Lazy Lasagna Casserole

Name: Lazy Lasagna Casserole with Egg Noodles
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef; 16 oz egg noodles; salt, for pasta water; 1 tsp seasoning salt; 1 tbsp Italian seasoning; 1 tsp garlic powder; 24 oz marinara sauce; 16 oz shredded mozzarella cheese

Lazy Lasagna Casserole swaps traditional lasagna noodles for egg noodles in a straightforward one-pan bake that delivers classic comfort without the assembly fuss. Ground beef and marinara sauce are topped with melted mozzarella for a satisfying weeknight dinner.

🌍Italian-American 🏷️Lasagna casserole 🏷️Beef and noodle 🏷️Casserole 🏷️Egg noodles Ground beef

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Total

55 min

Servings

8

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$17–$28

Recipe Source

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Ingredients

2 lbs ground beef
16 oz egg noodles
salt, for pasta water
1 tsp seasoning salt
1 tbsp Italian seasoning
1 tsp garlic powder
24 oz marinara sauce
16 oz shredded mozzarella cheese

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Instructions

1
In a large skillet, cook and crumble the ground beef until browned.
2
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the egg noodles and cook for a couple of minutes less than the package directions for al dente. Drain well.
3
Drain any excess grease from the cooked ground beef.
4
Season the beef with seasoning salt, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder. Stir to combine.
5
Pour the marinara sauce into the skillet with the beef and stir until well combined.
6
Fold the cooked and drained egg noodles into the meat sauce.
7
Transfer the mixture into a 13x9 inch baking dish, or divide between two 9x9 inch baking dishes.
8
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Top the casserole evenly with shredded mozzarella cheese.
9
Bake for 30-45 minutes, or until the cheese is browned and the casserole is hot and bubbly.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Cook egg noodles 1–2 minutes under al dente; they continue cooking in the oven and won't turn mushy.
Brown the ground beef thoroughly and drain excess fat to prevent a greasy casserole.
Stir the meat sauce into the noodles before topping with cheese to ensure even seasoning throughout.
Use a 9x13-inch baking dish for best heat distribution and consistent melting of the cheese layer.

Substitutions

Ground beef → ground turkey or ground Italian sausage (adjust salt to taste)
Mozzarella cheese → a blend of mozzarella and Parmesan for sharper flavor
Marinara sauce → homemade tomato sauce or sauce with additional herbs

Storage & make-ahead

Cool to room temperature, cover, and refrigerate up to 4 days. Reheat covered at 350°F for 15–20 minutes or until heated through. Freezes up to 3 months when wrapped tightly after cooling.