Best 8 Lazy Mans Lasagna Recipes

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If you are looking for a quick and easy meal that is packed with flavor, then lazy man's lasagna is the perfect dish for you. This classic casserole is made with layers of pasta, cheese, and sauce, and can be easily customized to your liking. Whether you prefer a meaty lasagna or a vegetarian version, there are endless possibilities when it comes to this versatile recipe. So grab your ingredients and get ready to enjoy a delicious and satisfying meal with minimal effort.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

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

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 PEROGIES



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The deliciousness of perogies, all done up in a 9x11-inch pan...mmmmm!

Provided by Tonja Popowski

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Dumpling Recipes

Time 1h40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

9 uncooked lasagna noodles
4 large baking potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
½ cup milk
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon onion salt, or to taste
salt and black pepper to taste
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 pound bacon
1 onion, chopped
2 cups dry cottage cheese
1 egg
1 teaspoon onion salt, or to taste

Steps:

  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Once the water is boiling, stir in the lasagna noodles, about 3 or 4 at a time, and return to a boil. Cook the noodles uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through but is still firm to the bite, about 10 minutes per batch. Drain well in a colander set in the sink, and lay the cooked noodles flat on waxed paper or aluminum foil while you finish cooking the rest of the noodles.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x11-inch baking dish.
  • Place the potatoes into a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and allow to steam dry for a minute or two. Using a potato masher, mash the potatoes with the milk and butter until smooth. Stir in 1 teaspoon of onion salt, and season with salt and pepper. Set the mashed potatoes aside to cool. When cooled, mix with shredded Cheddar cheese.
  • Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet, and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned and almost crisp, about 10 minutes. Place the onion into the hot bacon fat, and cook and stir until the onion is translucent, about 8 minutes. Break the bacon into pieces with a spoon or spatula, and set the bacon and onion aside. Mix the cottage cheese, egg, and 1 teaspoon of onion salt in a bowl.
  • To make the casserole, place 3 lasagna noodles into the prepared baking dish, and spread with the cottage cheese mixture in an even layer. Top the cottage cheese with 3 more lasagna noodles, then spread potato-cheese mixture in a layer. Top the mashed potato layer with 3 more noodles, then spread the bacon and onion into an even layer on top of the casserole.
  • Cover the casserole with aluminum foil, and bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is melted and the casserole is hot, about 30 minutes. Allow to set for about 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270.5 calories, Carbohydrate 27.6 g, Cholesterol 45.7 mg, Fat 10.4 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 16.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 689.2 mg, Sugar 4 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.

LAZY LASAGNA RECIPE



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This lazy lasagna is the next best thing to the actual thing as it takes a fraction of the time and still tastes delicious.

Provided by Gus

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 6

350 g (12.3 oz) fresh lasagna sheets
500 g (1.1 lb) ground beef
700 g (1.5 lb) pasta sauce
100 g (3.5 oz) wilted spinach
2 cups cheese, shredded
½ cup Parmesan cheese, shaved

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 180°C (350°F).
  • Place a frypan over medium heat and add the ground beef. Cook until browned.
  • Add the pasta sauce and the spinach.
  • In a deep loaf tin, add a tiny bit of the sauce. This sauce will help stop the sheets from burning to the bottom.
  • Add one layer of lasagna sheets.
  • Add enough sauce to cover the sheets.
  • Sprinkle both kinds of cheese over the top.
  • Repeat from step 5 until you are out of either lasagna sheets or sauce
  • Top with leftover cheese.
  • Place in the oven for 20 minutes or until golden brown on top.
  • Serve & Enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 466.0 g, Calories 599.0 kcal, Fat 34.5 g, SaturatedFat 18 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 173 mg, Sodium 1039 mg, Carbohydrate 77.6 g, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 8.6 g, Protein 64.1 g

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 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 RAVIOLI LASAGNA



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Make and share this Lazy Ravioli Lasagna recipe from Food.com.

Provided by S.Sherman

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

28 ounces spaghetti sauce
1 lb ground beef, browned and strained
8 ounces mozzarella cheese
25 ounces frozen cheese ravioli

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
  • Brown and strain beef.
  • Cover the bottom of a 9 x 13 pan with sauce.
  • Layer 1/2 of the frozen ravioli, 1/2 of the beef and 1/3 of the cheese in the pan.
  • Pour another layer of spaghetti sauce and repeat layers. Save some cheese for the top, if you wish.
  • Bake uncovered for 45 minute or until heated all the way through.

Tips:

  • To save time, use no-boil lasagna noodles or cook them according to package directions and set aside.
  • Use a food processor to quickly chop the vegetables for the sauce.
  • Season the ricotta cheese mixture generously with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  • Layer the lasagna in a 9x13 inch baking dish, starting with a layer of sauce, then noodles, then ricotta mixture, then mozzarella cheese, and repeat.
  • Cover the lasagna with foil and bake for 30 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the noodles are tender.
  • Let the lasagna cool for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving.

Conclusion:

This lazy man's lasagna recipe is a quick and easy way to enjoy this classic Italian dish. With its simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, it's perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. So next time you're craving lasagna, give this recipe a try - you won't be disappointed!

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