Best Lazy Day Lasagna Recipes

LAZY-DAY OVERNIGHT LASAGNA

Steps:

• In 12-inch skillet, cook sausage over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink. Drain well. Stir in pasta sauce and water. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low; simmer 5 minutes.
• In medium bowl, mix ricotta cheese, chives, oregano and egg.
• In ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish or lasagna pan, spread 1 1/2 cups of the meat sauce. Top with half each of the uncooked noodles, ricotta cheese mixture and mozzarella cheese. Repeat with 1 1/2 cups meat sauce and remaining noodles, ricotta cheese mixture and mozzarella cheese. Top with remaining meat sauce. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Cover; refrigerate 12 hours or overnight.
• Heat oven to 350°F. Uncover baking dish; bake 50 to 60 minutes or until noodles are tender and casserole is bubbly. Cover; let stand 15 minutes before serving.

LAZY-DAY LASAGNA

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 350°. Put the ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning in the bowl. Stir with the spoon until mixed.
• Spoon 1 cup of the spaghetti sauce evenly over bottom of the baking dish. Top with 4 of the uncooked lasagna noodles.
• Spread 1 cup of the ricotta cheese mixture over noodles, using the back of the spoon. Sprinkle with 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese.
• Spread 1 cup of the spaghetti sauce over mozzarella cheese. Make more layers with 4 lasagna noodles, the rest of the ricotta cheese mixture and 1 cup spaghetti sauce. (Be sure the spaghetti sauce completely covers the noodles.) Sprinkle with the rest of the mozzarella cheese.
• Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until lasagna is hot in center and cheese is melted. Use the pot holders to take pan out of oven it will be very hot and heavy. Let lasagna cool for 15 minutes. Cut into 4 rows by 2 rows, using the knife.

LAZY-DAY OVERNIGHT LASAGNA

Steps:

• Brown ground beef in a large skillet; drain well.
• Add spaghetti sauce and water and blend well; simmer 5 minutes.
• In a medium bowl, combine ricotta, chives, oregano and egg and mix well.
• In bottom of ungreased 13x9 baking dish or lasagna pan, spread 1 1/2 cups of meat sauce.
• Top with half of the noodles, half of the ricotta cheese mixture and half of the mozzarella.
• Repeat with remaining noodles, ricotta cheese mixture and mozzarella.
• Top with remaining meat sauce.
• Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
• Cover and refrigerate overnight.
• Heat oven to 350 degrees.
• Uncover baking dish and bake for 50-60 minutes or until noodles are tender and casserole is bubbly.
• Cover: let stand for 15 minutes before serving.

EXTRA EASY LAZY DAY LASAGNA!

Steps:

• Brown meat in skillet, add spaghetti sauce and heat through.
• In 3 quart oblong pan spread 1/3 of meat mixture to cover bottom, top with 4-5 uncooked noodles, half the cottage cheese and one cup of the mozzarella.
• Spread on 1/3 of meat mixture, remaining noodles, remaining cottage cheese, remaining cup of mozzarella, then top with the final 1/3 of the meat mixture.
• Right before baking pour 1/2 cup of water around inside edges of the pan, cover and bake 45 minutes at 375 degrees.
• Remove cover, sprinkle with desired amount of Parmesan, and bake 10 more minutes.
• Let stand 10 minutes before cutting and serving.

KAREN'S LAZY DAY LASAGNA FREEZER MEAL

Steps:

• Assembly Directions:.
• In a large bowl, mix cottage cheese, mozzarella cheese , eggs, parsley, onion powder, basil and pepper until well blended; set aside.
• In a medium bowl, mix together spaghetti sauce and cooked ground beef. In a 9x13-inch glass baking dish or (2- 8x8-inch pans) spread 3/4 cup meat sauce on the bottom. Layer 3 uncooked noodles on top of the meat sauce. Next spread 1/2 of the cheese mixture and 1-1/2 cups meat sauce. Layer 3 more uncooked noodles on top of the meat sauce. Spread with remaining cheese mixture. Top with remaining 3 noodles and remaining meat sauce. Pour water around the outside edges.
• Freezing Directions:.
• Place dish in a 2-gallon freezer bag. Or, if you want to wrap it in foil, cover the top of the lasagna with wax paper or plastic wrap and then the foil, because the acid in the tomato sauce will leave small holes in the foil. Label, seal and freeze.
• Serving Directions: Remove pan from freezer and thaw at least overnight in the refrigerator. Bake covered at 375°F for 45 minutes. Uncover and bake an additional 15 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese, if desired. To bake from the frozen stage, add 30 minutes to the total baking time.

