Mueller's Quick "no Boil" Cheesy Lasagna

New Mom Kate's Note:

This recipe came from the back of a Mueller's noodles box. I love it because it is both delicious and quick! No need to boil the lasagne noodles. Just layer the lasagne and pop it in the oven! You can save even more time by using prepared sauce (see tip at bottom of recipe). This lasagne can be made with or without meat. You can also add more vegetables to boost the healthy quotient!

• Total Time: 1 hrs 20 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 1 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• ½ lb lean ground beef (optional) or ½ lb turkey sausage , with casing removed (optional)
• 1 large onion , diced
• 2 garlic cloves , minced
• 2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
• 2 cups sliced mushrooms (optional)
• 1 cup tomato juice or 1 cup water
• ¼ cup chopped fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
• 1 egg
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon pepper
• 8 ounces mueller's lasagna noodles , uncooked (9-10 noodles)
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese , divided (I always use closer to 4 cups)
• 1 cup grated parmesan cheese , divided

Directions:

1. In large skillet over medium-high heat cook meat, stirring, until lightly browned.
2. Add onion and garlic; cook 3 minutes.
3. Stir in tomato sauce, mushrooms, tomato juice and basil.
4. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes.
5. In a small bowl, combine ricotta, egg, salt and pepper.
6. Spoon 1-1/2 cups sauce into 13x9x2" baking dish.
7. Top with half the uncooked lasagne, all the ricotta mixture, 1 cup mozzarella, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, 1-1/2 cups sauce, then remaining lasagne.
8. Top with remaining sauce, mozzarella and Parmesan.
9. Cover tightly with foil.
10. Bake in 350 degree oven for 45 minutes.
11. Remove foil and bake 15 minutes longer or until lightly browned.
12. Let stand 15 minutes before serving.
13. TO USE PREPARED SAUCE: In steps 2 and 3, omit onion, garlic, tomato sauce and basil. Add 1 (30 ounces) jar prepared spaghetti sauce with the mushrooms and tomato juice to browned meat. Complete as directed.

Reviews

[Kelly-Mom2Girls]

This recipe was a great starting point. I omitted the mushrooms and made several changes: 1) used 1 lb ground sausage, 2) used 3 garlic cloves, 3) used one cup wine instead of water/tomato juice, 4) doubled the basil and, 5) added garlic powder to ricotta mixture. Absolutely delicious, will probably become my standard lasagna recipe. Thanks!

[MonkShack]

One of my staple recipes! It's better (and easier!) than regular boiled-noodle lasagna (firmer and less runny). A great recipe!

[SugarySpice]

DELISH times 2!