January 14, 2024

No-Boil Lasagna Recipe for Quick & Easy Comfort Dining

No-Boil Lasagna Recipe for Quick & Easy Comfort Dining
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Indulge in the ultimate comfort food without the fuss – our No-Boil Lasagna recipe is a game-changer for busy days when you crave a hearty homemade meal. Forget about pre-cooking noodles; this recipe streamlines the process without compromising on flavor. With layers of rich marinara sauce, creamy cheese, and perfectly cooked noodles, this dish is a crowd-pleaser that will leave you satisfied and your kitchen practically mess-free. Let’s dive into the simplicity of creating a mouthwatering no-boil lasagna that’ll become a staple in your culinary repertoire.

Ingredients

  • 1 batch of homemade Spaghetti sauce (you can find my homemade recipe here)
  • or
  • 2 (24 oz) jars of your favorite spaghetti sauce
  • 1 package (16 ounces) no-boil lasagna noodles
  • 1 egg – slightly beaten
  • 2 cups cottage cheese
  • 1 15 oz container part skim ricotta cheese
  • 2 tablespoons dried parsley
  • 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

How To Make No-Boil Lasagna

Step 1: Prepare the Sauce – Prepare your sauce by either making a batch of your favorite spaghetti sauce or warming 2 of your favorite jars of store bought spaghetti sauce. You can find the link to my Homemade Spaghetti Sauce Recipe here.

Full pot of spaghetti sauce ready to be used for No-Boil Lasagna Recipe.

Step 2: Preheat and Mix Cheeses – Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). In a bowl, combine the slightly beaten egg, cottage cheese, ricotta, dried parsley, and parmesan cheese, creating a delightful cheese mixture.

Containers of ricotta cheese and cottage cheese along with one egg and a glass mixing bowl.
Ricotta cheese, cottage cheese, egg, parmesan cheese and dried parsley in a glass mixing bowl.
Ricotta cheese, cottage cheese, egg, parmesan cheese and dried parsley mixed in a glass mixing bowl.

Step 4: Layer It Up – In a baking dish, spread a thin layer of the spaghetti sauce. Place a layer of lasagna noodles on top. Follow with half of the cheese mixture. Repeat the layers, sauce, lasagna noodles, and cheese mixture, sauce, lasagna noodles, finishing with a layer of sauce.

A layer of spaghetti sauce in the bottom of a baking dish.
A layer of spaghetti sauce and lasagna noodles in the bottom of a baking dish.
The First layer of cheese mixture in a baking dish.
The second layer of spaghetti sauce on top of cheese mixture, lasagna noodles and first layer of spaghetti sauce.
The second layer of lasagna noodles on top of spaghetti sauce, cheese mixture, lasagna noodles and first layer of spaghetti sauce.
The second layer of cheese mixture on top of lasagna noodles, spaghetti sauce, cheese mixture, lasagna noodles and spaghetti sauce.
The third layer of sauce on top of cheese mixture, lasagna noodles, spaghetti sauce, cheese mixture, lasagna noodles and spaghetti sauce.
The third layer of noodles on top of sauce, cheese mixture, lasagna noodles, spaghetti sauce, cheese mixture, lasagna noodles and spaghetti sauce.
The fourth layer of sauce on top of noodles, sauce, cheese mixture, lasagna noodles, spaghetti sauce, cheese mixture, lasagna noodles and spaghetti sauce.

Step 5: Cover and Bake – Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes. Uncover and top with shredded mozzarella cheese. Return the Lasagna to the oven uncovered and broil on high for about 5 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.

Foil on top of the baking dish. Lasagna is ready for the oven.
Baked lasagna ready for the cheese to be added on top.
Baked lasagna with mozzarella on top ready to be broiled.

Step 6: Rest and Enjoy – Allow the lasagna to rest for 10 to 20 minutes before slicing. Serve with a side salad and garlic bread and dinner is served!

Full pan of lasagna fresh out of the oven ready to eat.

Simple Does It!

Congratulations! You’ve just created a scrumptious No-Boil Lasagna that’s not only easy to make but also a delight for your taste buds. Enjoy the satisfaction of a homemade comfort meal without the hassle of boiling noodles, and revel in the savory layers of goodness. Share this recipe with friends and family, and make every dinner a celebration of simplicity and flavor. Happy cooking!

Baking dish full of Easy No Boil Lasagna.

No Boil Lasagna

Makinzie Shandrew
Experience the ultimate convenience and flavor with our No-Boil Lasagna recipe, where layers of rich tomato sauce, creamy cheese, and perfectly cooked noodles effortlessly come together in a hearty, fuss-free delight.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 15

Ingredients
  

  • 1 batch spaghetti sauce
  • or
  • 2 – 24 oz jars spaghetti sauce
  • 16 oz lasagna noodles
  • 1 egg slightly beaten
  • 15 oz part skim ricotta cheese
  • 2 tbsp dried parsley
  • 2 tbsp parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions
 

  • Prepare your sauce by either making a batch of your favorite spaghetti sauce or warming 2 of your favorite jars of store bought spaghetti sauce. You can find the link to my Homemade Spaghetti Sauce Recipe here.
  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). In a bowl, combine the slightly beaten egg, cottage cheese, ricotta, dried parsley, and parmesan cheese, creating a delightful cheese mixture.
  • In a baking dish, spread a thin layer of the spaghetti sauce. Place a layer of lasagna noodles on top. Follow with half of the cheese mixture. Repeat the layers, sauce, lasagna noodles, and cheese mixture, sauce, lasagna noodles, finishing with a layer of sauce.
  • Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes. Uncover and top with shredded mozzarella cheese. Return the Lasagna to the oven uncovered and broil on high for about 5 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
  • Allow the lasagna to rest for 10 to 20 minutes before slicing. Serve with a side salad and garlic bread and dinner is served.

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