Lazy Lasagna

This is a simplified, no-fuss version of a classic comfort dish. Instead of traditional layers, regular pasta takes the place of lasagna sheets, making the whole process much quicker and easier. It still has all the rich, cozy flavors you’d expect — just in a more relaxed way. In our family, this has become the most loved version 

Ingredients

• 300 g pasta (your favorite kind)

Meat layer

• 300 g ground beef

• 1 large onion

• 1 cup tomato sauce (240 ml), ready-made

• 1/2 cup cream 18–35% (120 ml)

• salt, pepper, Italian seasoning

• vegetable oil for frying

Creamy layer

• 2 eggs

• 500 g cottage cheese or ricotta

• 100 g cheese (I used marble cheese)

• salt, pepper, a pinch of nutmeg

Topping

• 50 g grated cheese

• fresh herbs for garnish (optional)

Steps

1. Cook the pasta until al dente

Meat layer

2. Sauté the onion in vegetable oil until translucent

3. Add ground beef and cook, stirring, until fully done

4. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian herbs

5. Pour in tomato sauce (add a little boiling water if too thick)

6. Add cream and mix

7. Add cooked pasta to the sauce and simmer for a couple of minutes

Creamy layer

8. Beat the eggs with a fork

9. Add cottage cheese/ricotta

10. Add 100 g grated cheese and mix

11. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg

12. In a baking dish, layer half of the pasta with meat sauce

13. Spread the creamy mixture on top

14. Add the remaining pasta with meat sauce

15. Sprinkle with 50 g grated cheese

16. Cover with foil

17. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 20 minutes

18. Remove foil and bake for another 10 minutes