Simple Lasagna

Name: Simple Lasagna
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 3 servings.
Ingredients: 1 cup ricotta cheese; 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 egg; 1 jar (14 ounces) spaghetti sauce with meat; 4 no-cook lasagna noodles; 1-1/3 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided

Our Test Kitchen created tasty, cheesy homemade lasagna that couldn't be easier. This recipe even calls for no-cook noodles. Anyone can make this!

Ingredients

1 cup ricotta cheese
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 egg
1 jar (14 ounces) spaghetti sauce with meat
4 no-cook lasagna noodles
1-1/3 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided

Directions

In a small bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese and egg; set aside. Spread 1/3 cup sauce in an 8x4-in. loaf pan coated with cooking spray. Top with one noodle. Spread 1/3 cup sauce to edges of noodle. Top with a third of reserved cheese mixture and 1/3 cup mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers twice. Top with remaining noodle and sauce.
Cover and bake at 400° for 25 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese; bake 5-10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 457 calories, 20g fat (10g saturated fat), 135mg cholesterol, 986mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 3g fiber), 31g protein.

Originally published as Traditional Lasagna in Cooking for 2 Winter 2009

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cynandtom

Jun 11, 2018

This dish is foolproof and delicious! The only change I made was using my homemade Marinara (without meat) and serving with extra Marinara and my Meatballs, which I had on hand in the freezer. I also doubled the ingredients and made one for the freezer. Love the ease of the no boil noodles! A definite keeper and perfect for two.
delowenstein

Jun 2, 2018

I made this lasagna recipe on 4/11/18. My changes were using 15-oz. ricotta cheese and 14.5-oz. meat-flavored pasta sauce. Everything else was kept as is for the ingredients. I did reverse the layers: noodles, sauce, ricotta cheese mixture and mozzarella cheese! This recipe is definitely a keeper for me!
sgronholz

Apr 9, 2018

This lasagna was perfect for the two of us! I did not have "no-cook" noodles or ricotta cheese, so I cooked 4 regular lasagna noodles and substituted cottage cheese. I also added a little dried basil to the sauce and cottage cheese mixture (personal preference). It was fantastic! The lasagna was easy to make and I know I'll be making this recipe often!
mkfrazier

Aug 14, 2016

A perfect, easy to fix dish. I use a sweet basil and marinara sauce and layer some cooked Italian sausage with the other ingredients. Fantastic.
Helem

Aug 5, 2013

Very easy and tasty.
GeminiGirl62

Mar 20, 2013

I was looking for a lasagna recipe for just one person. My husband is not a fan of lasagna. This sounds really good. Can't wait to try it before the weather turns warm.
irishmist

May 22, 2012

I actually got 4 servings out of this so it was perfect for two dinners. I used leftover homemade spaghetti sauce but like the idea that it can be made with jarred sauce. Also lends itself to adding extras such as extra meat, pepperoni, or veggies. Great recipe for a quick lasagna for 2!
LoraDora728

Jan 29, 2012

Delicious! I made this last week, and I was surprised how good it was considering that it did not take long to cook at all! The only thing I would recommend is to add a bit more cheeses...I ran short. Making it again this week!
jennabunz

Oct 5, 2011

Such a good size...not too many left overs (if any ;). Easy to make and super yummy. Will be making often!
deniseclifton

Sep 14, 2011

This recipe is wonderful. I used cottage cheese instead of ricotta and added about 1/2 lb ground beef. I will definitely make it again.