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Slice of lasagna casserole on plate with spatula.

Lazy Lasagna Casserole

Samantha Blanton, RD
Satisfy your cravings with this quick and easy lasagna recipe that's perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 8
Calories 370 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz pasta Use whatever you have. Reginetti noodles are a great option.
  • 24 oz pasta sauce Use store-bought or homemade
  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • ½ cup onion diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper or to taste
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese part-skim or whole
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
  • ¼ cup parmesan cheese grated

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Boil a large pot of salted water. Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and season with salt and pepper. Cook until browned.
  • Add minced garlic, chopped onion, and zucchini to the skillet with meat. Cook for 3-5 minutes until softened.
  • Add tomato sauce and water to the skillet. Simmer for 3-5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
  • Add cooked pasta to the skillet and mix well to combine.
  • Transfer cooked pasta and meat sauce to a casserole dish. Dollop ricotta cheese over the pasta layer and smooth it out. Top with grated Parmesan and mozzarella cheese. Bake for 10 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.

Nutrition

Calories: 370kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 27gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 64mgSodium: 753mgPotassium: 611mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 626IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 203mgIron: 3mg
Keyword casserole, easy recipe, lasagna, weekday dinner
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