One-Pot Lazy Lasagna

One-Pot Lazy Lasagna

6 servings
This ultimate weeknight, kickback meal is the laziest of lasagnas, complete with jarred sauce, no-boil noodles, and creamy ricotta.

Ingredients

  • extra-virgin olive oil
    ¼ c.
  • ground beef
    1 lb.
  • kosher salt

    or more

    1 tsp.
  • garlic cloves

    finely chopped

    6
  • coarsely chopped fresh basil
    ½ c.
  • store-bought marinara sauce

    such as rao’s

    5 c.
  • unsalted butter
    2 tbsp.
  • no-boil lasagna noodles

    broken into 2" to 3" pieces, such as ronzoni

    12 oz.
  • pre-shredded mozzarella

    divided, about 12 oz.

    3 c.
  • finely grated parmesan

    divided

    ¾ c.
  • whole-milk ricotta
    15 oz.

Directions

  1. 1

    Arrange a rack in center of oven; preheat to 375°. In a large, high-sided skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil. Cook beef, breaking apart with a wooden spoon, until browned, 7 to 9 minutes; season with 1 tsp. salt. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute more. Add basil and stir until combined. Pour in sauce; be careful of splatter. Stir in butter until melted; season with salt, if needed.

  2. 2

    Bring sauce to a simmer. Add pasta, 1 cup mozzarella, and 1/4 cup Parmesan and cook, stirring, until sauce is smooth, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat.

  3. 3

    In a small bowl, combine ricotta and remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan. Dollop half of ricotta mixture over pasta and gently stir; you don’t want to mix in too much, just gently fold pasta and sauce over the dollops. Dollop remaining ricotta over. Sprinkle with remaining 2 cups mozzarella.

  4. 4

    Bake lasagna until edges are bubbly on top and golden brown spots appear on top, 30 to 35 minutes.

One-Pot Lazy Lasagna

One-Pot Lazy Lasagna

5.0(7)60 min6 servings964 cal

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About this Recipe

Craving a hearty, comforting dinner without the fuss of a traditional lasagna? This One-Pot Lazy Lasagna is your answer, delivering rich, savory flavors with minimal effort, perfect for any weeknight or a relaxed autumn evening.

What makes this recipe truly special is its ingenious simplicity. By leveraging convenient ingredients like no-boil noodles and quality store-bought marinara, you eliminate extra steps, all while ensuring that satisfying, layered lasagna taste. It's a true one-pot wonder designed for maximum flavor with minimum cleanup.

Prepare to indulge in a truly satisfying experience. You'll find tender, savory ground beef mingling with a rich, herbaceous marinara sauce, all bound together by irresistibly creamy ricotta and a generous blanket of melted mozzarella and Parmesan. The no-boil noodles absorb the flavors beautifully, becoming perfectly tender without any pre-cooking hassle. This dish offers the ultimate comfort food experience—warm, cheesy, and deeply flavorful, making it a perfect "kickback meal" for unwinding after a long day.

Want to make it your own? Swap the ground beef for Italian sausage for an extra layer of flavor, or use ground turkey for a lighter take. Feel free to incorporate extra vegetables like finely diced bell peppers or spinach if you're looking to add more greens. While this recipe calls for a specific marinara, experiment with your favorite quality brand to find the perfect match for your palate.

This One-Pot Lazy Lasagna shines as the ultimate main dish for an autumn dinner. Serve it alongside a simple green salad and some crusty bread to soak up all the delicious sauce.

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