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    Easy Cheesy Meatless Lasagna

    By Heather ยท Published: Nov 30, 2017 ยท Updated: Mar 21, 2022 ยท This post may contain affiliate links ยท See the privacy policy linked in my footer.

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    This Easy Cheesy Meatless Lasagna uses no-boil noodles (my favorite!) to make this as simple a recipe as possible!

    Pan of cheese lasagna with a slice cut out

    Hello, Lasagna-loving friends! Today I'm sharing with you my short-cut easy cheesy meatless lasagna. Typically when it comes to lasagna, I'm all about slow-cooked homemade meat sauces, bechamels, and lots of fresh mozzarellas. But, you might not guess that from the looks of this recipe. ๐Ÿ™‚

    Life is all about moderation, right? And sometimes, you just need a quick and dirty lasagna recipe in your arsenal for when you don't want to reach for the Stouffers but are craving lasagna.

    This Cheesy Meatless Lasagna uses one of my favorite lasagna short-cuts-- no-boil noodles! I'll link to my favorite brand in the recipe, and I love that they are cut into super thin sheets and are reminiscent of homemade pasta.

    Confession: Even when I do make my alllllll-day lasagna I still use these no-boil noodles. I love them!

    A piece of meatless lasagna being pulled out of a the pan

    Can I add meat to this cheesy meatless lasagna?

    Yes, of course! Just layer it in between the cheese and sauce, and you'll be good to go.

    What else can I add to this cheesy meatless lasagna?

    Good Question! Here are some ideas:

    • Sauteed Mushrooms cooked in butter with a little garlic
    • Caramelized Onions
    • Thinly sliced zucchini or yellow squash-- just make sure to sprinkle a little salt over each layer.
    • Ground beef, turkey, Italian sausage, or chicken.
    • Fresh Mozzarella Slices or Provolone Cheese instead of grated mozzarella
    Overhead view of a pan of meatless lasagna

    Tips for Cooking your Cheesy Meatless Lasagna:

    • If you like your ricotta cheese layer to be a little firmer, add an egg to the cheese mixture when mixing.
    • You can freeze this recipe before baking, so you always have a lasagna ready to go in your freezer if you need it! Just take out of the freezer and allow to thaw for 24 hours in the fridge before baking.
    • Use your favorite pasta sauces! You can even substitute a jar of alfredo sauce for one of the jars of tomato sauce if you'd like. Just skip the step of mixing the two sauces and alternately layer them in the pan. Adding alfredo sauce makes for a super creamy, extra-cheesy lasagna.

    Want More Easy Pasta Recipes?

    • Cheesy Broccoli Pasta with Barber Foods Crispy Stuffed Chicken Breasts
    • Beef Parmesan with Garlic Parmesan Pasta
    • Better Than Costco Mac and Cheese
    • Tortellini Primavera
    • Penne with Smoked Sausage and Caramelized Onions

    Tools I used for this Cheesy Meatless Lasagna:

    • Anolon Vesta Rectangular Baking Dish: This line of stoneware from Anolon is one of my favorite things in my kitchen. They come in gorgeous colors, bake evenly, aren't ridiculously heavy like enameled cast iron and last. Love mine-- especially for lasagna!
    • Spring Chef Box Grater: Grating cheese is usually a task I pass off to my kids because I hate it, but this grater makes it as enjoyable as it can be. ๐Ÿ™‚ I love the four sides and that they include a slicing blade.
    • Get It Right Silicone Spatulas: I have waaaaay too many of these spatulas floating around in my kitchen but I just love them! They are heat-resistance and can be used for both baking and cooking so they are basically my go-to kitchen tool. I love that they come in lots of vibrant colors and are easy to clean. Most of the spatulas I have are at least 4 years old and still look new!
    Easy Cheesy No Meat Lasagna Recipe

    Easy Cheesy Meatless Lasagna

    This easy cheesy meatless lasagna uses no-boil noodles (my favorite!) to make this as simple a recipe as possible!


    By Heather Cheney
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    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Cook Time: 45 minutes
    Cooling Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
    Servings: 8 servings

    Ingredients

    • 24 ounce jar Marinara Sauce
    • 24 ounce jar Spaghetti Sauce I used 4 cheese flavor
    • 1 box Barilla Oven Ready Lasagna Noodles
    • 32 ounces ricotta cheese
    • ยฝ cup parmesan cheese grated
    • 24 ounces mozzarella cheese grated and divided
    • 1 tablespoon dried parsley optional

    Instructions

    • Preheat Oven to 350 degrees.
    • Combine both pasta sauces in a medium-sized bowl.
    • In a separate bowl, combine ricotta cheese with the parmesan and 8 ounces of the mozzarella cheese. Use a spatula to divide the cheese mixture into four parts in the bowl by marking the top.
    • Spread ยฝ-3/4 cup of the pasta sauce over the bottom of a 9x13" pan.
    • Lay three lasagna noodles on top of the sauce and spread ยผ of the cheese mixture over the noodles followed by another cup of sauce.
    • Continue this same process with three more layers and top with the remaining noodles. Spread sauce over the top noodles followed by the remaining mozzarella cheese and dried parsley.
    • Cover pan with foil and bake for 45 minutes. Remove foil and continue to bake and additional 5-10 minutes or until the cheese starts to brown and the lasagna is bubbly.
    • Allow to cool for at least 10 minutes before cutting and serving.

    Chef's Notes:

    ย Recipe adapted fromย Southern Kissed

    Nutrition Facts

    Serving: 1 Serving | Calories: 530 kcal | Carbohydrates: 17 g | Protein: 36 g | Fat: 35 g | Saturated Fat: 21 g | Cholesterol: 129 mg | Sodium: 1621 mg | Potassium: 759 mg | Fiber: 2 g | Sugar: 8 g | Vitamin A: 1865 IU | Vitamin C: 12.2 mg | Calcium: 763 mg | Iron: 2.7 mg

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    2. Judi says

      December 30, 2021 at 10:24 am

      5 stars
      This was very easy and delicious. I do feel it needs to sit and "set up" after baking. We let it sit about 20 minutes but could have used a little longer, the leftovers the next day were better than the first day!

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    3. Jayme Silvestri says

      October 16, 2021 at 1:56 am

      My Mom and I decided to make some chicken and dumplings. Your recipe stuck out to us as we were surfing the web. We followed your instructions exactly. The outcome was DELICIOUS! I had a newly purchased box of Bisquick flour which helps, I think. In addition, we grow fresh herbs and used our garden parsley!I really enjoyed going through your blog and I am looking forward to trying more of your recipes. I've been gluten free for health reasons for over 7 years. It has made a huge difference in my life. I had lots of hip pain and bloating and YUCK... A few months after I started really working at it (when I was done crying about pizza crust) I felt an amazing difference.
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