Best 5 Lazy No Bake Lasagna Recipes

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Indulge in the epitome of culinary comfort with our heavenly Lazy No-Bake Lasagna, a symphony of flavors that tantalizes your taste buds without requiring the hassle of traditional lasagna preparation. This no-bake lasagna recipe takes a revolutionary approach, eliminating the need for a hot oven and minimizing prep time, making it an ideal dish for busy weeknights or effortless entertaining. Its ingenious construction features layers of tender lasagna noodles, a creamy and cheesy ricotta filling, a hearty meat sauce, and a blanket of melted mozzarella, all harmoniously combined to create a lasagna experience like no other. Additionally, we've curated a delightful selection of lasagna recipes to cater to diverse preferences. Choose between a classic lasagna with traditional ingredients, a vegetarian lasagna bursting with colorful vegetables, or a unique lasagna roll-ups recipe for an elegant presentation. Each recipe promises an unforgettable culinary journey that will leave you craving for more.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

MY MOM'S LASAGNA



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Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h45m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 pound lean ground beef
1/2 pound hot Italian sausage
1 small yellow onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 tablespoons tomato paste
One 26.42-ounce container strained tomatoes, such as Pomi
2 large eggs
30 ounces part-skim ricotta
One 16-ounce bag shredded mozzarella
1/3 cup plus 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
One 1-pound box no-boil lasagna noodles

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Place a large saute pan over medium-high heat and add the beef and sausage. Cook, stirring occasionally, until it begins to brown, about 2 minutes. Add the onions, garlic and dried oregano and cook until they are softened and the meat is cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste and toast for 30 seconds, then add the tomatoes and cook until the sauce has thickened slightly, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside.
  • Beat the eggs in a large bowl. Add the ricotta, 1 cup mozzarella, 1/3 cup Parmesan, fresh basil and oregano, salt and pepper and stir to combine.
  • Spread a thin layer of sauce on the bottom of a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Arrange a layer of noodles over the sauce and top with a third of the ricotta filling. Spoon over a layer of sauce and top with another layer of noodles. Continue with 2 more layers of ricotta, sauce and noodles, ending with a top layer of noodles. Spoon a thin layer of the remaining sauce over the top, sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan over the noodles and cover with aluminum foil.
  • Bake for 45 minutes, then uncover and cook until the cheese is golden and the lasagna is bubbling, another 15 to 20 minutes. Let stand for 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

EASY LAZY LASAGNA



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This incorporates all the flavors of lasagna, but it's easier because the ingredients are simply mixed together and baked.

Provided by thedailygourmet

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Sausage

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup wide egg noodles
½ pound ground beef
4 ounces bulk Italian sausage
1 ½ cups marinara sauce
½ cup cottage cheese
⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
¼ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon garlic salt
¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ cup grated mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rapid boil. Cook egg noodles at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, 7 to 9 minutes. Drain.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef and sausage in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease. Pour marinara sauce into the meat. Stir in drained egg noodles, 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, onion powder, garlic salt, and Italian seasoning; mix until incorporated. Pour mixture into an 8-inch square casserole dish and top with mozzarella cheese and remaining Parmesan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is golden brown, about 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 398.1 calories, Carbohydrate 22.1 g, Cholesterol 74.7 mg, Fat 22.4 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 25.6 g, SaturatedFat 9.4 g, Sodium 1068.1 mg, Sugar 9 g

LAZY LASAGNA



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Using uncooked noodles makes the traditional time-consuming task of preparing lasagna a little easier. A few seasonings boost the flavor of store-bought spaghetti sauce.-Kathy Demler, Emporia, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h20m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1-1/2 cups small-curd cottage cheese
2 large eggs, beaten
1/3 cup minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3/4 pound ground beef, cooked and drained
3-1/2 cups spaghetti sauce
9 uncooked lasagna noodles
1/4 cup water
Grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients; set aside. In another bowl, combine the spaghetti sauce and beef; mix well. , Spoon a fourth of the meat sauce into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with three noodles and half of the cheese mixture; repeat layers once. Top with a fourth of the meat sauce, remaining noodles and remaining meat sauce. Pour water around edges. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. , Cover and bake at 375° for 45 minutes. Uncover and bake 15 minutes longer or until noodles are tender. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 81mg cholesterol, Sodium 653mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