LAZY-DAY LASAGNA

Steps:

• In two greased 10x6x2-inch baking dishes, make layers in the following order: half each noodles, cottage cheese, Mozzarella slices, spaghetti sauce, and sprinkled Parmesan cheese.
• Repeat.
• Make certain the dry noodles are completely covered by sauce.
• Wrap pans completely with foil; label and freeze.
• (To make this meal incredibly rich, add one 8-ounce package cream cheese.
• Pinch off nickel-sized portions of cream cheese and plop evenly over lasagna just before adding the second layer of uncooked pasta.)
• To Serve: To thaw, take meal from freezer at least 24 hours before serving.
• Place in refrigerator.
• Bake tightly covered at 350 degrees for about 45 minutes, or until edges are bubbly and center is hot.
• Take cover off during final 10 minutes of cooking time.
• Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

LAZY-DAY OVERNIGHT LASAGNA

Steps:

• 1. Brown sausage in large skillet; drain well.
• 2. Add spaghetti sauce and water.
• 3. Blend well.
• 4. Simmer for 5 minutes.
• 5. In medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese, chives, oregano and egg.
• 6. Mix well.
• 7. In bottom of ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish or lasagna pan, spread 1-1/2 cups of meat sauce.
• 8. Top with half of the noodles, half of the ricotta cheese mixture and half of the mozzarella cheese.
• 9. Repeat with remaining noodles, ricotta cheese mixture and mozzarella cheese.
• 10. Top with remaining meat sauce.
• 11. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
• 12. Cover.
• 13. Refrigerate overnight.
• 14. Heat oven to 350 (Uncover baking dish. Bake 50 to 60 minutes or until noodles are tender and casserole is bubbly.)
• 15. Cover.
• 16. Let stand 15 minutes before serving.
• 17. NOTE: Can easily substitute ground beef for sausage AND cottage cheese for ricotta.

BETTY'S LAZY DAY LASAGNA

Steps:

• Cook noodles in boiling salted water following package directions. Drain.
• Add oregano to spaghetti sauce.
• In greased 10x6x1 1/2 inch baking dish, make layers in order, half each noodles, cottage cheese, mozzarella cheese slices and spaghetti sauce. Repeat.
• Bake in moderate oven 375 degrees about 30 minutes.
• Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

LAZY DAY OVERNIGHT LASAGNA

Steps:

• 1. In large skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes or until thoroughly cooked, stirring frequently. Drain well. Add spaghetti sauce and water blend well.2. In medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese, chives, oregano and egg mix well.3. In ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish or lasagna pan, spread 1 1/2 cups of the meat sauce. Top with half each of noodles, ricotta cheese mixture and mozzarella cheese. Repeat with 1 1/2 cups meat sauce and remaining noodles, ricotta cheese mixture and mozzarella cheese. Top with remaining meat sauce. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Cover refrigerate 12 hours or overnight.4. Heat oven to 350°F. Uncover baking dish bake 50 to 60 minutes or until noodles are tender and casserole is bubbly. Cover let stand 15 minutes before serving.Nutrition Information Per Serving: Serving Size: 1/12 of Recipe * Calories: 350 * Calories from Fat: 150 * % Daily Value: Total Fat: 17 g 26% * Saturated Fat: 9 g 45% * Cholesterol: 75 mg 25% * Sodium: 580 mg 24% * Total Carbohydrate: 23 g 8% * Dietary Fiber: 2 g 8% * Sugars: 1 g * Protein: 25 g * Vitamin A: 15% * Vitamin C: 6% * Calcium: 40% * Iron: 10% * Dietary Exchanges: 1 1/2 Starch, 3 Medium-Fat Meat or 1 1/2 Carbohydrate, 3 Medium-Fat Meat

LAZY-DAY OVERNIGHT LASAGNA

Steps:

