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No-Boil Lasagna

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Chilling and Resting Time 8 hours 45 minutes
Total Time 10 hours 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 12
Calories 361 kcal

Ingredients
  

For The Meat Sauce:

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 25-ounce jar tomato or pasta sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasonings

For The Cheese Mixture:

  • 15 ounces ricotta cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded and divided
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • Pinch of salt and pepper optional

For The Noodles And Topping:

  • 10 ounces no-boil lasagna noodles
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley or basil chopped, plus extra for garnish

Instructions
 

Prepare The Meat Sauce:

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef while breaking up clumps until fully browned, about 8-10 minutes. Drain excess grease.
    Ground beef cooking in a skillet for easy recipes.
  • Add the minced garlic and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds, until fragrant.
  • Stir in the tomato sauce and Italian seasoning. Simmer for 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Set aside.

Prepare The Cheese Mixture:

  • In a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta, egg, 1 1/2 cups of the mozzarella, the Parmesan, and a pinch each of salt and pepper, if desired. Stir gently until just blended—do not overmix.
    Cream cheese, shredded cheese, eggs, and flour in mixing bowl for baking.

Assemble And Chill The Dish:

  • Spread 1 cup of meat sauce over the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish, covering edge to edge. Arrange a layer of no-boil noodles to slightly overlap. Spread 1/3 of the cheese mixture over the noodles. Repeat the sauce, noodles, and cheese mixture for three layers, finishing with a layer of meat sauce.
    Layers of lasagna with cheese and meat sauce in a baking dish.
  • Sprinkle the top with the remaining mozzarella, cheddar, and half the chopped herbs. Cover tightly with plastic wrap.
  • Refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight, up to 24 hours.

Bake And Finish The Dish:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • Take the lasagna out of the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes while the oven heats. Remove the plastic wrap and cover tightly with foil that's been coated in nonstick cooking spray.
  • Bake covered for 1 hour.
  • Uncover and bake 10-15 minutes more, until the top is golden and bubbling.
  • Remove from oven and let the lasagna rest for 15 minutes before slicing.
    Baked cheesy beef and vegetable casserole in white baking dish.
  • Garnish with more fresh herbs, if desired, and serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 361kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 22gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 11gSodium: 307mgFiber: 1g
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