Best 7 Worlds Easiest Lazy Lazagna Recipes

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Indulge in the epitome of comfort food with our collection of easy lazy lasagna recipes. This classic Italian dish is transformed into a hassle-free culinary experience, perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Discover a symphony of lasagna variations, each boasting unique flavors and textures to tantalize your taste buds. From the traditional meat-based lasagna to the innovative vegetarian and vegan options, our curated recipes cater to diverse dietary preferences. Prepare to be amazed by the ease and versatility of these lazy lasagna recipes, ensuring a delightful and satisfying meal every time.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

WEEKNIGHT LAZY LASAGNA



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On hectic nights, no one has time to stack several layers of lasagna. My version combines a few steps to cut down on prep, but keeps all the cheesy, saucy, noodle-y goodness that makes lasagna an all-time favorite. -Nancy Foust, Stoneboro, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 ounces uncooked lasagna noodles, broken into 2-inch pieces
1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 jar (24 ounces) pasta sauce with meat

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. Cook lasagna noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, mix ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese. Drain noodles well; stir into cheese mixture., Spread 1 cup pasta sauce into a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Layer with half of the noodle mixture and 1 cup sauce; layer with the remaining noodle mixture and sauce. Sprinkle with remaining cheese., Cover with greased foil; bake until heated through, 10-15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 332 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 901mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

WORLD'S BEST LASAGNA



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It takes a little work, but it is worth it.

Provided by John Chandler

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 3h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 pound sweet Italian sausage
¾ pound lean ground beef
½ cup minced onion
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
2 (6.5 ounce) cans canned tomato sauce
½ cup water
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 ½ teaspoons dried basil leaves
½ teaspoon fennel seeds
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 ½ teaspoons salt, divided, or to taste
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
4 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
12 lasagna noodles
16 ounces ricotta cheese
1 egg
¾ pound mozzarella cheese, sliced
¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook sausage, ground beef, onion, and garlic over medium heat until well browned. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce, and water. Season with sugar, basil, fennel seeds, Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon salt, pepper, and 2 tablespoons parsley. Simmer, covered, for about 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook lasagna noodles in boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes. Drain noodles, and rinse with cold water. In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese with egg, remaining parsley, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • To assemble, spread 1 1/2 cups of meat sauce in the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Arrange 6 noodles lengthwise over meat sauce. Spread with one half of the ricotta cheese mixture. Top with a third of mozzarella cheese slices. Spoon 1 1/2 cups meat sauce over mozzarella, and sprinkle with 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Repeat layers, and top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Cover with foil: to prevent sticking, either spray foil with cooking spray, or make sure the foil does not touch the cheese.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove foil, and bake an additional 25 minutes. Cool for 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 448.2 calories, Carbohydrate 36.5 g, Cholesterol 81.8 mg, Fat 21.3 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 29.7 g, SaturatedFat 9.9 g, Sodium 1400.4 mg, Sugar 8.6 g

WORLD'S EASIEST LAZY LAZAGNA



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Craving rich lasagna taste, but have no time to slave over this elaborate dish? Not a problem. I put lazy in lasagna - you'll have it ready for the oven in 10 minutes or less - promise. AND... drum roll... it's made with uncooked egg noodles! I came up with this idea after I spent almost an entire day making a lasagna from scratch. I make a great noodle kugel with uncooked egg noodles, so I thought - why not a lasagna?

Provided by sofsof007

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 50m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 lb sweet Italian sausage
3/4 lb ground beef
1/2 cup onion, minced
3 garlic cloves, crushed
8 cups pasta sauce
2/3 cup water
1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt (to taste)
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons dried parsley
16 ounces egg noodles
24 ounces cottage cheese
2 eggs
3/4 lb mozzarella cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Reserve about 2/3 cup of shredded mozzarella and 1 cup of pasta sauce.
  • Brown ground beef, sausage and onion, adding crushed garlic when almost done. Stir in pasta sauce and all dried spices.
  • In a separate bowl, combine cottage cheese, mozzarella and 2 raw eggs.
  • Spread one-third of meat sauce in a lightly greased 13x9 inch baking dish. Follow with a layer of uncooked egg noodles. (Simply "dump" the noodles on top of the sauce and spread with your hand to create a thin even layer, completely covering the sauce. Follow by a layer of the cheese mix, and a layer of meat sauce. Repeat procedure until all ingridients are used. Mix remaining pasta sauce with hot water, 50/50. Slowly pour the mixture around inside edge of dish, until the entire top layer of noodles is lightly covered with liquid. If necessary, simply pour the mixture straight on top. Don't worry - it will cook away. Let stand for 5 minutes before putting the dish in the oven. Lightly sprinkle with mozzarella. Tightly cover baking dish with 2 layers of heavy-duty aluminum foil.
  • Bake in a preheated 350 degree F (175 degree C) oven for 35-40 minutes. Uncover. If the egg noodles seem cooked (they're so small - you can just pinch one off and taste) -- top with the remaining mozzarella. Bake for an additional 10 minutes, uncovered. Remove from oven, and let stand 10 to 15 minutes before serving.
  • *** If you have no sausage on hand, just substitute ground beef. I've tried this recipe with ground turkey, and even with a mix of browned ground beef and zucchini, and it came out great. If you prefer - you can broil the top mozzarella layer for a couple of minutes for extra sizzle. Enjoy!

