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Lazy Lasagna Casserole

Lazy Lasagna Casserole Recipe

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 37 minutes
Total Time 52 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 462
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 medium yellow onion
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 24 oz marinara sauce
  • 15 oz ricotta cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella
  • 6 no-boil lasagna noodles
  • Kosher salt and black pepper
  • Fresh basil leaves

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Brown beef and onion in oil for 6-7 minutes. Add garlic and Italian seasoning, cook 30 seconds. Drain fat, stir in marinara, and remove from heat.
  2. Mix ricotta, egg, Parmesan, and a pinch of salt and pepper until smooth.
  3. Spread a thin layer of meat sauce in a 9x13 dish. Layer 3 noodles, half the ricotta, a third of mozzarella, and half the remaining sauce. Repeat with remaining noodles, ricotta, and sauce, topping with the last of the mozzarella and extra Parmesan if desired.
  4. Cover loosely with foil and bake 25 minutes. Uncover and bake 10-12 minutes more, until bubbly and golden. Broil 1-2 minutes for extra color if needed.
  5. Let it rest 10 minutes, then slice and serve with fresh basil.

Notes

The casserole really needs that 10-minute rest after baking so the slices hold together. Factor it in when you time dinner. You can also assemble the whole thing the night before and pull it from the fridge while the oven preheats.