• In 12-inch skillet, cook sausage over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink. Drain well. Stir in pasta sauce and water. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low; simmer 5 minutes.
• In medium bowl, mix ricotta cheese, chives, oregano and egg.
• In ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish or lasagna pan, spread 1 1/2 cups of the meat sauce. Top with half each of the uncooked noodles, ricotta cheese mixture and mozzarella cheese. Repeat with 1 1/2 cups meat sauce and remaining noodles, ricotta cheese mixture and mozzarella cheese. Top with remaining meat sauce. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Cover; refrigerate 12 hours or overnight.
• Heat oven to 350°F. Uncover baking dish; bake 50 to 60 minutes or until noodles are tender and casserole is bubbly. Cover; let stand 15 minutes before serving.

LAZY DAY LASAGNA

Steps:

• Cook ground beef and sausage until browned.
• Add spaghetti sauce and simmer a few minutes.
• Meanwhile cook noodles according to package directions.
• When noodles are done, drain and add to sauce mixture and mix well.
• Pour half of the sauce and noodle mixture into a 12x9 glass baking dish.
• Add cottage cheese and spread across mixture.
• Add the remaining sauce mixture and top with cheddar cheese. Bake in a 350 degree over @ 20 to 25 minutes or until cheese is melted.

LAZY DAY CROCK POT LASAGNA RECIPE

Steps:

• This is our lazy day crock pot lasagna recipe. You are going to love this fun twist on a traditional lasagna with this easy crock pot lasagna recipe. How to make Lazy Day Crock Pot Lasagna In a large skillet brown the beef completely and drain off any remaining fat. Stir in all the cans of tomatoes, and seasonings. In a 6 quart crock pot, cover the bottom with some of the sauce. Then place a layer of ravioli across the bottom. Then place a layer of the mozzarella cheese. Continue this until all the meat sauce and the ravioli is used. You want to end with the meat sauce on top. Then top with the leftover mozzarella cheese and add the parmesan cheese on top (completely optional). Cook on low for 4 hours. Turn off and let it sit for about 15 minutes before you serve. Cut and serve. Serve with your favorite side salad and crusty garlic bread.

LAZY DAY CROCK POT LASAGNA RECIPE RECIPE - (4/5)

Steps:

• In a large skillet brown the beef completely and drain off any remaining fat. Stir in all the cans of tomatoes, and seasonings. In a 6 quart crock pot, cover the bottom with some of the sauce. Then place a layer of ravioli across the bottom. Then place a layer of the mozzarella cheese. Continue this until all the meat sauce and the ravioli is used. You want to end with the meat sauce on top. Then top with the leftover mozzarella cheese and add the parmesan cheese on top (completely optional). Cook on low for 4 hours. Turn off and let it sit for about 15 minutes before you serve. Cut and serve. Serve with your favorite side salad and crusty garlic bread.

LAZY DAY LASAGNA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Have ready a 9- x 13-inch baking dish.
• Thaw cheese ravioli in hot water for 1 minute. Thaw 36 meatballs. Crumble meatballs in small pieces using a fork or food processor.
• Pour a thin layer of spaghetti sauce to over bottom of baking dish. Arrange 12 ravioli in a single layer over top of sauce. Sprinkle half of the crumbled meatballs over the ravioli. Sprinkle half the cheese over the meat.
• Repeat process with a second layer of sauce, ravioli and meat. Add a thin layer of sauce over the top.
• Bake for 45 minutes, covered. Uncover and sprinkle with rest of cheese. Bake uncovered for an additional 10-15 minutes. Let stand 5-10 minutes before serving.
• Note: For a different flavor, substitute Sausage Meatballs.

LAZY DAY CROCK POT LASAGNA RECIPE

Steps:

• In a large skillet brown the beef completely and drain off any remaining fat.
• Stir in all the cans of tomatoes, and seasonings.
• In a 6 quart crock pot, cover the bottom with some of the sauce.
• Then place a layer of ravioli across the bottom.
• Then place a layer of the mozzarella cheese.
• Continue this until all the meat sauce and the ravioli is used.
• You want to end with the meat sauce on top.
• Then top with the leftover mozzarella cheese and add the parmesan cheese on top (completely optional).
• Cook on low for 4 hours.
• Turn off and let it sit for about 15 minutes before you serve. Cut and serve. Serve with your favorite side salad and crusty garlic bread.