Description
A quick and easy recipe for a delicious no bake lasagna that’s perfect for busy nights.
Ingredients
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- No-boil lasagna noodles
- Olive oil
- Ground beef or sausage (optional)
- 1 jar of marinara sauce
- Ricotta cheese
- Shredded mozzarella cheese
- Grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper
- Fresh basil (optional)
- Vegetables like spinach or zucchini (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add ground meat (if using) and brown it.
- Drain the fat and pour in the marinara sauce.
- Stir in any vegetables if making a meatless version.
- Break no-boil lasagna noodles to fit in a single layer across the sauce.
- Dollop ricotta cheese over the noodles, sprinkle mozzarella, and repeat the layers.
- Cover and let it simmer on low heat for about 20 minutes.
- Add a quarter cup of water if it looks dry.
- Test the noodles for softness; if ready, finish with grated Parmesan.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, let everyone top with more cheese or Italian seasoning. Leftovers taste even better.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 40mg