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Easy Lasagna Recipe (No Boil Noodles)

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An easy lasagna recipe using no-boil noodles, combining two types of meat, three cheeses, and store-bought spaghetti sauce for a quick, classic comfort food.

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef

½ pound sweet Italian sausage

1 teaspoon minced garlic

48 ounces spaghetti sauce (your favorite sauce)

15 ounces ricotta cheese (or cottage cheese)

3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

2 large eggs

¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese

2 teaspoons dried parsley or 4 tablespoons freshly snipped

¼ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon ground pepper

12 lasagna noodles (no-boil)

¼ cup water (optional, depending on sauce consistency)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350ºF and spray a 9×13-inch casserole dish with cooking spray.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef and Italian sausage together. Drain off any excess fat.
  3. Add the minced garlic and spaghetti sauce to the skillet, then simmer for 5 minutes.
  4. In a large bowl, combine ricotta cheese, 2 cups of mozzarella cheese, eggs, ½ cup Parmesan cheese, dried parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
  5. Spread ¾ cup of sauce on the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Cover with 3 uncooked lasagna noodles.
  6. Layer ⅓ of the cheese mixture and then ¼ of the sauce over the noodles.
  7. Repeat the layers twice more: noodles, cheese mixture, sauce.
  8. Top with the remaining 3 noodles, the rest of the sauce, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, and the remaining Parmesan cheese.
  9. If sauce is thick and hearty, add ½ cup of water to the edges of the pan; skip or reduce water if sauce is thin.
  10. Spray a sheet of aluminum foil with cooking spray and cover the baking dish with the foil, sprayed side down to prevent sticking.
  11. Bake for 50 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
  12. Let the lasagna rest for 10 minutes before cutting and serving.

Notes

  • Use no-boil noodles to save time and avoid boiling.
  • Cottage cheese can be used as a ricotta substitute.
  • Add water only if sauce is thick to prevent dryness or sogginess.
  • Resting the lasagna helps layers set for easier serving.
  • Store leftovers covered in the fridge up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
  • Vegetarian, gluten-free, spicy, and healthier variations are possible by swapping ingredients.

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