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    Home » Dinner » Pasta » No Boil Lasagna | Simple and Delicious

    No Boil Lasagna | Simple and Delicious

    Last updated on October 20, 2020. Originally posted on February 10, 2020 By Elaine 42 Comments

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    This no boil lasagna recipe is not only delicious, but it’s super easy to make. No more slaving over the stove, boiling your lasagna noodles and then handling the hot sheets of pasta just so you can enjoy this simple staple of Italian comfort food.

    Close up of the white plate with lasagna, gravy and vegetables

    If you are worried no boil lasagna noodles taste differently than the kind you boil, you don’t have to be. When you layer the noodles with ricotta cheese and tomato gravy (sauce) and then bake them, they come out just as soft and satisfying to eat as lasagna noodles cooked on the stovetop.

    Helpful tips

    • Use a big enough pan. When I first used these noodles, I use an 8 x 8 pan and although the lasagna came out great, the noodles expand and overlapped each other somewhat. I’ve learned from my mistake and now always make my no boil lasagna in a 9 x 9 pan.
    • Use generous amounts of gravy and cheese as this is lasagna people; it’s meant to be moist and cheesy.
    • If you have the time, try to use homemade gravy as it’s better than store bought. Here’s my spaghetti sauce recipe that you can make with a pressure cooker.
    • If you use warm gravy, the noodles will curl when you lay them out, but the weight of the layers will flatten them again.
    • You can layer the lasagna however you want. The order doesn’t matter much as long as you end with a gravy and mozzarella cheese on top. But this is my favorite way to layer it.

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    How to make no boil lasagna

    Pre-step

    Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and get a 9 x 9 pan.

    Step one

    Gather the ingredients – no boil lasagna noodles, egg, parmesan cheese, ricotta cheese, herbs and spices.

    Dry pasta, herbs, egg, ricotta and a white bowl

    Step two

    Place the above ingredients in a mixing bowl. (A)

    Step three

    Mix together with a rubber spatula. (B)

    Ricotta filling ingredients in a bowl and then mixed together

    Step four

    Put a layer of gravy in the bottom of the pan and lay two noodles over it. Notice how there is room around them? Don’t worry, they will expand when they bake. (C)

    Step five

    Spread half of the ricotta cheese mixture on the noodles. (D)

    Left - pan with sauce and the noodles. Right - ricotta filling on the noodles

    Step six

    Next, place two more noodles on top of the ricotta cheese. Ladle gravy over the noodles and sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top. (E)

    Step seven

    Add another layer of ricotta cheese over the gravy. (F)

    Layering the lasagna with cheese, sauce and filling

    Step eleven

    Lay two more lasagna noodles. (G)

    Step twelve

    Since this layer will be the last, you will ladle more gravy on top and sprinkle a good amount of shredded mozzerella cheese. (H)

    More noodles on top more sauce and cheese

    Bake time

    Bake for 35 minutes. It will come out of the oven nice and bubbly.

    Cheese melted on the lasagna fresh out of the oven

    Cut into the lasagna and plate it.

    A spatula with a piece of lasagna held over the white plate. There is more sauce and a pan of lasagna

    I hope you enjoyed this no boil lasagna recipe.

    Please feel free to leave a comment! I’d love to know if you’ve ever tried the no boil noodles and if so, in what dish?

    Other great Italian recipes

    • Eggplant parmesan
    • Eggplant rollatini
    • Sausage sub
    • Manicotti

    And as always, may all your dishes be delish! If you’ve tried this No Boil Lasagna recipe, I’d love the know what you thought about it in the comments below. I love hearing from you! You can also FOLLOW ME on FACEBOOK, TWITTER, INSTAGRAM and PINTEREST to see more of my delicious food and delightful cocktails!

