Best 6 Easy Lasagna Without Ricotta Recipes

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Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

MEAT LASAGNA RECIPE WITHOUT RICOTTA



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This easy lasagna recipe has been a family favorite for decades - and it really is so simple! It only requires a few simple ingredients, and for those looking for a lasagna without ricotta, this one fits the bill. It freezes beautifully, too!

Provided by Katie Clark

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 13

16 oz can spaghetti sauce
8 oz can tomato sauce
¼ cup onions, chopped
1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning
2 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp onion powder
1 cup water
1 pound ground beef or turkey
1 pound Italian sausage, any variety
2 cups mozzarella cheese
2 cups Colby jack cheese
15 lasagna noodles *oven ready make this recipe even easier*
Several tablespoons powder Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Fill pot with water and bring to a boil, then cook lasagna noodles until al dente.
  • In the meantime, dice onions, and then put them in a deep skillet with the sausage and ground beef.
  • Brown the meats. Add spaghetti sauce, tomato sauce, and water to meat and onion mixture. Add in all the spices, and let simmer 15 minutes.
  • When lasagna noodles are done, drain excess water, and put off to the side.
  • Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on the bottom of a 9x13 pan. Layer four lasagna noodles on the bottom of the dish. Then layer 1/3 of sauce, then ½ cup of colby jack cheese 1/2 cup of mozzarella. Sprinkle with Parmesan.
  • Repeat noodle, sauce, cheeses two more times. Make sure the top layer of the lasagna is mozzarella cheese. If there are any gaps at the ends of pans where there are no noodles, put a noodle there as well. Cover with tin foil and bake for 50 minutes. Then remove tin foil and let bake about 10 more minutes.
  • If cheese is still not melted completely, put on broil for about two minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 795 calories, Carbohydrate 44 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 150 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 45 grams fat, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 52 grams protein, SaturatedFat 20 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 1225 milligrams sodium, Sugar 6 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 23 grams unsaturated fat

EASY LASAGNA WITHOUT RICOTTA CHEESE OR COTTAGE CHEESE



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Easy and simple vegetarian cheese lasagna no meat recipe for beginners, without using ricotta cheese or cottage cheese. The basic lasagna recipe with no ricotta cheese is so cheesy and so delicious!

Provided by Recipe Garden

Categories     Main Course

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 package lasagna ((I used the brand Barilla which had 18 sheets))
5 cups shredded cheese (I used cheddar and mozzarella)
water enough to cook lasagna
5 tablespoons olive oil ((or as needed to grease the lasagna sheets))
1 tablespoon extra oil to grease the baking pan
1/2 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
3 cups marinara sauce ((adjust as needed))
2 medium sized yellow onions chopped finely ((can use other onions as well))
6 cloves garlic minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons dried oregano powder
2 teaspoons dried parsley

Steps:

