Best 9 Lazy Lasagna I Recipes

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Are you ready to indulge in a culinary delight that combines classic Italian flavors with minimum effort? Look no further than our carefully curated selection of lazy lasagna recipes. These recipes are perfect for busy individuals, novice cooks, and anyone seeking a hassle-free yet satisfying meal. Discover the art of creating a lasagna masterpiece without the traditional layering process. With our simple and efficient methods, you'll have a delicious, cheesy, and satisfying dish that will tantalize your taste buds. Let's embark on a culinary adventure and find the best lazy lasagna recipe that suits your palate and lifestyle.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

LAZY LASAGNA



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Because it's too much trouble messing with lasagna noodles and making those careful layers. The quality of the chosen sauce is key. A friend of mine couldn't figure out how she could make the same recipe I did but mine was better until we realized that she was buying a cheap, minimally seasoned spaghetti sauce. Use more or less sauce according to how wet your family prefers lasagna. Lazy Lasagna is easy to halve or double, just adjust the cooking time for the smaller or larger pan.

Provided by 3KillerBs

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 50m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb pasta shells or 1 lb macaroni
1 lb ground beef or 1 lb bulk Italian sausage, browned and drained
1 lb ricotta cheese
1 lb pre-shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
1 -2 quart spaghetti sauce (I prefer Classico)
olive oil

Steps:

  • Cook pasta a bit less than fully done.
  • Grease a 9x13 pan with olive oil.
  • Layer 1/2 the amount each of pasta, ground beef, ricotta, parmesan, spaghetti sauce, and mozzarella in that order.
  • Repeat except for the mozzarella.
  • Draw a wooden spoon through the layers in an S-shaped pattern to mesh the layers without actually stirring them together.
  • Top with the remaining mozzarella.
  • Bake at 350F for 30-45 minutes or until the cheese is as brown as you like it and everything is bubbling hot.
  • Note -- steamed and drained zucchini or very well-drained, frozen spinach is a good addition.
  • Note -- Can substitute ground turkey or chunks of cooked chicken/turkey for the ground beef if desired.

EASY LAZY LASAGNA



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This incorporates all the flavors of lasagna, but it's easier because the ingredients are simply mixed together and baked.

Provided by thedailygourmet

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Sausage

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup wide egg noodles
½ pound ground beef
4 ounces bulk Italian sausage
1 ½ cups marinara sauce
½ cup cottage cheese
⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
¼ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon garlic salt
¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ cup grated mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rapid boil. Cook egg noodles at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, 7 to 9 minutes. Drain.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef and sausage in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease. Pour marinara sauce into the meat. Stir in drained egg noodles, 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, onion powder, garlic salt, and Italian seasoning; mix until incorporated. Pour mixture into an 8-inch square casserole dish and top with mozzarella cheese and remaining Parmesan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is golden brown, about 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 398.1 calories, Carbohydrate 22.1 g, Cholesterol 74.7 mg, Fat 22.4 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 25.6 g, SaturatedFat 9.4 g, Sodium 1068.1 mg, Sugar 9 g

LAZY LASAGNA



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Using uncooked noodles makes the traditional time-consuming task of preparing lasagna a little easier. A few seasonings boost the flavor of store-bought spaghetti sauce.-Kathy Demler, Emporia, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h20m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1-1/2 cups small-curd cottage cheese
2 large eggs, beaten
1/3 cup minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3/4 pound ground beef, cooked and drained
3-1/2 cups spaghetti sauce
9 uncooked lasagna noodles
1/4 cup water
Grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients; set aside. In another bowl, combine the spaghetti sauce and beef; mix well. , Spoon a fourth of the meat sauce into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with three noodles and half of the cheese mixture; repeat layers once. Top with a fourth of the meat sauce, remaining noodles and remaining meat sauce. Pour water around edges. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. , Cover and bake at 375° for 45 minutes. Uncover and bake 15 minutes longer or until noodles are tender. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 81mg cholesterol, Sodium 653mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

LAZY MAN'S (OR LAZY MOM'S LASAGNA)



