Lazy Lasagna Bake
Dive into dinnertime bliss with this Lazy Lasagna Bake, a simplified twist on the classic Italian comfort food that delivers all the rich, cheesy goodness with minimal effort. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this no-fuss baked lasagna layers hearty meat sauce (made with ground beef or Italian sausage) with creamy ricotta cheese, melty mozzarella, and tender, oven-ready noodles—no boiling required! Enhanced with garlic powder and Italian seasoning for bold, familiar flavors, this dish comes together in just 15 minutes of prep time and bakes to golden, bubbly perfection in under an hour. Serve it hot from the oven with a crisp side salad or garlic bread for a satisfying, crowd-pleasing meal the whole family will love. Keywords: lazy lasagna, easy lasagna recipe, oven-ready lasagna, baked pasta, Italian comfort food, quick family dinner.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef or Italian sausage
- 24 ounces marinara sauce
- 15 ounces ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0.5 cups grated Parmesan cheese
- 8 sheets uncooked oven-ready lasagna noodles
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef or Italian sausage until browned and no longer pink. Drain any excess grease and stir in the marinara sauce. Remove from heat.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, egg, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix until smooth and evenly blended.
Spread a thin layer of the meat sauce mixture on the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
Place a layer of oven-ready lasagna noodles on top of the meat sauce, breaking them as needed to fit.
Spread a layer of the ricotta mixture evenly over the noodles, then sprinkle with 1/3 of the shredded mozzarella and 1/3 of the grated Parmesan.
Repeat these layers (meat sauce, noodles, ricotta mixture, cheeses) until you’ve used up all the ingredients, finishing with a layer of mozzarella and Parmesan cheese on the top.
Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil and 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.
Let the lasagna rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy your Lazy Lasagna Bake!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4437 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 212.0 g | 272% | |
| Saturated Fat | 100.3 g | 501% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 982 mg | 327% | |
| Sodium | 5158 mg | 224% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 395.2 g | 144% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.2 g | 79% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.8 g | ||
| Protein | 265.5 g | 531% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 4024 mg | 310% | |
| Iron | 25.5 mg | 142% | |
| Potassium | 2096 mg | 45% | |
*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.
