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.

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