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Lasagna Casserole in a white baking dish with a spatula serving one piece.
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Lazy Lasagna Casserole Recipe

This Lasagna Casserole is a family favorite! Imagine layers of comforting pasta, savory beef, tangy marinara, and creamy cheese, all baked to irresistible perfection. Trust me, once you serve this dish, it'll become a regular star on your dinner table rotation!
Course Dinner
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 516kcal

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces Spiral Pasta
  • 1 pound Ground Beef
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic
  • 1 Tablespoon Italian Seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
  • ½ teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
  • 24 ounces Jarred Marinara or Pasta Sauce
  • 1 cups Cottage Cheese
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese
  • 2 cups Mozzarella Cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
    8 ounces Spiral Pasta
  • Bring a big pot of salted water to a boil. Drop the spiral pasta in the pot and cook until al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • While the pasta cooks, warm a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until no pink remains, breaking it up as you go. Drain off the extra grease.
    1 pound Ground Beef, 2 cloves Minced Garlic, 1 Tablespoon Italian Seasoning, ½ teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes, 24 ounces Jarred Marinara or Pasta Sauce
  • Stir in the garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Let everything sizzle for about a minute so the spices wake up.
  • Pour in the marinara, give it a good stir, and simmer for 2–3 minutes. It should look thick and glossy.
  • Fold the cottage cheese into the meat sauce, then gently stir in the cooked pasta until every noodle is coated.
    1 cups Cottage Cheese
  • Spoon the mixture into a 9×13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle the Parmesan and mozzarella cheese over the top.
  • Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes or until the top is lightly browned and the cheese has melted. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Cook the pasta al dente so it holds up well in the casserole. 
  • If you don't have marinara sauce or pasta sauce, you can use tomato sauce and add extra dried herbs. 
  • Make sure to coat the baking dish with cooking spray so the casserole doesn't stick. 
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Nutrition

Calories: 516kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 563mg | Potassium: 394mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 406IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 426mg | Iron: 2mg
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