    Square photo of the deep white plate with lasagna with red sauce and cheese sprinkled on it

    No Boil Lasagna

    Easy no boil lasagna. No muss, no fuss!
    5 from 15 votes
    Print Pin Rate
    Course: Pasta
    Cuisine: Italian
    Keyword: baked lasagna, no boil lasagna
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 35 minutes
    Total Time: 45 minutes
    Servings: 9 servings
    Calories: 230kcal
    Author: Elaine Benoit

    Ingredients

    Filling

    • 1 pound ricotta cheese
    • 1 egg
    • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
    • 1 teaspoon dried basil
    • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
    • 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese
    • ¼ cup mozzarella
    • ½ teaspoon salt

    Building

    • 6 sheets no bake lasagna noodles
    • 3 cups gravy
    • 1 cup shredded mozzarella (approximate)

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F

    Cheese Mixture

    • Put ricotta in a mixing bowl and add egg, parmesan cheese, mozzarella, all the herbs and the salt and mix with a spatula

    The Lasagna Building

    • Spoon gravy in pan to cover bottom and lay 2 sheets of lasagna noodles on top
    • Spread half the ricotta on the lasagna noodles. Lay on two more noodles, add gravy and sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top
    • Top with the rest of the ricotta and add two more noodles. Top with gravy and sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top
    • Bake for 35 minutes
    • Serve
    • Eat
    • Enjoy

    Equipment

    glass bowl
    rubber spatula
    9 x 9 pan
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    Notes

    Helpful tips
    • Use a big enough pan. When I first used these noodles, I use an 8 x 8 pan and although the lasagna came out great, the noodles overlapped somewhat. I’ve learned from my mistake and now always make my no boil lasagna in a 9 x 9 pan.
    • Use generous amounts of gravy and cheese as this is lasagna people; it’s meant to be moist and cheesy.
    • If you have the time, try to use homemade gravy as it’s better than store bought. Here’s my spaghetti sauce recipe that you can make with a pressure cooker.
    • If you use warm gravy, the noodles will curl when you lay them out, but the weight of the layers will flatten them again.
    • You can layer the lasagna however you want. The order doesn’t matter much as long as you end with a gravy and mozzarella cheese on top. But this is my favorite way to layer it.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 230kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 58mg | Sodium: 616mg | Potassium: 106mg | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 320IU | Calcium: 177mg | Iron: 0.7mg
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    Originally published in December of 2016.

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    Comments

    1. carissa

      December 05, 2016 at 8:42 pm

      I always stick to the regular pasta just because it’s what I’m used to as well. However I would love to save some time in the kitchen! I’ll definitely have to pick up some next time I go grocery shopping.

      Reply
      • Elaine

        December 06, 2016 at 1:03 pm

        Carissa! You won’t regret getting the no boil kind. I’m not sure I would ever go back to the other!!

        Reply
    2. Katrin Nuernberger

      December 06, 2016 at 12:43 pm

      Simple is always best, and lasagne is a favourite in this household. Looks delicious!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        December 06, 2016 at 12:58 pm

        Katrin!

        Thanks so much!!

        Reply
    3. Jenni

      December 09, 2016 at 6:57 am

      What a great and easy recipe for dinner! Looks delicious!

      Reply
    4. Marisa Franca @ All Our Way

      December 09, 2016 at 3:01 pm

      I’ve tried the no-boil and I like it in a pinch — we have a pasta machine and love making our own pasta. But I have to admit there are days when it is great having a means to throw it together. Looks scrumptious!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        December 09, 2016 at 3:03 pm

        Thanks Marisa!

        I used to make homemade pasta with my mom and since she passed, I haven’t made it. Time to buy another pasta roller machine – especially one that fits my kitchenaid. Can’t wait!

        Reply
    5. Erin

      December 12, 2016 at 10:11 am

      I love lasagna but hate the prep, will have to try these noodles! Looks delicious.

      Reply
      • Elaine

        December 12, 2016 at 11:27 am

        Thanks Erin!!

        Reply
    6. Christopher

      August 28, 2017 at 4:48 pm

      Mmm. No boil. Love it, now you won’t get grouchy when I ask you to make it. 😉

      Reply
    7. Sapana

      February 10, 2020 at 6:54 pm

      Just perfect and so delicious! Love that I didn’t need to boil the pasta beforhand.

      Reply
      • Elaine

        February 12, 2020 at 10:31 am

        Thanks Sapana. I don’t think I’ll ever go back to making it the old way.

        Reply
    8. Taylor Kiser

      February 10, 2020 at 7:05 pm

      I love how easy this lasagna is to make! Perfect comfort food dinner any time of the week!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        February 12, 2020 at 10:31 am

        That’s what I love about it. Doesn’t take a lot of effort and you get a delicious meal! Thank you Taylor.

        Reply
    9. Amelia

      February 10, 2020 at 7:12 pm

      Simple and delicious is right! This is incredible! Thank you for sharing!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        February 12, 2020 at 10:31 am

        Thank you Amelia! I appreciate it.

