Easy One Step Lasagna
Skip the hassle of multiple steps with this Easy One Step Lasagna—a hearty, family-friendly dish that's as simple as it is satisfying! This recipe layers perfectly seasoned ground beef and marinara sauce with rich ricotta, gooey mozzarella, and tender no-boil lasagna noodles, all baked to perfection in a single dish. The game-changing addition of water ensures the noodles cook evenly while keeping the lasagna wonderfully moist and delicious. Ready in just about an hour, this one-pan marvel is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Serve it with a crisp side salad or garlic bread, and savor the classic Italian flavors with minimal effort. Perfect for home cooks looking for a quick, comforting dinner recipe!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground Beef
- 24 ounces Jarred Marinara Sauce
- 9 sheets No-Boil Lasagna Noodles
- 15 ounces Ricotta Cheese
- 3 cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
- 1 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 1 large Egg
- 2 teaspoons Dried Italian Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1.5 cups Water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a large bowl, combine ricotta cheese, one beaten egg, grated Parmesan cheese, dried Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix well and set aside.
In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Drain any excess grease and stir in the jar of marinara sauce. Remove from heat.
In a 9x13-inch baking dish, spread a thin layer of the meat sauce mixture at the bottom.
Place 3 no-boil lasagna noodles on top of the sauce, ensuring they don't overlap.
Spread a third of the ricotta cheese mixture evenly over the noodles, followed by 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese.
Add another layer of meat sauce on top of the cheese layer.
Repeat the layers (noodles, ricotta mixture, mozzarella, meat sauce) two more times, ending with a layer of meat sauce.
Sprinkle the remaining shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top.
Carefully pour the 1.5 cups of water around the edges of the lasagna, being careful not to disturb the layers. This helps cook the no-boil noodles evenly.
Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes.
After 40 minutes, remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese on top is bubbly and lightly golden brown.
Remove from the oven and let the lasagna rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
498 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 32.9 g | 42% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.9 g | 85% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 128 mg | 43% | |
| Sodium | 1122 mg | 49% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 16.0 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.8 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.6 g | ||
| Protein | 33.2 g | 66% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 557 mg | 43% | |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 390 mg | 8% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
