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Plate filled with saucy lazy lasagna with meat sauce and melted Velveeta cheese served with roasted zucchini and summer squash.

Mom's Lazy Lasagna With Velveeta

This lazy lasagna recipe features ground beef, Velveeta cheese and lots of sauce. It is Midwestern comfort food at its finest. It is so much faster to make than regular lasagna and every bit as good.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Resting Time10 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Servings: 12 Servings
Author: Carlee

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces wide egg noodles
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 2 24 oz jars marinara or your favorite pasta sauce
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 pounds Velveeta sliced
Makes: 9 x 13inch rectangle

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350℉ and grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
  • Cook 12 ounces wide egg noodles to al dente following the package directions.
  • While the water is coming to a boil, start browning 1 pound ground beef in a large skillet. Drain any excess grease.
  • Add 2 24 oz jars marinara and ½ teaspoon garlic powder to the pan with the ground beef. Simmer for 5-10 minutes.
  • Layer ½ of the pasta, ½ of the meat sauce, and ½ of the cheese slices in the prepared pan. Repeat with the remaining pasta, sauce, and cheese.
  • Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes or until the sauce is bubbly and the cheese is done to your liking.
  • Allow to rest at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 373kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 1231mg | Potassium: 434mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 761IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 451mg | Iron: 1mg
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