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Easy No Boil Lasagna Recipe

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This Easy No Boil Lasagna Recipe offers a classic Italian comfort dish made simple with no-boil noodles, hearty meat sauce, and a creamy cheese mixture. Perfect for a satisfying family dinner with layers of savory ground beef, Italian sausage, ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses baked to bubbly perfection.

Ingredients

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Meat Sauce

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • ½ pound sweet Italian sausage
  • 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 (divided)
  • 2 large eggs
  • ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese (divided)
  • 2 teaspoons dried parsley or 4 tablespoons freshly snipped
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Other

  • 12 lasagna noodles (no-boil)
  • ¼ cup water (optional, depending on sauce consistency)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven 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 and Italian sausage until no longer pink, about 7-10 minutes. Drain excess fat. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in spaghetti sauce and simmer gently for 5 minutes to blend flavors.
  3. Prepare Cheese Mixture: In a large bowl, combine ricotta cheese, 2 cups shredded mozzarella, 2 eggs, ½ cup grated Parmesan, dried parsley, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth and evenly mixed.
  4. Layer Lasagna – First Layer: Spread ¾ cup of meat sauce on bottom of prepared dish. Arrange 3 no-boil noodles over the sauce in a single layer. Spread one-third of the cheese mixture evenly on noodles, then spoon one-fourth of the meat sauce over the cheese.
  5. Layer Lasagna – Second and Third Layers: Repeat layering with 3 noodles, one-third cheese mixture, and one-fourth meat sauce. Repeat a third time with another 3 noodles, one-third cheese mixture, and one-fourth meat sauce.
  6. Top Layer and Add Moisture: Finish with a final layer of 3 noodles, the remaining meat sauce, remaining 1 cup shredded mozzarella, and remaining ¼ cup grated Parmesan. If sauce is thick, pour ½ cup water around edges to help noodles cook evenly; skip or reduce if sauce is thinner.
  7. Cover and Bake: Spray a sheet of aluminum foil with cooking spray (sprayed side down) and cover the dish tightly. Bake in preheated oven for 50 minutes.
  8. Uncover and Brown Cheese: Remove foil and bake uncovered for 10 more minutes to brown and bubble the cheese topping.
  9. Rest and Serve: Let the lasagna stand for 10 minutes before slicing and serving to allow layers to set for easier serving.

Notes

  • Using no-boil noodles saves time but ensure enough moisture is present; add water if needed to help noodles cook properly.
  • Spraying foil with cooking spray prevents cheese from sticking during baking.
  • Ricotta cheese can be substituted with cottage cheese for a lighter option.
  • Leftover lasagna stores well in refrigerator for up to 3 days and can be frozen for up to 2 months.
  • Add fresh herbs like basil or oregano for enhanced flavor if desired.

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