  • Heat the 2 tablespoons of olive oil for the sauce (see ingredients list for the sauce) in a pan and add chopped yellow onions and garlic, for 10 to 12 minutes until the onions and garlic are well sauteed.
  • Once the onions and garlic are sauteed and no water is left (it's good to lightly brown the contents), add the butter and saute for few more minutes.
  • Add the prepared onion garlic mixture to the marinara sauce and also add all the spice powders (onion, garlic, parsley, oregano), mix well and keep this prepared sauce aside.
  • Cook the lasagna sheets according to instructions in the package. Make sure to use enough water (boiling water) to cover the lasagna sheets, or it won't get cooked properly. After you put the sheets in to the boiling water, give it a minute so the sheets will become slightly soft and you can gently press with a spatula so the sheets will get immersed in the water. If there is no enough water, make sure to add more water.
  • Once the lasagna sheets are cooked, drain the hot water and I recommend adding some cold water to the same pan, which will help you to easily transfer the lasagna sheet from the pan. Transfer the cooked sheets to a foil greased with little oil.
  • Once the sheets are transferred to the foil or any flat surface, grease your palm with some olive oil and sprinkle some olive oil over the sheets and gently grease each sheet with olive oil, which will help to prevent the sheets from sticking together.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degree Fahrenheit.
  • Grease a large baking pan with oil(you may use a 13*9 inch baking pan or use any baking pan that can fit the sheets).
  • Add few spoons of prepared sauce to spread over the baking pan.
  • Add lasagna sheets on top of the sauce in a single layer.
  • Add more sauce over the sheets and spread evenly.
  • Add shredded cheese over the sauce in a single layer.
  • Place the next layer of lasagna sheets in a single layer.
  • Again, repeat the process by adding a single layer of sauce which is topped with enough cheese in a single layer.
  • Repeat this process until the top layer of lasagna sheets are placed (do not add cheese above the top layers now).
  • Once the topmost layers are placed in a single layer, add enough sauce and spread the sauce evenly.
  • Cover the baking pan with foil and bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes.
  • After 20 minutes of baking, remove the covering foil and top the lasagna with shredded cheese as desired.
  • Cover the baking pan again with foil and bake for another 10 more minutes.
  • After 10 more minutes of baking, open the pan and see if the cheese is melted enough. You may keep the pan opened, and bake for another 5 more minutes if needed so that the cheese will be bubbly and golden brown (do this only if you desire, you may also broil it for the final 3 to 4 minutes if you like).
  • Allow the lasagna to cool down for few minutes, slice and serve!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279 kcal, Carbohydrate 10 g, Protein 16 g, Fat 20 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Cholesterol 24 mg, Sodium 889 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 12 g, ServingSize 1 serving

EASY LASAGNA - NO RICOTTA



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My husband refuses to eat anything with Ricotta Cheese. I tried several different versions and this was his favorite. Now, it's the only lasagna I fix.

Provided by lilchris

Categories     Meat

Time 1h15m

Yield 9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb ground beef
9 lasagna noodles
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
1 small white onion, chopped
3 1/2 cups spaghetti sauce
1/2 cup water
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400. Cook lasagna noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, cook ground beef, onion, garlic, and pepper in skillet until beef is browned; drain.
  • Return beef to skillet and add the spaghetti sauce, water, parmesan cheese, and 1 cup of the mozzarella. Stir to mix.
  • Lightly spray 9x13 glass baking dish with cooking spray. Place 3 lasagna noodles in bottom. Add 1/3 of the meat mixture. Repeat layers twice, ending with a layer of the meat mixture on the top.
  • Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella on top. Bake uncovered for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 319.6, Fat 15, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 54.9, Sodium 441.4, Carbohydrate 25.3, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 5.6, Protein 19.6

EASY LASAGNA WITHOUT RICOTTA



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I decided to put this recipe online because every one loves my lasagna. It's so good and easy to make. You can use extra-lean ground beef if desired. I like to use spaghetti sauce with mushrooms.

Provided by Maria Yarikov-Gamache

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

¼ cup butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 cups warm milk
2 pounds lean ground beef
2 (28 ounce) jars spaghetti sauce
1 pinch ground nutmeg, or to taste
1 (16 ounce) package no-boil lasagna noodles
1 (8 ounce) package shredded Mexican cheese blend
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup water

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir flour, salt, and pepper into melted butter until flour is dissolved. Slowly whisk milk into butter-flour mixture until a thick white sauce forms, 2 to 4 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease. Add spaghetti sauce and nutmeg to ground beef; cook until spaghetti sauce is heated through, about 5 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Spread a layer of meat sauce into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Cover meat sauce layer with a layer of lasagna noodles; top with 1/3 the white sauce, 1/2 the remaining meat sauce, 1/3 the Mexican cheese blend, and 1/3 the Parmesan cheese, respectively. Repeat 1 more layer of each ingredient; top with 1 more layer lasagna noodles, remaining white sauce, Mexican cheese blend, and Parmesan cheese. Pour water around the edges of the dish. Cover dish with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. Remove aluminum foil and continue baking until cheeses are melted, about 10 more minutes. Let lasagna stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 492.9 calories, Carbohydrate 37.2 g, Cholesterol 84.6 mg, Fat 26.6 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 25.6 g, SaturatedFat 13.1 g, Sodium 824.3 mg, Sugar 13.8 g

EASY LASAGNA I



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A super easy and fast beef lasagna recipe. It is made with a prepared sauce, and requires no boiling of the noodles.