        Reply
    10. Sharon

      February 10, 2020 at 7:51 pm

      As much as I love lasagna I do avoid making it because it can be time consuimng. Can’t wait to try this recipe with these noodles soon.

      Reply
      • Elaine

        February 12, 2020 at 10:32 am

        Thank you Sharon. It is a great invention for sure.

        Reply
    11. Carrie Robinson

      February 10, 2020 at 8:20 pm

      I just love how easy this is to get on the dinner table! 🙂 Looks tasty.

      Reply
      • Elaine

        February 12, 2020 at 10:33 am

        Thanks Carrie! I appreciate it.

        Reply
    12. Chef Dennis

      February 11, 2020 at 3:48 am

      This no boil lasagna recipe is making me totally hungry that it’s making my tummy growl. I’m definitely going to serve this to my family. They’ll love it!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        February 12, 2020 at 10:34 am

        I hope they do Dennis! I love how easy it is to make.

        Reply
    13. Anna

      February 12, 2020 at 9:40 am

      I’ve got a pasta machine for Christmas this year, and have been experimenting a lot with homemade pasta. This is going to be next on my list to try! Other half is addicted to lasagna, it’s his favourite dish in a whole world, so definitely making this soon!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        February 12, 2020 at 10:36 am

        Thanks Anna. Hubby would eat Italian every day if he could. I love my pasta machine but having these noodles actually makes me not grumble when he wants me to make him some lasagna. 🙂

        Reply
    14. Denise

      February 13, 2020 at 10:31 am

      I always wondered how the no boil pasta was. Your lasagne looks delicious, and the no boil makes it a bit easier to make!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        February 13, 2020 at 3:26 pm

        It’s definitely easier Denise! Thanks so much for your comment.

        Reply
    15. Tammy

      February 14, 2020 at 4:20 pm

      Oh wow! This looks so delicious and I love these oven ready pasta sheets! Definitely need to check them out..lasagna is one of my favorites ^_^

      Reply
      • Elaine

        February 16, 2020 at 3:15 pm

        Mine too. Thank you Tammy! I hope you find the no boil noodles as easy to use as I do!

        Reply
    16. Leslie

      February 15, 2020 at 10:35 am

      This is just fantastic! Great, classic lasagna dish for all to enjoy!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        February 16, 2020 at 3:15 pm

        Indeed. Thanks Leslie!

        Reply
    17. Loreto and Nicoletta Nardelli

      February 15, 2020 at 10:56 am

      Sometimes we use the oven ready pasta sheets when we make lasagna and I have to say it works well. Definitely faster and stress-free!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        February 16, 2020 at 3:16 pm

        Definitely easier! Thank you Loreto!

        Reply
    18. Veronika

      February 15, 2020 at 8:36 pm

      I really love Lasagna, but never made it myself before… Need to save this recipe and make it soon. Looks so easy to make and super delicious!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        February 16, 2020 at 3:16 pm

        It’s so easy Veronika! I hope you do make it and see how fun and delicious it is.

        Reply
    19. Lori | The Kitchen Whisperer

      February 16, 2020 at 11:45 am

      Easy, peasy, CHEESY! Count me in! I love a great lasagna that is also super easy to make! This looks delicious for sure! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        February 16, 2020 at 3:16 pm

        Lol! Thanks so much Lori!

        Reply
    20. Kathryn

      February 16, 2020 at 12:25 pm

      I love how easy lasagna becomes when you use no-boil noodles. They make it a great option for a weeknight meal!!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        February 16, 2020 at 3:17 pm

        Yes! Weekday meals that are easy are the best. Hubby requests this all the time.

        Reply
    21. Aline

      February 17, 2020 at 3:09 pm

      The only type of lasagna I ever bother to make is no boil lol this recipe is awesome!!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        February 17, 2020 at 7:46 pm

        Thank you so much Aline! 🙂

        Reply
    22. Suzanne

      June 23, 2020 at 5:28 pm

      Made this lasagna once before and baking another now because we loved it! I use a 9×13 pan using 3noodles per layer and MORE cheese. Thanks for sharing your recipe 😋

      Reply
      • Elaine

        June 23, 2020 at 5:41 pm

        I’m so pleased you liked it Suzanne. Love that you use a 9 x 13. My sister does as well. I use small pans because it’s only hubby and I! Thank you for taking the time to comment and tell me what you thought.

        Reply

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