: In a bowl, mix 1 cup ricotta, 1 cup mashed potatoes, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp pepper. Set aside.
- Step 4: Layer 1/3 of the tomato sauce in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Add 4 lasagna noodles, then spread 1/3 of the ricotta mixture, followed by 1/3 of the caramelized onions and another layer of tomato sauce. Repeat twice more, finishing with a top layer of tomato sauce and 1/2 cup grated parmesan.
- Step 5: Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden. Let rest 10 minutes before serving.









