Easy Lazy Lasagna

Craving lasagna without the hassle? This Easy Lazy Lasagna is the ultimate weeknight dinner hack—packed with rich, comforting flavors and none of the fuss. Made with layers of savory ground beef simmered in marinara, creamy ricotta blended with Parmesan, and gooey melted mozzarella, this simplified version skips the boiling step by using oven-ready lasagna noodles. In just 20 minutes of prep, you can assemble this hearty dish, which bakes to golden, bubbly perfection in under an hour. Ideal for family dinners or meal prepping, this one-pan wonder delivers all the classic lasagna goodness with half the effort. Perfect for busy schedules, effortless entertaining, or when you're simply craving comfort food at its best!

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground beef
• 24 ounces Marinara sauce
• 15 ounces Ricotta cheese
• 2 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese
• 0.5 cups Grated Parmesan cheese
• 9 sheets Oven-ready lasagna noodles
• 1 large Egg
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 cup Water

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 3

Add ground beef to the skillet and cook, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, until browned and fully cooked (about 5-7 minutes). Drain any excess fat.

Step 4

Stir in the marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes, then remove from heat. Add 1 cup of water to the mixture and stir to combine.

Step 5

In a medium bowl, mix together ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, egg, and a pinch of salt until well combined.

Step 6

In a 9x13-inch baking dish, spread a thin layer of the meat sauce at the bottom.

Step 7

Break the oven-ready lasagna noodles into smaller pieces and spread them evenly across the sauce layer.

Step 8

Dollop half of the ricotta mixture over the noodles and spread it out gently with a spoon.

Step 9

Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese over the ricotta layer.

Step 10

Repeat the process: spread another layer of meat sauce, broken lasagna noodles, ricotta mixture, and mozzarella cheese.

Step 11

Finish with a final layer of meat sauce and top with the remaining 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese.

Step 12

Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.

Step 13

Remove the foil and bake for an additional 20 minutes, or until the cheese on top is golden and bubbly.

Step 14

Let the lasagna rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2649.7 grams (2649.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4761

Total Fat 227.00g	291%
Saturated Fat 102.40g	512%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.30g
Cholesterol 1002mg	334%
Sodium 5175mg	225%
Total Carbohydrate 436.60g	159%
Dietary Fiber 24.10g	86%
Total Sugars 32.80g
Protein 272.40g	545%

Vitamin D 54IU	269%
Calcium 4054mg	312%
Iron 27mg	152%
Potassium 2155mg	46%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 41.9%

Protein: 22.3%

Carbs: 35.8%