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

8-ounces provolone, sliced
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (about 2 ounces)
1 pound lean ground beef
1/2 cup minced onion, optional
1 garlic clove, minced, optional
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and pepper, to taste
12 ounces frozen (not thawed) cheese ravioli
1 (14-ounce jar) spaghetti sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Brown the beef with the optional onion, optional garlic, herbs, and salt and pepper in a large, ovenproof skillet (I use one that's made of castiron). When the meat is thoroughly cooked -- it will take 8 to 10 minutes -- drain off any fat and take everything out of the pan. Now put the still-frozen ravioli into the pan, breaking them up if they are clumped. Spread the ground beef mixture evenly over the ravioli, and ladle the spaghetti sauce evenly over the ground beef mixture. Over medium heat, without stirring, cook until the ravioli is heated through and beginning to brown on the bottom -- about 10 minutes.
  • Take the skillet off the heat, lay the provolone slices over the ground beef mixture, and sprinkle the whole thing with the Parmesan. Bake for 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted. Serve hot.

LAZY MAN'S LASAGNA



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 4h5m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 28

1 pound dry lasagna pasta sheets
6 cups Bolognese sauce, recipe follows
3 cups Bechamel sauce, recipe follows
1 pound freshly grated mozzarella
Freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, for sprinkling
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 large carrot, finely chopped
1 onion, finely chopped
1 large celery stalk, finely chopped
2 dried chili peppers, crushed
Sprig fresh rosemary
1/2 pound ground beef
1/2 pound ground pork
1 cup white wine
3 cups tomato sauce or La Salsa di 5 Minuti, recipe follows
3 basil leaves, torn
Salt
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
Dried chili peppers, crushed
1 (28-ounce) can peeled plum tomatoes, pureed
Salt
3 fresh basil leaves, torn
5 tablespoons butter
5 tablespoons flour
4 1/2 cups milk

Steps:

  • To assemble:
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Cover the bottom of a deep baking dish with a layer of Bolognese sauce. Lay out the uncooked pasta sheets over the sauce until they cover the baking dish entirely. Cover the pasta with another generous layer of Bolognese sauce. The liquid from the sauce will cook the dried pasta so be sure to add enough sauce. Drizzle the bechamel sauce and sprinkle the mozzarella on top, until both are distributed evenly. Add another layer of dried pasta, laying the sheets in the opposite direction. Repeat the process of adding sauces, mozzarella, and pasta for another 2 to 3 layers or until two-thirds of the baking dish's depth is filled. Top off the last layer of sauces and mozzarella with a generous sprinkle of the Parmigiano cheese.
  • Place the pan in oven for approximately 40 minutes and let rest for 20 minutes before serving.
  • In a hot saucepan, melt the unsalted butter with the olive oil, and add the carrots, onion, celery, and chili pepper. Cook the ingredients over medium heat, until they are soft. Add a sprig of rosemary. Add the ground beef and pork, and cook until golden brown. Remove the rosemary sprig, and add the white wine. Let reduce. Add the tomato sauce or La Salsa di 5 Minuti, and let simmer on low heat for 1 hour. Before serving, add basil leaves and salt to season. Serve immediately.
  • Salsa di 5 Minuti:
  • Heat olive oil in a saucepan and add onion, garlic, and chili peppers. Gently fry ingredients together. Add pureed plum tomatoes to saucepan. Simmer on low to medium heat for 10 minutes.
  • Season with salt to taste. Add basil leaves at the very end.
  • Bechamel:
  • In a saucepan, heat up the milk, and bring to a gentle simmer. In another saucepan, melt the butter and immediately add the flour.
  • Lower the heat, and mix until the butter has absorbed all the flour and is the consistency of thick dough. Make sure the butter-flour mixture does not burn or brown.
  • Remove the saucepan from the heat, and whisk in a couple of ladles of heated milk into the butter-flour mixture. Whisk until the flour has absorbed all of the milk. Put the saucepan back on the burner over medium heat, and whisk in the remainder of the milk.
  • Continue whisking until the sauce thickens and becomes a creamy velvety consistency.

