Sunday, September 23, 2012

Lazy Lasagna



Awhile back, a blog buddy posted a recipe for lasagna.

Made it.  Loved it.

More recently, in a not-wanting-to-grocery-shop mood, I decided that I wanted to attempt making my own version using what I had on hand.

I had no boil noodles that I wanted to use up, along with some other basics.  But this would be an experiment, as I didn't even have sausage.  And the only cheese I had was a Mexican blend.

And let me tell you.  Using the Mexican cheddar blend was the best accident ever......




Lazy Lasagna
(adapted from Two Things in Common)

1 lb. hamburger
1 large jar of marinara
1 teas. parsley
1 teas. Italian seasoning
1 teas. oregano
garlic salt to taste
box of no boil noodles
shredded Mexican cheddar cheese

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Lightly mist a 9 x 9 inch baking dish with cooking spray.  Brown the hamburger.  Add the seasonings and marinara.  Simmer for a few minutes.  Next, in the baking dish, add a layer of the uncooked noodles.  (I had to break mine in half, since I was using a 9 x 9.)  Pour the meat sauce over the noodles and top with a layer of cheese.  Repeat the layering with noodles, sauce, and cheese two more times.  Cover with foil, and bake for 45 minutes.

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Being too lazy to get the correct ingredients actually panned out!  And the 9 x 9 size was perfect for the two of us.  Just the right amount of leftovers too.  

I even think I'll stick to the Mexican cheese blend next time.  It gave it a little kick.

Sometimes it pays to avoid the grocery store.

27 comments:

  1. looks yummy, thanks for linking up to Marvelous Mondays!

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  2. i feel like i could actually make this! (but i won't be telling the bf because then i will probably be expected to do so. instead i will be forwarding this post to his email and hoping he does not read the comments.) =)

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  3. You had me at "lazy"! LOL!!!! This is my kind of recipe!

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  4. OH - looks so delish!
    XOXO
    -Daisy Nguyen from PS BANANAS fashion blog:
    http://psbananas.com

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  5. This looks amazing - and with the weather getting colder I am totally craving hot dishes!

    XO
    www.pearlsandpaws.blogspot.com

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  6. I love a recipe that comes with a disclaimer that sometimes it's best to avoid the grocery store :). Your lazy lasagna looks delicious and perfect for fall. I am impressed that you just whipped it together with what you had on hand.

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  7. I feel hungry just looking at it. I love cheddar on pizza, weirdly enough, so I bet I'd love this too! (Cute plate, BTW... :)

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  8. Throw some beans, salsa, and chips in there and you'll have Mexican Lasagna!

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  9. Mmm...looks delicious! this is how I make lasagna almost all the time...no-boil noodles and canned sauce are the way to go!

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  10. The lasagna looks yummy! Thanks a bunch for stopping by and commenting!
    Love
    Juneli from Fashionably Yours

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  11. I have been CRAVING lasagna. This recipe looks amazing, thanks for sharing!

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  12. Oh, yum! I'm getting ready to try one!!!!

    http://therealfoodrunner.blogspot.com/

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  13. so glad I found your blog! Found it from Because Shanna Said So - and recipes are exactly what I'm needing. haha. I promised my husband when we move into our new house I would cook more so I need ALL the recipes I can get! haha. excited to be your newest follower - oh and cute blog!!

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  14. Wait, no boil noodles? I am really missing out! I didn't know about these!

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  15. Love this. I'd love it if you could link this (and 1-2 other recipes if you'd like) up to Wonderful Food Wednesday on At Home Take 2: http://www.athometake2.com.

    Jessica
    At Home Take 2

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  16. Brillant so quick and easy with all the flavor of traditional lasagna. Thanks for sharing your recipe on foodie friday.

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  17. I'm all about a lazy recipe! This sounds delicious. I would love to have you come share your great ideas at the link party at 'Or so she says...', happening right now. Hope to see you there! www.oneshetwoshe.com

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    1. Thanks for the invite!!! I'm heading your way!

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  18. Thanks for linking up on 'Or so she says...', hope to see you again tomorrow for another round of 'Your Great Idea'. www.oneshetwoshe.com

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    1. Thank you again for inviting me last week!!!

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  19. This looks soooo good. I'm going to have to put this on my 'next to cook' list!

    http://thriftyandshameless.blogspot.com

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