Microwave Lasagna

Skip the hours of oven baking and dive into the ultimate comfort food with this quick and easy Microwave Lasagna recipe! Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe layers tender no-boil lasagna noodles, creamy ricotta cheese, rich marinara sauce, and savory ground beef or Italian sausage into a microwave-friendly dish that’s ready in under 30 minutes. Infused with garlic, Italian seasoning, and a trio of cheeses—mozzarella, Parmesan, and ricotta—each bite is bursting with classic Italian flavors. The microwave cooking technique ensures soft, perfectly cooked noodles, while the vented cover locks in moisture for bubbly, cheesy goodness. This recipe serves four and is ideal when you’re craving a hearty lasagna without the wait.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 sheets no-boil lasagna noodles
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 pound ground beef or Italian sausage
• 2 cups marinara sauce
• 0.5 cup water
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Add olive oil to a microwave-safe bowl. Finely mince the garlic cloves and microwave for 30 seconds to 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 2

Add the ground beef or Italian sausage to the bowl and microwave for 5 minutes, stirring halfway through, until browned and cooked through. Drain any excess fat if needed.

Step 3

Stir in the marinara sauce, water, dried Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Microwave for 2 more minutes to combine flavors. Set aside.

Step 4

In another bowl, mix the ricotta cheese with half of the Parmesan cheese. Set aside.

Step 5

Using a microwave-safe 8x8-inch dish, spread a thin layer of the marinara-meat mixture on the bottom.

Step 6

Lay 2 sheets of lasagna noodles over the sauce, breaking them to fit as needed.

Step 7

Spread a layer of the ricotta mixture over the noodles, followed by a generous sprinkle of mozzarella cheese.

Step 8

Repeat layering (sauce, noodles, ricotta, mozzarella) until all ingredients are used, ending with a layer of sauce on top.

Step 9

Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese on top.

Step 10

Cover the dish with a microwave-safe lid or plastic wrap (ensure it is vented).

Step 11

Microwave on medium power (50%) for 20-25 minutes, checking every 5 minutes to ensure the noodles are soft and the dish is bubbling.

Step 12

Remove the lasagna from the microwave and let it rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1925.9 grams (1925.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3738

Total Fat 194.20g	249%
Saturated Fat 88.00g	440%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.30g
Cholesterol 653mg	217%
Sodium 4603mg	200%
Total Carbohydrate 293.40g	107%
Dietary Fiber 16.50g	59%
Total Sugars 22.20g
Protein 222.90g	446%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 3230mg	248%
Iron 20mg	111%
Potassium 1730mg	37%

*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: 45.8%

Protein: 23.4%

Carbs: 30.8%