NO-FUSS LASAGNA



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I like this recipe because it can be prepared a day ahead and baked just before serving, so it's a great way to avoid that last-minute rush when attending a potluck. Using packaged spaghetti sauce and noodles that are not pre-boiled makes preparation especially quick. -Denise Goedeken, Platte Center, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 can (12 ounces) tomato paste
3 cups water
2 packages (1-1/2 ounces each) spaghetti sauce mix
1 tablespoon sugar
4 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 large eggs, beaten
2 cups cream-style cottage cheese
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
1 package (16 ounces) lasagna noodles, uncooked

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add tomato paste, water, spaghetti sauce mix, sugar, parsley, salt, garlic powder and pepper. Simmer, partially covered, for 20 minutes. Stir occasionally. , In a bowl, combine eggs with cottage cheese, half of the cheddar cheese and half of the mozzarella. Set aside. Spoon a third of the meat sauce into a 13x9-in. baking dish. Place half of the uncooked noodles over sauce. Top with a third of meat sauce and press down. Spoon cottage cheese mixture over all. Cover with remaining noodles and meat sauce. Cover and refrigerate overnight., Bake, covered, at 350° for 1 hour. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining cheddar and mozzarella cheeses. Bake an additional 15 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting. Freeze option: After assembling, sprinkle lasagna with remaining cheddar and mozzarella cheeses. Cover and freeze unbaked lasagna. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake lasagna as directed, increasing time as necessary to heat through and for a thermometer inserted in center to read 165°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 632 calories, Fat 23g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 149mg cholesterol, Sodium 1210mg sodium, Carbohydrate 60g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 46g protein.

LAZY-DAY OVERNIGHT LASAGNA



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No boiling required in this easy make-ahead recipe. Just let the uncooked noodles absorb the liquid in the fridge overnight, then pop in the oven!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 13h35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb mild bulk Italian pork sausage or ground beef
1 jar (26 to 28 oz) tomato pasta sauce
1 cup water
1 container (15 oz) ricotta cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1 egg
8 oz uncooked lasagna noodles
1 package (16 oz) sliced mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In 12-inch skillet, cook sausage over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink. Drain well. Stir in pasta sauce and water. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low; simmer 5 minutes.
  • In medium bowl, mix ricotta cheese, chives, oregano and egg.
  • In ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish or lasagna pan, spread 1 1/2 cups of the meat sauce. Top with half each of the uncooked noodles, ricotta cheese mixture and mozzarella cheese. Repeat with 1 1/2 cups meat sauce and remaining noodles, ricotta cheese mixture and mozzarella cheese. Top with remaining meat sauce. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Cover; refrigerate 12 hours or overnight.
  • Heat oven to 350°F. Uncover baking dish; bake 50 to 60 minutes or until noodles are tender and casserole is bubbly. Cover; let stand 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380, Carbohydrate 31 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 700 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • Use a variety of cheeses to create a flavorful lasagna. Some good options include ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, and Asiago.
  • If you don't have a lasagna noodle maker, you can use pre-cooked lasagna noodles. Just be sure to soak them in warm water for a few minutes before using.
  • You can assemble the lasagna ahead of time and bake it later. Just cover it with plastic wrap and refrigerate it for up to 24 hours.
  • If you don't have a lot of time, you can make a no-bake lasagna. Just use a pre-made sauce and cheese, and layer it with the noodles. You can also use a slow cooker to make a no-bake lasagna. Just cook the sauce and cheese on low for 6-8 hours, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Conclusion:

Lasagna is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With so many different recipes to choose from, there's sure to be a lasagna that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a meal that's easy to make and packed with flavor, give lasagna a try.

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