Lazy-Day Lasagna

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 14

Lazy-Day Lasagna - Simple and Delicious Recipe for Your Dinner

by The Chefin Pasta

Prep

10 min

Cook

1 hr 5 min

Ready In

1 hr 15 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

	12 ounces lasagna noodles , uncooked
	5 -6 cups spaghetti sauce
	2 cups cream-style cottage cheese or 2 cups ricotta cheese
	12 ounces mozzarella cheese ( sliced or grated )
	1/2 cup parmesan cheese , grated

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

536

Sugar

14g

Fat

24g

Lazy-Day Lasagna is a classic comfort food that is perfect for any weeknight dinner or lazy weekend meal. It is a dish that is loved by all, with layers of pasta, cheese, and tomato sauce all layered together and baked until golden and bubbly. This recipe is perfect for busy cooks who want a simple and flavorful dinner on the table with minimal effort. The best thing about this recipe is that you do not need to cook the noodles beforehand, making it much easier to make than traditional lasagna recipes.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2.	In a large bowl, mix together the spaghetti sauce and cottage cheese or ricotta cheese.
3.	Spread a thin layer of the sauce mixture on the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
4.	Layer uncooked lasagna noodles over the sauce, then top with more sauce and a layer of mozzarella cheese.
5.	Repeat layers until all ingredients are used up, reserving some mozzarella cheese for the top layer.
6.	Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheese over the top layer of sauce.
7.	Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes.
8.	Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Let cool for a few minutes before serving.

PROS

This lasagna is incredibly easy to make, with no need to boil the noodles before baking.

It is also very versatile and can be made with different cheeses or sauces to suit your taste.

CONS

This lasagna can be quite heavy and high in calories, so it should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

It is also time-consuming to bake, taking over an hour from start to finish.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this lasagna is not particularly healthy, it can be made with low-fat or homemade sauce and cheese to reduce its calorie and fat content.
The cottage cheese or ricotta cheese used in this recipe is a good source of protein and calcium, while the tomato-based sauce provides antioxidants and vitamins.