Shortcut Lasagna Recipe

Name: Shortcut Lasagna
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil; 1 1/2 lb. ground chuck; 1 (1 lb. 12 oz.) can whole tomatoes; 1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce; 2 envelopes dehydrated spaghetti sauce mix; 2 cans (12 oz.) cocktail vegetable juice; 1 (1 lb.) pkg. lasagna noodles; 1 (12 oz.) carton cottage cheese; 1 (8 oz.) pkg. Mozzarella cheese, shredded; 1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese; chopped parsley

Servings: persons

1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1 1/2 lb. ground chuck
1 (1 lb. 12 oz.) can whole tomatoes
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
2 envelopes dehydrated spaghetti sauce mix
2 cans (12 oz.) cocktail vegetable juice
1 (1 lb.) pkg. lasagna noodles
1 (12 oz.) carton cottage cheese
1 (8 oz.) pkg. Mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese
chopped parsley

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0.
2
Brown meat in oil.
3
Stir in tomatoes, sauce, sauce mix and vegetable juice.
4
Bring to boil, lower heat and simmer 10 minutes.
5
Cover the bottom of an oiled 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish with a thin layer of meat sauce.
6
Add a layer each of uncooked noodles, cottage cheese and Mozzarella.
7
Repeat layers until all ingredients are used, ending with meat sauce. Cover with foil.
8
Bake for 1 hour.
9
Remove from oven; let stand 15 minutes.
10
Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley.
11
Cut in squares to serve.

370

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil, 1 1/2 lb. ground chuck, 1 (1 lb. 12 oz.) can whole tomatoes, 1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce, and more.

Yes, Shortcut 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Shortcut Lasagna

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Variations & substitutions

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