Last Minute Lasagna
Whip up a hearty and satisfying "Last Minute Lasagna" in just under an hour with this quick and easy recipe that doesn't skimp on flavor! Perfect for busy weeknights or impromptu dinner guests, this lasagna features oven-ready noodles to save time, a creamy ricotta cheese mixture, and layers of gooey mozzarella and tangy marinara sauce. For an extra boost of flavor, add browned Italian sausage or beef, though it’s just as delicious served meatless. With only 15 minutes of prep time, this no-fuss recipe blends classic Italian comfort food with ultimate convenience. Serve it fresh out of the oven for a melty, cheesy masterpiece, or pair with a crisp green salad and garlic bread for the perfect Italian-inspired feast.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 sheets Oven-ready lasagna noodles
- 4 cups Marinara sauce
- 2 cups Ricotta cheese
- 3 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 pound Ground Italian sausage or beef (optional)
- 1 large Egg
- 1 teaspoon Dried Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
If using ground Italian sausage or beef, cook it in a skillet over medium heat until browned. Drain any excess fat and set aside.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, the egg, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well blended.
Spread 1 cup of marinara sauce evenly across the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Place 4 oven-ready lasagna noodles over the sauce, slightly overlapping them.
Spread 1/3 of the ricotta mixture over the noodles, followed by 1 cup of marinara sauce, 1 cup of shredded mozzarella, and a sprinkle of grated Parmesan.
If using cooked sausage or beef, sprinkle 1/3 of it over the cheese layer. If not, proceed to the next step.
Repeat the layering process two more times: noodles, ricotta mixture, marinara sauce, mozzarella, Parmesan, and optional meat.
Finish with a final layer of noodles, 1 cup of marinara sauce, and the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil, ensuring it doesn't touch the top layer of cheese.
Bake the lasagna in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the cheese on top is golden and bubbly.
Let the lasagna rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
809 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 52.3 g | 67% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.3 g | 126% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 194 mg | 65% | |
| Sodium | 1825 mg | 79% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 34.3 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.6 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.7 g | ||
| Protein | 47.5 g | 95% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 765 mg | 59% | |
| Iron | 2.6 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 349 mg | 7% | |
*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.
