No Boil Lasagna
No Boil Lasagna is a delicious and effortless layered dish that combines flavors of meat, cheese, and marinara sauce without the need for pre-cooking the noodles.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 no-boil lasagna noodles
- 1 pound ground beef or Italian sausage
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups marinara sauce
- 15 ounces ricotta cheese
- 1 large egg
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and diced onion until browned.
- Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute, then stir in marinara sauce and Italian seasoning. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, egg, half the parmesan, salt, and pepper.
- Spread a layer of meat sauce in a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Add a layer of no-boil noodles, followed by ricotta mixture and mozzarella. Repeat layers.
- Finish with meat sauce, remaining mozzarella, and parmesan on top.
- Cover with foil and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake for another 20–25 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let the lasagna rest for 10–15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Make sure your marinara sauce is generous enough to cook the noodles.
- Letting the lasagna rest before cutting helps the layers set and makes serving easier.
- Use foil during the first bake to keep moisture in and prevent burning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg