1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, then cook the lasagna noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef. Once cooked through, drain excess fat and stir in the marinara sauce. Let simmer for about 5 minutes, then remove from heat.
3. In a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, egg, basil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until well blended.
4. Spread a thin layer of the meat sauce on the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish. Place three lasagna noodles over the sauce.
5. Spread half of the ricotta mixture over the noodles, followed by a third of the mozzarella cheese.
6. Repeat the layers: meat sauce, noodles, ricotta mixture, and mozzarella. Finish with a layer of noodles topped with remaining meat sauce and mozzarella cheese.
7. Sprinkle the Parmesan over the top and cover the dish with foil (to prevent sticking, you can spray the underside of the foil with a little cooking spray).
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
9. Let it cool for about 10 minutes before serving. This gives the layers a chance to set, making it easier to slice and serve.

There you have it! A cheesy masterpiece that’s bound to become a household favorite.