Step-by-Step Instructions:

Step 1: Preheat the oven

• Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2: Brown the meat

• In a large skillet, heat over medium heat.
• Add 1 lb of ground beef (or turkey).
• Cook until the meat is fully browned, breaking it up into small pieces with a spatula.
• Once the meat is cooked through, drain any excess fat from the skillet.

Step 3: Add the sauce and seasonings

• Add 1 jar of marinara sauce (about 24 oz) to the meat in the skillet.
• Stir in 1 tsp of dried oregano, 1 tsp of dried basil, salt, and pepper to taste.
• Allow the sauce to simmer for 5-10 minutes on low heat, stirring occasionally.

Step 4: Prepare the cheese mixture

• In a medium-sized bowl, mix together the following:
  • 1 cup of ricotta cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese (half of the mozzarella)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
• Stir until everything is combined evenly. Set aside.

Step 5: Assemble the lasagna

• Take a 9x13 inch baking dish and spread a small layer of the meat sauce on the bottom.
• Place 4 no-boil lasagna noodles on top of the sauce, making sure they don’t overlap.
• Spread half of the ricotta cheese mixture over the noodles.
• Add a layer of meat sauce on top of the ricotta mixture.
• Repeat the process: Add another layer of noodles, the remaining ricotta cheese mixture, and top with more meat sauce.
• End with a final layer of noodles and top with the remaining 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese and 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese.

Step 6: Bake the lasagna

• Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
• After 25 minutes, remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes to allow the cheese to brown and bubble on top.

Step 7: Rest the lasagna

• Once done, remove the lasagna from the oven.
• Let it rest for 10 minutes to allow it to set and be easier to slice.

Step 8: Serve and enjoy!

• Slice the lasagna into squares and serve. Enjoy your delicious, easy, lazy lasagna!