This no-boil lasagna uses oven-ready noodles layered with a hearty meat sauce and a creamy cheese blend, ready in about 90 minutes.
Let’s make no-boil lasagna using oven-ready lasagna noodles. This is a simple way to get a comforting meal on the table without the extra step of boiling pasta.
No-Boil Lasagna
Print RecipeIngredients
- For the Cheese Mixture
- 15 oz ricotta cheese
- 24 oz cottage cheese, lowfat, 1% milkfat
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 tbsp parsley flakes
- salt
- pepper
- For the Meat Sauce
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 lb ground Italian sausage
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- salt
- pepper
- 48 oz marinara sauce, two 24oz jars
- For the Assembly
- olive oil
- oven-ready lasagna noodles
- mozzarella cheese, shredded, for topping
- 1 ½ cups parmesan cheese, finely shredded
- parsley flakes, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the cheese mixture. In a mixing bowl, combine 15 ounces of ricotta cheese, 24 ounces of lowfat cottage cheese, 2 eggs, 1/2 cup of shredded mozzarella, 1 tablespoon of parsley flakes, and salt and pepper to taste. Mix everything together well.
- Cook the meat sauce. In a pan, brown 1 pound of ground beef and 1 pound of ground Italian sausage. Drain the excess grease or soak it up with a paper towel. Add 3 to 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning, and salt and pepper to taste. Pour in two 24-ounce jars of your favorite marinara sauce, stir, and let it simmer for a few minutes.
- Assemble the lasagna. Spray the bottom of your lasagna pan with olive oil. Spread a thin layer of the meat sauce on the bottom. Place a layer of oven-ready lasagna noodles on top, breaking pieces to fit if necessary. Spread a layer of the cheese mixture over the noodles, then add another layer of meat sauce. Repeat these layers until you have used all your ingredients, finishing with a thick layer of mozzarella cheese, 1 1/2 cups of parmesan cheese, and a sprinkle of parsley.
- Bake the lasagna. Cover the pan with aluminum foil. Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 1 hour. Remove the foil and bake for another 10 to 15 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Nay’s Tip: You must use oven-ready lasagna noodles, otherwise the pasta will not cook all the way through.
Recipe FAQ
Can I use regular lasagna noodles instead of oven-ready ones?
No, you must use oven-ready lasagna noodles for this recipe, otherwise the pasta will not cook all the way through.
How should I store leftover lasagna?
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
What is the best way to reheat this lasagna?
You can reheat individual portions in the microwave or cover the dish with foil and warm it in the oven until heated through.
