Ultra Quick Lasagna
Meet your new weeknight dinner hero: Ultra Quick Lasagna! This irresistible lasagna recipe combines all the rich, cheesy comfort of traditional lasagna with a fraction of the prep time, thanks to no-boil lasagna noodles and store-bought marinara sauce. Featuring layers of creamy ricotta, gooey mozzarella, and savory parmesan, this dish also offers the option to add hearty ground beef or Italian sausage for extra flavor. A quick simmer with garlic powder and Italian seasoning elevates the sauce, while a bake time of just 25 minutes ensures you’ll have a bubbling, golden masterpiece on the table in no time. Perfect for busy families or last-minute gatherings, Ultra Quick Lasagna is the ultimate hassle-free way to enjoy an Italian classic.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 9 sheets no-boil lasagna noodles
- 24 oz store-bought marinara sauce
- 15 oz ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0.5 cups grated parmesan cheese
- 1 lb ground beef or Italian sausage (optional)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
Instructions
If using, cook ground beef or Italian sausage in a large skillet over medium heat until browned and cooked through. Drain any excess grease.
Stir the marinara sauce into the cooked meat (if using) and season with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 2-3 minutes and remove from heat.
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a 9x13-inch baking dish, spread 1/2 cup of marinara sauce on the bottom to prevent sticking.
Layer 3 no-boil lasagna noodles over the sauce.
Spread 1/3 of the ricotta cheese over the noodles, then sprinkle with 1/3 of the shredded mozzarella and 2 tablespoons of grated parmesan.
Spoon 1/3 of the marinara sauce evenly over the cheese layer.
Repeat this process two more times: noodles, ricotta, mozzarella, parmesan, and sauce. End with a final layer of the marinara sauce.
Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and parmesan cheese generously on top.
Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Let the lasagna rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy your Ultra Quick Lasagna!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4216 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 173.8 g | 223% | |
| Saturated Fat | 75.3 g | 376% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 518 mg | 173% | |
| Sodium | 6439 mg | 280% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 444.2 g | 162% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.8 g | 106% | |
| Total Sugars | 50.7 g | ||
| Protein | 233.3 g | 467% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 2320 mg | 178% | |
| Iron | 34.2 mg | 190% | |
| Potassium | 3445 mg | 73% | |
*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.
