World'S Laziest Lasagna Recipe

Name: World'S Laziest Lasagna
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; 1 (32 ounce) can spaghetti sauce or (32 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce; 1/2 teaspoon diced garlic; 1 lb fat-free cottage cheese or 1 lb low fat cottage cheese; 8 ounces low-fat ricotta cheese; 12 ounces grated mozzarella cheese; 1 egg; 1 cup grated parmesan cheese; 1 cup water; 8 -10 uncooked lasagna noodles

Servings: persons

1
Brown the beef and garlic in a skillet.
2
Drain.
3
Add spaghetti sauce; heat on low.
4
While meat sauce is heating, mix the cottage cheese, ricotta, mozzarella, egg, and 1/2 cup of the parmesan.
5
Spread 1 1/2 cups of the meat sauce in the bottom of a 9x13 pan.
6
Put a layer of noodles over the sauce, so that none overlap.
7
If you have to break a noodle to fill in gaps over 1/2 inch, that's okay.
8
Put a layer of cheese mix over the noodles.
9
Add about 1/2 of the remaining meat sauce; spread over cheese.
10
Repeat layers.
11
End with cheese on top; put remaining parmesan on top of the other chesse.
12
Pour 1 cup of water around inside edges of the pan, and cover with foil.
13
**Bake in a 350 oven for 1 hour, then uncover and bake 15 minutes more.
14
Take from oven and let cool about 10 minutes before serving.
15
Can be refrigerated up to 48 hours at this point.

1967

kcal

Calories

Fat

156

Carbs

116

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb ground beef, 1 (32 ounce) can spaghetti sauce or (32 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce, 1/2 teaspoon diced garlic, 1 lb fat-free cottage cheese or 1 lb low fat cottage cheese, and more.

Yes, World'S Laziest 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!

World'S Laziest Lasagna

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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