No Boil Lasagna
User Reviews
4.3
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr
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Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
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Servings
15
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Calories
707 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
No Boil Lasagna
Description
No Boil Lasagna integrates no-cook lasagna sheets with a layered mixture of ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, spinach, cooked turkey sausage, and a well-seasoned tomato sauce. The ricotta mix includes beaten eggs and Parmesan for binding and creaminess, while Italian seasoning enhances the savory notes. The layering process involves alternating sauced noodles with meat, cheese, and vegetable components, pressing down gently to compact the layers.
During baking at 350°F, the pasta sheets absorb moisture from the sauce and cheeses, softening appropriately without pre-boiling. The mozzarella melts and browns slightly in a final uncovered bake stage, creating a cheese crust with added Italian seasoning on top. This lasagna combines meaty, cheesy, and herby elements with tender pasta for a balanced casserole suitable for a family meal or potluck.
A 60-minute covered bake followed by 5 minutes uncovered ensures thorough cooking and browning. Using no-boil sheets saves time and minimizes handling. Ingredients like spinach and turkey sausage provide added nutrition and flavor compared to traditional beef lasagna. Measuring cheese portions clearly guides the layering, and the recipe can be adapted with extra Parmesan if desired.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning divided, homemade
- 6 ounce spinach baby, bagged
- 1/2 white onion chopped
- 15 ounce diced tomatoes drained, petite, canned
- 4 garlic minced, cloves
- 4 egg
- 32 ounce ricotta cheese
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese plus extra for topping
- 20 no-boil lasagna sheet sheet form
- 67 ounce marinara sauce
- 4 cups mozzarella cheese divided, shredded
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese plus extra for topping
- 10 turkey sausage sweet or spicy, cooked, remove from casing and crumbled, about 2 pounds, links
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning through garlic. Toss well.
- In a small bowl, lightly beat eggs. In a different mixing bowl, mix with ricotta and Parmesan cheeses.
- Set all ingredients near by. Spray turkey tray with cooking spray. Lay a thin layer of marinara sauce on the bottom of the dish, then line with no-bake lasagna sheets. You may need to break a few to cover evenly. Follow with a layer of ricotta cheese, shredded mozzarella, turkey sausage and then spinach mixture. Continue the process starting with marinara. Only use 3 cups of shredded mozzarella. You should get through 3 layers. Gently press down and end with a thin layer of marinara sauce.
- Cover tightly with aluminum foil and place on a baking sheet. Bake for 60 minutes. Remove from oven, remove aluminum foil and top with remaining 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese and remaining 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning. Return to the oven, uncovered, for 5 minutes, or until cheese has melted and is bubbly.
- Allow to rest for at least 15 minutes before serving. Don't worry, it will retain heat well. Slice and serve! Enjoy your Giant Lasagna!
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 15Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 707 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 707kcal | 35% |
| Carbohydrates | 51g | 17% |
| Protein | 51g | 102% |
| Fat | 32g | 49% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Cholesterol | 204mg | 68% |
| Sodium | 2034mg | 85% |
| Potassium | 1222mg | 26% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 2975IU | 60% |
| Vitamin C | 21.1mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 641mg | 64% |
| Iron | 5.3mg | 29% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.3
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