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Easy Lasagna Recipe (No Boil Noodles) Recipe

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This easy lasagna recipe features no-boil noodles and a savory meat sauce layered with a rich blend of ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses. Perfect for a comforting family meal, this recipe requires minimal prep without sacrificing authentic Italian flavors. The lasagna is baked to bubbly perfection and makes excellent leftovers.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Yield: 15 servings

Ingredients

Meat Sauce

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 48 ounces spaghetti sauce (your favorite sauce)

Cheese Mixture

  • 15 ounces ricotta cheese (or cottage cheese)
  • 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 teaspoons dried parsley (or 4 tablespoons freshly snipped)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper

Other Ingredients

  • 12 lasagna noodles (no-boil)
  • 1/4 cup water (optional, to adjust sauce consistency)
  • Cooking spray (for the casserole dish and foil)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and prepare dish: Preheat your oven to 350ºF (175ºC) and spray a 9×13 inch casserole dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
  2. Cook meat sauce: In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until no longer pink, then drain off any excess fat. Add the minced garlic and your preferred spaghetti sauce. Let the sauce simmer gently for 5 minutes to blend flavors.
  3. Mix cheese filling: In a large bowl, combine ricotta cheese, 2 cups of mozzarella cheese, eggs, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, dried parsley, salt, and pepper. Stir thoroughly to create a smooth cheese mixture.
  4. Assemble first layer: Spread 3/4 cup of the meat sauce evenly on the bottom of the prepared casserole dish. Lay 3 no-boil lasagna noodles over the sauce. Spoon one-third of the cheese mixture on top and then drizzle one-quarter of the sauce over the cheese.
  5. Repeat layering: Add another layer of noodles, followed by another third of the cheese mixture and one-quarter of the meat sauce. Repeat this layering pattern once more with noodles, cheese mixture, and sauce.
  6. Finish top layer: For the final layer, place the remaining 3 noodles, cover with the rest of the sauce, then sprinkle the remaining 1 cup mozzarella and Parmesan cheese evenly on top. If the sauce is thick, pour 1/2 cup water around the edges of the pan to help the noodles cook evenly.
  7. Cover and bake: Spray a sheet of aluminum foil with cooking spray on one side to prevent sticking. Cover the baking dish with the foil (sprayed side down). Bake in the preheated oven for 50 minutes.
  8. Uncover and finish baking: Remove the foil and bake the lasagna uncovered for an additional 10 minutes to brown the cheese topping.
  9. Rest before serving: Let the lasagna stand for 10 minutes after baking to set the layers, making it easier to cut and serve.

Notes

  • Using no-boil lasagna noodles simplifies preparation by eliminating the need to pre-cook pasta.
  • If your spaghetti sauce is thinner, use less water or omit it entirely to prevent the lasagna from becoming watery.
  • Letting the lasagna rest after baking helps the layers firm up and makes serving cleaner.
  • For added flavor, consider mixing Italian sausage with the ground beef in the meat sauce.
  • Leftovers can be covered and refrigerated for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
  • Author: Daisy
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian

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