Easy No-Boil Lasagna Recipe: Cheesy One-Dish Wonder

Quick Lasagna Recipe 🍝

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories per serving: 218.3

Description

No need to cook the noodles first, and only 240 calories per serving. This recipe is adapted from the book, “Quick & Healthy” by Brenda J. Ponichtera. It’s a versatile dish that allows for substitutions, such as using cottage cheese instead of Ricotta. Perfect for busy weeknights or potluck gatherings!

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Ingredients

• 4 cups low-fat Ricotta cheese
• 2 cups low-fat cottage cheese (or processed cottage cheese)
• 1 tbsp dried parsley
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 lb part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 12 lasagna noodles
• 3 cups marinara sauce

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). 🌡️

2. Prepare Pan: Spray a 9-inch by 13-inch pan with non-stick cooking spray.

3. Mix Cheeses: In a mixing bowl, combine Ricotta cheese, cottage cheese, dried parsley, and minced garlic. Mix well to ensure even distribution of flavors. 🧀

4. Layer Sauce: Pour one cup of marinara sauce into the bottom of the prepared pan, spreading it evenly.

5. Layer Noodles: Arrange one-third of the lasagna noodles in the pan, ensuring they touch but do not overlap.

6. Add Cheese Mixture: Spread half of the cheese mixture over the layer of noodles.

7. Layer Mozzarella: Sprinkle half of the shredded mozzarella cheese over the cheese mixture, creating a delicious cheesy layer. 🧀

8. Repeat Layers: Repeat the layering process with one cup of marinara sauce, another one-third of the lasagna noodles, the remaining cheese mixture, and the rest of the mozzarella cheese.

9. Final Layers: Add another cup of marinara sauce, the remaining lasagna noodles, and the remaining marinara sauce on top. Ensure an even distribution of sauce over the noodles.

10. Sprinkle Parmesan: Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the top layer. 🧀

11. Cover and Bake: Cover the pan tightly with aluminum foil to seal in moisture. Bake in the preheated oven for one hour, allowing the flavors to meld together and the cheese to melt into ooey-gooey goodness. 🕒

12. Serve: Once baked, remove the lasagna from the oven and let it sit for a few minutes to cool slightly. Slice into squares and serve hot. Enjoy your delicious and hearty lasagna! 🍽️

Tips

• Make-Ahead Option: You can assemble the lasagna ahead of time and refrigerate it before baking. Just remember to increase the baking time by 15 minutes if it has been refrigerated.
• Customize: Feel free to customize this recipe to suit your taste preferences. You can add cooked ground beef or sausage to the sauce for a meaty version, or incorporate additional vegetables like spinach or mushrooms for added flavor and nutrition.

This quick lasagna recipe is a family favorite that’s sure to become a staple in your meal rotation. With its simple preparation and delicious flavors, it’s a perfect choice for busy weeknights or casual gatherings with friends and family. Enjoy every cheesy, saucy bite! 🍴