WEEKNIGHT LAZY LASAGNA



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On hectic nights, no one has time to stack several layers of lasagna. My version combines a few steps to cut down on prep, but keeps all the cheesy, saucy, noodle-y goodness that makes lasagna an all-time favorite. -Nancy Foust, Stoneboro, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 ounces uncooked lasagna noodles, broken into 2-inch pieces
1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 jar (24 ounces) pasta sauce with meat

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. Cook lasagna noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, mix ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese. Drain noodles well; stir into cheese mixture., Spread 1 cup pasta sauce into a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Layer with half of the noodle mixture and 1 cup sauce; layer with the remaining noodle mixture and sauce. Sprinkle with remaining cheese., Cover with greased foil; bake until heated through, 10-15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 332 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 901mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

LAZY LASAGNA



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Make hot, cheesy, tomato-y deliciousness in under 30 minutes with this Lazy Lasagna recipe. It's simple and quick for those busy days.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Pasta

Time 27m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 jar (24 oz.) CLASSICO Tomato and Basil Pasta Sauce
2 cups water
4 large cloves garlic, minced
4 cups egg noodles, uncooked
1 cup POLLY-O Original Ricotta Cheese
3 Tbsp. chopped fresh basil
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
3 Tbsp. KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

Steps:

  • Bring pasta sauce, water and garlic to boil in large skillet. Stir in noodles; cover.
  • Cook on medium-low heat 12 min. or just until noodles are tender, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir.
  • Mix ricotta and basil; drop spoonfuls over noodle mixture. Sprinkle with remaining cheeses; cover. Let stand 5 min. until mozzarella is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Sodium 550 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 15 g

EASY LAZY LASAGNA



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Fast, easy and delicious! You can make this recipe with different kinds of noodles and vegetables and also you can add more or less hot peppers (or Tabasco!) if you enjoy spicy food!

Provided by Redsie

Categories     Penne

Time 1h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups rotini pasta or 3 cups other large pasta
12 ounces lean ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 cup grated carrot
1 (24 ounce) jar prepared pasta sauce
1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning (oregano or basil)
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper flakes (optional)
1 (17 ounce) container light ricotta cheese
1 egg
1 cup grated part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large pot of boiling water, cook pasta until tender but firm; drain.
  • In a large skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat until browned. Add onions and carrots; cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in pasta sauce and Italian seasoning (oregano or basil). Remove from heat and set aside.
  • In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg and 1/2 cup of the mozzarella cheese. Set aside.
  • To Assemble: Spread half of the meat mixture on bottom of greased 13x9-inch baking dish. Top with all of the pasta. Spread all of the cheese mixture over pasta. Top with remaining meat mixture. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese.
  • Bake in preheated oven, uncovered for 35 to 45 minutes or until bubbling.
  • Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

INSTANT POT GROUND BEEF LAZY LASAGNA RECIPE



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This Instant Pot ground beef lazy lasagna recipe is the perfect weeknight meal. Full of amazing Italian flavors and creamy melty cheese.

Provided by Camille Beckstrand

Categories     Main Course

Time 34m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound ground beef ((can also use Italian sausage))
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 Tablespoon Italian seasoning
12 ounces bow tie pasta
2 cups beef broth
26 ounces spaghetti sauce
½ cup sour cream
¾ cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese (optional topping)
Fresh Chopped basil (optional topping)

Steps:

  • Press the SAUTE button and when it has heated up, add ground beef, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Cook until ground beef is no longer pink
  • Drain grease if desired.
  • Dump uncooked bow tie pasta on top of meat and spread evenly.
  • Pour beef broth on top of the pasta, covering as much (if not all) of the pasta as possible.
  • Pour the spaghetti sauce on top of the pasta. Do not mix - just leave as is.
  • Place lid on top of Instant Pot and turn valve to SEALING (not venting).
  • Press MANUAL (or PRESSURE COOK) and set timer for 4 minutes.
  • Once it's done cooking, do a QUICK RELEASE of the pressure (if foam and bubbles start spewing out, move the valve back to venting and wait a minute or two for some of the pressure to die down before opening the valve back up).
  • Remove the lid
  • Stir in the sour cream and mozzarella cheese and mix until sour cream and cheese are completely melted and smooth.
  • Dish and serve topped with Parmesan cheese and fresh basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 464 kcal, Carbohydrate 51 g, Protein 33 g, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 74 mg, Sodium 1232 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 8 g, ServingSize 1 serving

Tips:

  • Use a sharp knife to cut the lasagna noodles into strips. This will help them cook evenly.
  • Don't overcook the lasagna noodles. They should be al dente, or slightly firm to the bite.
  • Use a variety of cheeses in your lasagna. This will give it a more complex flavor.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different ingredients. You can add vegetables, meats, or even seafood to your lasagna.
  • Let the lasagna rest for at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving. This will help it set and make it easier to cut.

Conclusion:

Lasagna is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With so many different recipes to choose from, there's sure to be a lasagna that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give one of these lazy lasagna recipes a try.

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