Lazy Lasagna Recipe
This lazy lasagna recipe is a quick and easy version of the classic dish, perfect for busy weeknights when you crave comfort food without spending hours in the kitchen.
Equipment
- 9x13 inch pan
- Large sauté pan
- Large bowl
- Aluminum foil
Ingredients
- 12 oz dried pasta penne, rotini, or rigatoni
- 1 pound ground beef or Italian sausage, ground turkey, or lentils
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 25 oz marinara sauce
- ¼ cup fresh basil chopped
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella torn or shredded
- Parsley for garnish optional
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375℉ (190℃) and prep a 9×13 inch pan, rubbing with a little bit of olive oil to coat it.
- Boil water and cook pasta just 1-2 minutes short of package directions until al dente (firm, but cooked through).
- Brown ground beef in a large sauté pan until cooked through, about 5-6 minutes, and drain if there is a lot of excess moisture.
- Add marinara sauce to the beef, stir, and set aside.
- In a separate bowl, combine the basil, garlic, oregano with ricotta cheese until well mixed.
- Drain pasta and toss with the marinara/beef mixture until coated.
- Layer 1/2 the pasta in the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Top with all of the ricotta/garlic/basil mixture. Spread it evenly!
- Spread the rest of the pasta over the top of the ricotta mixture.
- Dot with mozzarella tears all over the top.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake at 375℉ for 20-25 minutes until warmed through and bubbling.
- Remove foil and bake uncovered for another 10 minutes until lightly browned on top. (Broil for 1-2 minutes on high for extra browning, watching closely).
- Remove from the oven and serve warm with a side salad.
Notes
This lazy lasagna is quicker than convincing a picky eater that broccoli's a friend. It's easily customizable and much faster than traditional layering.
Disclaimer: Nutritional information is an estimate only and can vary significantly depending on the specific ingredients used. For accurate values, use a nutrition calculator with your specific ingredients.
