Description
A simple yet flavorful no-boil lasagna recipe that combines a rich meat sauce, creamy ricotta, and melted mozzarella for a comforting weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 900 g (2 lb) ground beef or ground turkey
- 800 g (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 500 g (2 cups) whole-milk ricotta
- 1 large egg
- 60 ml (1/4 cup) whole milk
- 60 g (1/2 cup) grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
- 450 g (4 cups) shredded low-moisture mozzarella
- About 12 sheets no-boil lasagna noodles
- 15 ml (1 tbsp) olive oil
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Make the meat sauce: Heat olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add onion, cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds, then add ground meat and brown, breaking it up, for 6–8 minutes.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, salt, pepper, oregano, and basil. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook uncovered for 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta, egg, milk, grated Parmesan, and salt. Whisk until smooth, being careful not to overmix.
- Spread a thin layer of sauce in a 9 x 13-inch pan. Layer no-boil noodles, one-third of the sauce, half of the ricotta mixture, and a sprinkle of mozzarella. Repeat and finish with a final noodle layer, remaining sauce, mozzarella, and Parmesan on top.
- Cover tightly with foil and bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 35 minutes. Remove foil and bake uncovered for another 10–12 minutes.
- Let the lasagna rest at room temperature for 15–20 minutes before slicing to firm the layers.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute ground turkey for beef. Assemble up to 48 hours ahead and refrigerate.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg