Ingredients

1 lb ground beef or 1 lb Italian sausage
1/2 cup onion , chopped
1 garlic clove , minced
1 jar spaghetti sauce or 3 1/2 cups spaghetti sauce
3/4 cup water
8 wide lasagna noodles
1 2 cups ricotta cheese or 2 cups cottage cheese
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese ( for sprinkling on top )
If you're looking for a quick and easy dinner option, this Easy Cheesy Lasagna (No Boil) recipe is the perfect solution. By using no-boil lasagna noodles, this recipe is quicker to prepare than traditional lasagna recipes. Ground beef or Italian sausage is combined with spaghetti sauce, ricotta cheese, and mozzarella cheese to create a cheesy and savory flavor that is sure to please. This lasagna recipe is a great option for family dinners or get-togethers, serving a large group. Though it may not be the healthiest option due to the high amount of cheese and meat, it is perfect for an occasional indulgence.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 375°F.
2.In a large skillet, cook ground beef or Italian sausage, onion, and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.
3.Stir in spaghetti sauce and water.
4.In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, parmesan cheese, and parsley.
5.In a 9x13 inch baking dish, spread 1 cup of meat sauce.
6.Arrange 4 lasagna noodles lengthwise over the sauce, slightly overlapping.
7.Spread half of the cheese mixture over the noodles.
8.Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese over the cheese mixture.
9.Top with 1 cup of meat sauce.
10.Repeat layers starting with noodles, then cheese mixture, shredded mozzarella cheese, and meat sauce.
11.Sprinkle remaining shredded mozzarella over the top of the lasagna.
12.Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of parmesan cheese on top.
13.Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
14.Remove foil and bake for an additional 25 minutes.
15.Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

PROS

This lasagna recipe is quick and easy to make without the need to boil the lasagna noodles.

The combination of beef or Italian sausage, spaghetti sauce, and cheese creates a savory and cheesy flavor.

This recipe serves a large group making it a perfect option for family dinners or get-togethers.

CONS

The high amount of cheese and meat in this recipe make it high in calories and fat.

This is a heavier dish and should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This lasagna contains a good amount of protein from the beef or Italian sausage.
It also contains calcium from the ricotta cheese, which can support bone health.

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