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A fork cuts into a piece of lazy lasagna.
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 1 hour 15 minutes
Total: 1 hour 19 minutes

The Laziest Lazy Lasagna Recipe Ever

With a short list of ingredients and only 5 minutes prep (for real!) this lazy lasagna recipe uses lasagna noodles, sauce, and cheeses, literally just mixed into a bowl and dumped into your baking dish. The result is a delicious, crowd-pleasing, truly lazy lasagna!
Yield: 8

Ingredients

  • 24 ounces marinara sauce 1 jar [3 cups]; or your favorite spaghetti sauce
  • 1 cup water
  • 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided about 12 ounces
  • 1 cup finely grated parmesan, divided about 4 ounces
  • 16 ounces ricotta cheese 1 tub; 2 cups
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 16 ounces lasagna noodles 1 box; broken into approximately 3-inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 cup fresh minced parsley if desired, for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a 9x13 inch baking dish with non-stick spray if desired.
  • To a large bowl, add the marinara sauce, one cup water (I like to swish the water in the marinara sauce jar to get the last bits out), 2 cups of the mozzarella, 3/4 cup of the Parmesan, ricotta, salt, and pepper. Stir well until completely combined.
  • Break the lasagna noodles right into the bowl and stir with a sturdy wooden spoon or spatula until the pasta is completely coated.
  • Pour the mixture into a 9x13 pan, spreading into a relatively even layer (but it doesn't have to be perfect). Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup mozzarella and 1/4 cup Parmesan evenly over the top.
  • Cover tightly with foil and bake for one hour, then remove the foil and drizzle the top with the olive oil. Bake for 15 more minutes, until the cheese is bubbly on top and golden in spots.
  • Top with chopped parsley, if desired, and cut into squares to serve.

Notes

Storage

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. As with many pasta leftovers, this lazy lasagna can be a bit dry when reheating it, because the pasta soaks in any residual moisture as it sits. When reheating, add a tablespoon or two of water to help it become saucy again. 

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1g, Calories: 500kcal, Carbohydrates: 45g, Protein: 28g, Fat: 23g, Saturated Fat: 13g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 7g, Cholesterol: 71mg, Sodium: 662mg, Potassium: 231mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 2g, Vitamin A: 635IU, Vitamin C: 0.01mg, Calcium: 491mg, Iron: 1mg