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This easy lasagna recipe has been a family favorite for decades – and it really is so simple! It only requires a few simple ingredients, and for those looking for a lasagna without ricotta, this one fits the bill. It freezes beautifully, too!
Easy Lasagna Recipe without Ricotta Cheese
Below you will find the step-by-step ingredients for this crowd-pleasing, simple lasagna. After the recipe, you can find all sorts of tips and tricks for making this recipe, as well as the history behind it!
This will serve about six people. The time to prepare it is about 15-20 minutes, and it bakes for about 60 minutes.
Lasagna without Ricotta Ingredients
16 oz can spaghetti sauce
8 oz can tomato sauce
¼ cup onions, chopped
1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning
2 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp onion powder
1 cup water
1 pound ground beef or turkey
1 pound Italian sausage, any variety
2 cups mozzarella cheese
2 cups Colby jack cheese
15 lasagna noodles *oven ready make this recipe even easier*
Several tablespoons powder Parmesan cheese
How to Make Lasagna without Ricotta Cheese
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Fill pot with water and bring to a boil, then cook lasagna noodles until al dente. If you are using oven-ready, just skip this step!
In the meantime, dice onions, and then put them in a deep skillet with the sausage and ground beef.
Brown the meats. Add spaghetti sauce, tomato sauce, and water to meat and onion mixture. Add in all the spices, and let simmer 15 minutes.
When lasagna noodles are done, drain excess water, and put off to the side.
Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on the bottom of a 9×13 pan. Layer four lasagna noodles on the bottom of the dish. Then layer 1/3 of sauce, then ½ cup of colby jack cheese 1/2 cup of mozzarella. Sprinkle with Parmesan.
Repeat noodle, sauce, cheeses two more times. Make sure the top layer of the lasagna is mozzarella cheese. If there are any gaps at the ends of pans where there are no noodles, put a noodle there as well. Cover with tin foil and bake for 50 minutes. Then remove tin foil and let bake about 10 more minutes.
If cheese is still not melted completely, put on broil for about two minutes.
About this Meat Lasagna Recipe
If there's one type of food I never get tired of, it's Italian.
Unfortunately, Italian is not one of my mom's favorites, so we didn't have it as often as I would have liked growing up.
But, there is one dish she made a lot, and it's always a hit. It's a truly foolproof recipe that everyone loves.
That's right, lasagna.
I know, I know. EVERYONE has a lasagna recipe. But there's something different about this recipe for lasagna. It's full of meat, cheese, and sauce. Plain and simple.
And, at my house, we aren't big fans of adding fancy cheeses, like ricotta or cottage cheese. Nope. The only cheeses in this are mozzarella, Colby jack, and parmesan!
This is the meal my dad, and my grandpa, always requests on their birthdays. It's the only lasagna one of my good friends has ever liked (and let me tell you, her mom makes a killer lasagna.)
Whenever I'm missing home, this is the meal I make. While it is not a healthy lasagna recipe by any means, I think breaking a diet is okay every once in a while — especially for something like this.
If you're a meat lasagna lover, look no further. It has both ground beef and sausage, which combine together amazingly.
Granted, you could always add some veggies to make a little bit more healthy, but I love it just the way it is. This is such an easy lasagna recipe and smells absolutely divine as it cooks.
This recipe is just so simple. It has:
Ground beef
Ground Sausage
Pasta Sauce
Mozzarella
Parmesan
Colby Jack Cheese
Noodles
So if you're on the lookout for a new recipe for simple lasagna — look no further. This is it. And in case you're like me, and love to make recipes even easier, when you are the grocery store, pick up a package of oven-ready lasagna noodles.
They work like magic and eliminates the need for one more dish to clean up afterward.
And if you want to a lot (and believe me, it disappears quickly), this Rachel Ray casserole dish works perfectly. It's deep and large. Perfect for a large family, gathering, or just if you want a little leftover. My mom got one a while ago, and I've wanted it ever since!
FAQ for Lasagna Recipe without Ricotta Cheese
Can lasagna be made in an aluminum pan?
Yes, I often do this! It's a great way to turn this into a freezer meal or easily take it to a friend.
What can I substitute for ricotta cheese in lasagna?
The allure of this recipe to many is that it doesn't have either of these ingredients – but if it's something you love, and this recipe sounds incomplete without it…then by all means, feel free to add it!
How many layers should lasagna have?
I usually get about three layers with this recipe.
Meat Lasagna Substitutions and Variations
This recipe can be adapted for various tastes and needs:
To make this recipe healthier, you could use a lower sugar pasta sauce, ground turkey or ground chicken instead of ground beef, and turkey sausage instead of pork sausage.
You can make this gluten-free by using gluten-free noodles and ensuring the meats you use are gluten-free
Some people prefer to use slices of mozzarella cheese rather than grated cheese.
Although this is clearly a meat lasagna, you could omit the meat and double up on the cheese!
Storing, Freezing, and Reheating Lasagna No Ricotta
Can I freeze this lasagna recipe?
Yes! This makes for an excellent freezer meal.
Can I make lasagna the day before?
Yep – this can easily be made and stored in the fridge the day before. I do recommend baking it on the day of. Also, let the sauce cool before you add it to the pan with cheese, or else it will get a little globby in the fridge and will cook up strangely.
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Ingredients
16 oz can spaghetti sauce
8 oz can tomato sauce
¼ cup onions, chopped
1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning
2 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp onion powder
1 cup water
1 pound ground beef or turkey
1 pound Italian sausage, any variety
2 cups mozzarella cheese
2 cups Colby jack cheese
15 lasagna noodles *oven ready make this recipe even easier*
Several tablespoons powder Parmesan cheese
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Fill pot with water and bring to a boil, then cook lasagna noodles until al dente.
In the meantime, dice onions, and then put them in a deep skillet with the sausage and ground beef.
Brown the meats. Add spaghetti sauce, tomato sauce, and water to meat and onion mixture. Add in all the spices, and let simmer 15 minutes.
When lasagna noodles are done, drain excess water, and put off to the side.
Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on the bottom of a 9x13 pan. Layer four lasagna noodles on the bottom of the dish. Then layer 1/3 of sauce, then ½ cup of colby jack cheese 1/2 cup of mozzarella. Sprinkle with Parmesan.
Repeat noodle, sauce, cheeses two more times. Make sure the top layer of the lasagna is mozzarella cheese. If there are any gaps at the ends of pans where there are no noodles, put a noodle there as well. Cover with tin foil and bake for 50 minutes. Then remove tin foil and let bake about 10 more minutes.
If cheese is still not melted completely, put on broil for about two minutes.
Katie is a Colorado-native, BYU graduated, and most importantly, wife to one and mother to three beautiful boys. She is passionate about sharing her experiences with others – especially about pregnancy, breastfeeding, cooking, and crafts. She is currently training to be a Certified Lactation Educator. She loves spending time with her family and helping others find joy in family life.
About Katie
Katie is a Colorado-native, BYU graduated, and most importantly, wife to one and mother to three beautiful boys. She is passionate about sharing her experiences with others - especially about pregnancy, breastfeeding, cooking, and crafts. She is currently training to be a Certified Lactation Educator. She loves spending time with her family and helping others find joy in family life.
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