Lasagna the Lazy Way

Discover the ultimate comfort food with "Lasagna the Lazy Way," a no-fuss, crowd-pleasing dinner perfect for busy weeknights. This effortless recipe uses oven-ready lasagna noodles, jarred marinara sauce, and a rich, cheesy ricotta blend infused with Italian seasoning for maximum flavor with minimal prep. Simply layer the ingredients, bake, and enjoy gooey layers of seasoned ground beef, melty mozzarella, and Parmesan perfection. Ready in just an hour with only 15 minutes of prep time, this easy lasagna serves six hearty portions, making it ideal for family dinners or meal prep. Skip the hassle without sacrificing taste—this quick baked lasagna recipe is your new go-to!

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 9 pieces oven-ready lasagna noodles
• 1 pound ground beef
• 24 ounces jarred marinara sauce
• 15 ounces ricotta cheese
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 0.5 cups grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium-high heat until fully browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat. Stir in the marinara sauce and reduce the heat to low. Let the sauce simmer while you prepare the other ingredients.

Step 3

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, egg, grated Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Stir until smooth and well combined.

Step 4

In a 9x13-inch baking dish, spread a thin layer of the meat sauce to coat the bottom of the dish.

Step 5

Arrange 3 oven-ready lasagna noodles over the sauce. No need to cook them ahead of time.

Step 6

Spread one-third of the ricotta mixture over the noodles, followed by one-third of the remaining meat sauce. Sprinkle one-third of the shredded mozzarella cheese over the top.

Step 7

Repeat this layering process two more times: noodles, ricotta mixture, meat sauce, and mozzarella cheese.

Step 8

Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake in the oven for 30 minutes.

Step 9

Remove the foil and bake uncovered for an additional 15 minutes, or until the cheese on top is melted and bubbling.

Step 10

Let the lasagna cool for about 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2389.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4789.6

Total Fat 215.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 101.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Cholesterol 981.8mg	0%
Sodium 6935.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 467.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 29.4g	0%
Total Sugars 51.8g
Protein 277.4g	0%

Vitamin D 53.8IU	0%
Calcium 4074.1mg	0%
Iron 31.3mg	0%
Potassium 3770.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 39.4%

Protein: 22.5%

Carbs: 38.0%