LAZY NO-BAKE LASAGNA



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Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound mild Italian sausage, casings removed
2 cups Classic Marinara Sauce, recipe follows
12 ounces mafaldine corte or farfalle pasta
8 ounces mini mozzarella balls
3/4 cup ricotta
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
Torn basil leaves, for topping
1/3 cup olive oil
6 cloves garlic, minced
Three 26-ounce cartons chopped tomatoes
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 large basil sprig
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons unsalted butter

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a Dutch oven or large, wide pot over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and cook, breaking up clumps with a wooden spoon, until brown, about 6 minutes. Add the Marinara and 3 1/2 cups water and bring to a boil. Add the pasta, then partially cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is al dente and the sauce is coating it nicely, about 16 minutes. Stir in the mozzarella and ricotta, then sprinkle with the Parmesan and basil, and serve.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until it just turns golden, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the tomatoes, Italian seasoning, basil, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of fresh pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, for 7 minutes. Take off the heat and stir in the butter until melted. Add salt and pepper to taste.

LASAGNA



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h10m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 pounds hamburger
1 pound hot breakfast sausage
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
One 28-ounce can diced tomatoes
One 6-ounce can tomato paste
Freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt
10 ounces lasagna noodles
1 pound mozzarella
10 to 12 fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
3 cups low-fat cottage cheese
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan
2 eggs, beaten

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, saute the hamburger, sausage and garlic until brown. Drain off the excess fat. Add the tomatoes with their juice, tomato paste, 1/2 teaspoon salt and some freshly ground black pepper. Stir together well. Simmer over low heat, uncovered, for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the olive oil and a dash of salt. Cook the lasagna noodles according to the package directions until al dente. Drain the noodles and lay them flat on a piece of aluminium foil to keep their shape.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Grate the mozzarella cheese and set aside.
  • Cut the basil into a chiffonade by stacking the leaves on top of one another, rolling them tightly and then cutting across. Finely chop the parsley. Add half the herbs to the meat mixture and stir together. In a medium bowl, combine the other half of the herbs, the cottage cheese, 1/2 cup of the Parmesan and the eggs, and stir together well.
  • Now let's assemble the lasagna! Begin by laying 4 lasagna noodles in the bottom of a deep rectangular baking pan; the noodles should slightly overlap. Spoon half the cottage cheese mixture onto the noodles; spread to distribute evenly. Sprinkle half the mozzarella on top of the cottage cheese mixture. Spoon just under half the meat mixture on top of the mozzarella, and spread evenly, being careful not to disrupt the layers below. Now repeat the process, beginning with a layer of lasagna noodles, followed by the cottage cheese mixture, followed by the mozzarella and ending with a thick layer of the meat mixture.
  • Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan over the top. Bake until the lasagna is hot and bubbly, 35 to 45 minutes. Allow to stand 10 minutes before cutting into squares.

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.

EASY LAZY LASAGNA



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Fast, easy and delicious! You can make this recipe with different kinds of noodles and vegetables and also you can add more or less hot peppers (or Tabasco!) if you enjoy spicy food!

Provided by Redsie

Categories     Penne

Time 1h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups rotini pasta or 3 cups other large pasta
12 ounces lean ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 cup grated carrot
1 (24 ounce) jar prepared pasta sauce
1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning (oregano or basil)
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper flakes (optional)
1 (17 ounce) container light ricotta cheese
1 egg
1 cup grated part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large pot of boiling water, cook pasta until tender but firm; drain.
  • In a large skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat until browned. Add onions and carrots; cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in pasta sauce and Italian seasoning (oregano or basil). Remove from heat and set aside.
  • In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg and 1/2 cup of the mozzarella cheese. Set aside.
  • To Assemble: Spread half of the meat mixture on bottom of greased 13x9-inch baking dish. Top with all of the pasta. Spread all of the cheese mixture over pasta. Top with remaining meat mixture. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese.
  • Bake in preheated oven, uncovered for 35 to 45 minutes or until bubbling.
  • Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Tips:

  • Use a good quality lasagna noodle. This will make a big difference in the final product. Look for noodles that are made with durum wheat and that are not too thick.
  • Don't overcook the noodles. They should be al dente, or slightly firm to the bite.
  • Use a variety of cheeses. This will give your lasagna a more complex flavor. A good combination is mozzarella, ricotta, and Parmesan.
  • Don't skimp on the sauce. The sauce is what brings all the flavors of lasagna together. Use a flavorful sauce that you enjoy.
  • Layer the lasagna properly. Start with a layer of sauce, then noodles, then cheese, then repeat. End with a layer of sauce and cheese.
  • Bake the lasagna until it is bubbly and golden brown. This will take about 30 minutes.
  • Let the lasagna rest before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld and the lasagna to set.

Conclusion:

Lazy lasagna is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover ingredients. With a few simple tips, you can make a lasagna that is sure to impress your family and friends.

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