Lazy Day Lasagna: The Ultimate Comfort Food
A hearty and comforting lasagna made with no-boil noodles, rich meat sauce, and layers of creamy cheese and vegetables.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 90 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free (with specific noodle substitution)
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 no-boil lasagna noodles
- 1 pound ground beef or turkey
- 3 cups marinara sauce
- 15 ounces ricotta cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 medium zucchini, diced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground meat until browned (about 5-7 minutes). Season with salt and pepper, then drain excess fat.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, 1/4 cup of Parmesan, and Italian seasoning. Mix until smooth.
- In a baking dish, spread 1 cup of marinara sauce, add a layer of noodles, then half of the ricotta mixture, half of the meat, spinach, and zucchini. Repeat layers two more times.
- Pour the remaining marinara sauce on top, sprinkle with mozzarella and remaining Parmesan.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
- Let the lasagna rest for 10-15 minutes before serving.
Notes
Feel free to substitute ground meat with lentils for a vegetarian version. For added heat, mix in red pepper flakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: lasagna, comfort food, easy dinner, family meal, Italian recipe