QUICK MEATBALL LASAGNA

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Make and share this Quick Meatball Lasagna recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Miss Annie

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h40m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 (16 ounce) packages cooked italian-style meatballs, thawed (approximately 60 meatballs)
2 (26 ounce) jars smooth-style marinara sauce or 2 (26 ounce) jars your favorite pasta sauce
9 lasagna noodles, no cook (or traditional, cooked)
1 large egg
1 (15 ounce) container light ricotta cheese (fat free ok)
2 cups part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated or shredded

Steps:

  • Slice thawed meatballs in half.
  • Set aside.
  • Spray 13 x 9 baking dish with oil spray.
  • Spread 1 cup sauce evenly in bottom of dish.
  • Place 3 uncooked noodles over sauce.
  • Set aside.
  • Place egg in 1-quart bowl and beat with whisk.
  • Add ricotta cheese to egg and stir well to blend.
  • Dollop half of ricotta mixture evenly over noodles.
  • Top ricotta with half of the meatballs.
  • Pour 1 1/2 cups sauce over meatballs and place 3 more uncooked noodles over them.
  • Pour 1 1/2 cups of sauce over meatballs.
  • Place 3 more noodles over meatballs and pour remaining sauce (about 2 cups) evenly on top, spreading evenly.
  • Make sure all noodles are well coated with sauce.
  • Spray a sheet of aluminum foil with oil spray, and cover lasagna tightly, oil side down.
  • Bake 1 hour at 350ºF.
  • Remove dish from oven, uncover.
  • Spoon some sauce from edges over exposed top noodles.
  • Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses evenly over top.
  • Turn oven OFF and place dish, uncovered, in oven for 15 minutes more.
  • Serve at once or remove lasana from oven and let rest (up to 15 minutes) until ready to serve.

Marq Moore
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This lasagna is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I've made it for potlucks, parties, and even just for a weeknight dinner.


Sophya Hayes
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This recipe was a lifesaver. I had a bunch of leftover meatballs and didn't know what to do with them. This lasagna was the perfect solution.


Grace Murugi
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This lasagna is the best I've ever had. I'll definitely be making it again and again.


MGS Muhammad Gohar Shakeel
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Not bad!


Yamina Bell
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Meh.


ashsa Niru
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This recipe was a disaster. The meatballs were tough and the lasagna was bland. I won't be making this again.


Lizzele Gillett (Lizz)
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The meatballs were a little dry, but the lasagna was still good. I think I'll add more sauce next time.


Narmaya Thapa
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This recipe was easy to follow and the lasagna turned out great. I used ground turkey instead of beef and it was still very flavorful.


Rose Rangel
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I'm not a big fan of lasagna, but this recipe changed my mind. The meatballs were so good and the lasagna was cheesy and delicious.


Shabir Hajji
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This lasagna was a hit with my family! The meatballs were juicy and flavorful, and the lasagna noodles were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


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