Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 6
🤫 A Cheesy Shortcut to Classic Flavor
Craving lasagna but not the layers of work? This Lazy Lasagna skips the boiling, the fuss, and the mess — but keeps all the cheesy, saucy goodness you love. Just layer and bake! Perfect for busy weeknights or low-effort meal prep.
📝 Ingredients
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1 lb ground beef (or Italian sausage)
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1 jar (24 oz) marinara or pasta sauce
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1½ cups water
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9 uncooked oven-ready lasagna noodles
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1½ cups ricotta cheese
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2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
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½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
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1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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Salt and pepper to taste
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Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
👩🍳 Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
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In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Drain excess grease.
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Stir in the pasta sauce and water. Simmer for 3–4 minutes.
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In a 9×13″ baking dish, spread a thin layer of meat sauce.
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Layer 3 uncooked noodles, then dollop with ricotta, spoon over more sauce, and sprinkle with mozzarella. Repeat layers (noodles → ricotta → sauce → cheese) until ingredients are used up. Top with Parmesan.
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Cover tightly with foil and bake for 40 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 5–10 minutes until bubbly and golden.
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Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with fresh basil if desired.
💡 Tips & Variations
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Add spinach or chopped zucchini for a veggie boost.
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Swap ricotta for cottage cheese if you prefer.
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Make ahead and refrigerate before baking!
🔥 Nutrition Info (Per Serving)
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Calories: 530
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Protein: 32g
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Carbohydrates: 28g
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Fat: 32g
(Nutrition is approximate and based on standard ingredients.)
