Grammy’s Overnight Lasagna

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 13

Grammy's Overnight Lasagna Recipe

by The Chefin Pasta

Prep

30 min

Cook

30-45 min

Ready In

Overnight+30-45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

530

Sugar

Fat

28g

Lasagna is a classic Italian comfort food that has become popular all over the world. It consists of layers of pasta sheets, meat sauce, and cheese, baked in the oven until hot and bubbly. This recipe for Grammy's Overnight Lasagna simplifies the process by allowing you to make it ahead of time and bake it the next day. The recipe uses ground beef, cottage cheese, and three kinds of cheese to make a hearty and satisfying meal that is perfect for feeding a crowd.

Instructions

1.	Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, and then drain the excess liquid.
2.	Add the jar of marinara sauce, water, and salt, and mix well.
3.	In a 9x13 inch baking dish, spread 1 cup of the meat sauce on the bottom of the pan.
4.	Place four lasagna noodles on top of the meat sauce, slightly overlapping each one.
5.	Spread half of the remaining meat sauce over the noodles, then add half of the cottage cheese, followed by half of the mozzarella cheese.
6.	Repeat the layers with another four noodles, the remaining meat sauce, the remaining cottage cheese, and the remaining mozzarella cheese.
7.	Top the lasagna with the grated Parmesan cheese.
8.	Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
9.	The next day, remove the plastic wrap and preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
10.	Bake the lasagna, uncovered, for 30-45 minutes, or until it is hot and bubbly.
11.	Let it cool for 10 minutes before serving.

PROS

This lasagna is easy to assemble and can be made ahead of time, saving you time on busy weekdays.

It is a complete meal on its own, containing protein, carbohydrates, and dairy.

The recipe makes a large batch, so it is ideal for feeding a crowd or for leftovers.

CONS

Lasagna can be high in calories and fat, so it should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

Making lasagna can be time-consuming, although this recipe eliminates some of the preparation time.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This lasagna contains protein from the ground beef and cottage cheese, calcium from the mozzarella cheese, and vitamins and minerals from the vegetables in the marinara sauce.
Tomato sauce has been linked to reducing the risk of cancer and heart disease due to its antioxidant content.

	1 1/2 pounds ground beef
	1 jar marinara sauce
	3/4 cup water
	1 teaspoon salt
	12 lasagna noodles
	1 package cottage cheese
	12 ounces grated mozzarella cheese
	1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese