Easiest Lasagna Recipe

Name: Easiest Lasagna
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 cups canned spaghetti sauce; 1 lb lasagna noodle, uncooked; 1 12 lbs lean ground beef, uncooked; 1 cup diced onion; 1 ½ cups hot water; 12 ounces cream-style cottage cheese; 12 slices American cheese (enough to cover whole top of casserole); 4 cups grated part-skim mozzarella cheese; ½ cup grated parmesan cheese; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil (or 1 teaspoon dried basil)

Servings: persons

5 cups canned spaghetti sauce
1 lb lasagna noodle, uncooked
1 12 lbs lean ground beef, uncooked
1 cup diced onion
1 ½ cups hot water
12 ounces cream-style cottage cheese
12 slices American cheese (enough to cover whole top of casserole)
4 cups grated part-skim mozzarella cheese
½ cup grated parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil (or 1 teaspoon dried basil)

1
Pour 1 1/2 cups sauce into a greased lasagne pan (extra deep 9 x 13 or larger).
2
Add a layer of uncooked noodles (half of the noodles), overlapping them as necessary.
3
Add 1/2 of uncooked meat, leaving it in small chunks.
4
Sprinkle with onion.
5
Mix about 1/2 cup of the hot water with the cottage cheese and spread over previous layers.
6
Cover with 1 1/2 cups sauce.
7
Add last layer of noodles.
8
Top with slices of American cheese.
9
Add rest of the meat, in chunks.
10
Cover with the last 2 cups of sauce, and press down with a spatula to remove air pockets.
11
Pour the rest of the hot water around the edges of the pan.
12
Cover with foil and bake 1 1/2 to 2 hours at 350 degrees (check for dryness and add more water if necessary after an hour), until a knife inserted in the center easily pierces noodles.
13
Remove foil and sprinkle with the mozzarella, Parmesan and basil.
14
Bake uncovered another 20 minutes, and then let stand a few minutes before cutting and serving.
15
I have used fat free cheeses with good results.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 cups canned spaghetti sauce, 1 lb lasagna noodle, uncooked, 1 12 lbs lean ground beef, uncooked, 1 cup diced onion, and more.

Yes, Easiest Lasagna falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Easiest Lasagna

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