Lazy Day Lasagna

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Servings: 4 cups Difficulty: Advanced
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Comforting baked pasta with no-boil noodles, creamy cottage cheese, and savory beef sauce
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This Lazy Day Lasagna is the ultimate comfort food for busy weeknights or when you crave a hearty, home-style meal without the fuss. By using uncooked noodles and a simple water addition, this dish eliminates the tedious step of boiling pasta sheets. The layers of rich, seasoned ground beef and spaghetti sauce meld beautifully with a creamy cottage cheese mixture, creating a tender, saucy texture that is both satisfying and nostalgic. Topped with generous amounts of mozzarella and fresh parsley, it offers a perfect balance of savory depth and creamy richness. It’s an easy, family-friendly dinner that requires minimal prep but delivers maximum flavor, making it a reliable favorite for feeding a crowd or enjoying leftovers for lunch.

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Lazy Day Lasagna

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 4 cups Calories: 630.0

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This Lazy Day Lasagna is the ultimate comfort food for busy weeknights or when you crave a hearty, home-style meal without the fuss. By using uncooked noodles and a simple water addition, this dish eliminates the tedious step of boiling pasta sheets. The layers of rich, seasoned ground beef and spaghetti sauce meld beautifully with a creamy cottage cheese mixture, creating a tender, saucy texture that is both satisfying and nostalgic. Topped with generous amounts of mozzarella and fresh parsley, it offers a perfect balance of savory depth and creamy richness. ItâÂÂs an easy, family-friendly dinner that requires minimal prep but delivers maximum flavor, making it a reliable favorite for feeding a crowd or enjoying leftovers for lunch.

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cook the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until browned, then drain excess fat.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the cottage cheese, eggs, dried parsley, onion powder, dried basil, and pepper. Mix until well blended.
  4. In a medium bowl, mix the spaghetti sauce and the cooked ground beef together.
  5. Spread 3/4 cup of the meat sauce evenly on the bottom of a 12x8x2-inch baking dish.
  6. Layer 3 uncooked lasagna noodles on top of the sauce, breaking them if necessary to fit.
  7. Spread half of the cheese mixture over the noodles, followed by 1 1/2 cups of the meat sauce.
  8. Layer 3 more uncooked noodles on top of the meat sauce.
  9. Spread the remaining cheese mixture over the noodles.
  10. Top with the remaining 3 noodles and the rest of the meat sauce.
  11. Pour the water around the edges of the casserole dish.
  12. Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil.
  13. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.
  14. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the noodles are tender and the top is bubbly.
  15. Let the lasagna stand for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
  16. Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4 cups

Amount Per Serving
Calories 630.0kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 39.3g61%
Saturated Fat 24.0g120%
Cholesterol 126.0mg42%
Sodium 1842.0mg77%
Total Carbohydrate 13.9g5%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 9.0g
Protein 59.4g119%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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