Provided by Susan T.

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound lean ground beef
1 onion, chopped
1 (4.5 ounce) can mushrooms, drained
1 (28 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
1 (16 ounce) package cottage cheese
1 pint part-skim ricotta cheese
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 eggs
1 (16 ounce) package lasagna noodles
8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large skillet, cook and stir ground beef until brown. Add mushrooms and onions; saute until onions are transparent. Stir in pasta sauce, and heat through.
  • In a medium size bowl, combine cottage cheese, ricotta cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, and eggs.
  • Spread a thin layer of the meat sauce in the bottom of a 13x9 inch pan. Layer with uncooked lasagna noodles, cheese mixture, mozzarella cheese, and meat sauce. Continue layering until all ingredients are used, reserving 1/2 cup mozzarella. Cover pan with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes. Uncover, and top with remaining half cup of mozzarella cheese. Bake for an additional 15 minutes. Remove from oven, and let stand 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 701.6 calories, Carbohydrate 62.5 g, Cholesterol 141.8 mg, Fat 30.3 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 44.2 g, SaturatedFat 14.5 g, Sodium 1058.2 mg, Sugar 12.2 g

MY MOM'S LASAGNA (NO RICOTTA)



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Mom worked and had a house full of picky eaters, so most of what she cooked was low fuss and no frills. You can add fennel seed or red pepper flakes to the sauce if you like.

Provided by Lisa1

Categories     Beginner Cook

Time 1h20m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb lean ground beef
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 (28 ounce) jar traditional style spaghetti sauce
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
9 dry lasagna noodles (I cook a few extra just in case a noodle or two self destructs)
2 (6 ounce) packages deli-style mozzarella cheese, sliced (you'll need 12 slices total)
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 (8 ounce) package shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Cook lasagna noodles according to package directions.
  • Meanwhile, brown ground beef in a large skillet; drain fat.
  • Sprinkle meat with onion powder.
  • Add spaghetti sauce, tomato sauce and Italian seasoning.
  • Mix well. Set aside.
  • Drain noodles.
  • Spray a 13 x 9 inch baking pan with cooking spray.
  • Add a layer of sauce to pan.
  • Top sauce with 3 lasagna noodles.
  • Top noodles with more sauce.
  • Top sauce with enough mozzarella cheese slices to cover in a single layer (6 slices).
  • Top cheese with 3 more noodles, sauce, 6 more cheese slices.
  • Top cheese with remaining 3 noodles and sauce.
  • Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Top Parmesan with the shredded mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake 35 to 45 minutes (watch closely after 30 minutes to make sure cheese does not over brown).
  • Let sit 10-15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 388.8, Fat 24, SaturatedFat 12.6, Cholesterol 96.8, Sodium 1032.1, Carbohydrate 12.6, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 7.8, Protein 30

Tips:

  • No-boil lasagna noodles: This recipe uses no-boil lasagna noodles, which means you can skip the step of boiling the noodles before assembling the lasagna. This saves time and makes the process easier.
  • Homemade sauce: While you can use store-bought sauce, making your own sauce from scratch is always a better option. It gives you more control over the flavor and allows you to customize it to your liking.
  • Use fresh ingredients: Using fresh ingredients whenever possible will result in a tastier lasagna. This includes using fresh herbs, vegetables, and cheese.
  • Layer it properly: When assembling the lasagna, be sure to layer it properly. Start with a layer of sauce, then noodles, then cheese, and so on. Repeat this process until you have used up all of the ingredients.
  • Bake it covered: Bake the lasagna covered for the first 30 minutes. This will help to prevent the cheese from browning too quickly.
  • Let it rest: Once the lasagna is baked, let it rest for 10-15 minutes before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld and the lasagna to set.

Conclusion:

This easy lasagna without ricotta is a delicious and hearty meal that is perfect for any occasion. It is made with simple ingredients and can be easily customized to your liking. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy lasagna recipe, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed!

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