Description
Lazy Lasagna is a quick and easy comfort food recipe perfect for busy nights. This simplified version layers flavorful meat sauce, creamy ricotta, and melty mozzarella with no-boil noodles, baking into a hearty, cheesy dish with minimal prep and fuss.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat Sauce
- 1 lb ground beef or Italian sausage
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 24 oz marinara sauce
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
Cheese Layers
- 15 oz ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Other
- 9 no-boil lasagna noodles
Instructions
- Brown the Meat and Sauté Aromatics: Cook the ground beef or Italian sausage in a skillet over medium heat until no longer pink. Add diced onion and minced garlic, cooking until softened and fragrant to build a flavorful sauce base.
- Mix the Sauce: Stir marinara sauce and Italian seasoning into the meat mixture. Simmer on low heat for a few minutes to blend flavors while preparing the cheese layers.
- Layer the Ingredients: In a baking dish, spread a thin layer of the meat sauce on the bottom. Place a layer of no-boil noodles, then dot with spoonfuls of ricotta cheese, sprinkle some mozzarella, and cover with another layer of sauce. Repeat layers until the dish is full.
- Top and Bake: Finish the top with a generous layer of shredded mozzarella and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese. Cover with foil and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes to create a golden, bubbly crust.
- Rest Before Serving: Remove from the oven and let the lasagna rest for 10 minutes to set the layers, ensuring clean slices and better texture.
Notes
- Use no-boil noodles to save time and ensure perfect texture.
- Let the lasagna rest after baking for easier serving.
- Drain excess fat after browning meat to avoid an oily dish.
- Spread sauce and cheese evenly in each layer for balanced flavor.
- Cover with foil while baking initially to prevent over-browning of cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 1/8 of recipe)
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: lazy lasagna, easy lasagna, no-boil noodles, comfort food, quick dinner, baked pasta, Italian cuisine, kid-friendly dinner
