Easy Meatless Lasagna

  • Prep Time 20 min
  • Total 1 hr 35 min
  • Servings 8
  • Ingredients 9

Ingredients

  • 2 cups ricotta cheese or small curd creamed cottage cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano leaves or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves
  • 2 jars (28 ounces each) tomato pasta sauce (any variety)
  • 12 uncooked lasagna noodles
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (8 ounces)
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Additional shredded mozzarella cheese, if desired

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Heat oven to 350°F. Mix ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, the parsley and oregano.
  • Step 
    2
    Spread 2 cups of the pasta sauce in ungreased rectangular pan, 13x9x2 inches; top with 4 uncooked noodles. Spread ricotta cheese mixture over noodles. Spread with 2 cups pasta sauce and top with 4 noodles; repeat with 2 cups pasta sauce and 4 noodles. Sprinkle with 2 cups mozzarella cheese. Spread with remaining pasta sauce. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese.
  • Step 
    3
    Cover and bake 30 minutes. Uncover and bake about 30 minutes longer or until hot and bubbly. Sprinkle with additional mozzarella cheese. Let stand 15 minutes before cutting.

  • Complete this meal with your favorite tossed salad and crusty Italian bread.
  • To prepare ahead of time, cover unbaked lasagna tightly with foil and refrigerate no longer than 24 hours. About 1 1/2 hours before serving, heat oven to 350ºF. Bake covered 45 minutes. Uncover and bake 15 to 20 minutes longer or until hot and bubbly. Sprinkle with additional mozzarella cheese. Let stand 15 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
515
Calories from Fat
180
Total Fat
20 g
Saturated Fat
9 g
Cholesterol
40 mg
Sodium
1340 mg
Potassium
800 mg
Dietary Fiber
4 g
Protein
24 g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
26%
26%
Vitamin C
26%
26%
Calcium
52%
52%
Iron
20%
20%
Exchanges:
4 Starch; 1 Vegetable; 1 High-Fat Meat; 2 Fat;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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