Have you ever heard of Sheet Pan Lasagna? Being a crazy busy mama means juggling a million things, including what's for dinner. But fear not, because here's a game-changer – Sheet Pan Lasagna. It's like having a quick one pan dinner that's healthy- well healthy-ish, quick, easy, and family friendly too!
Sheet Pan dinners are one of my favorite kind of meals and on a weekly rotation if not more often at my home.
The entire family will love this easy sheet pan dinner!
Who would have thought – lasagna could be a Sheet Pan dinner? Imagine all the yumminess of traditional lasagna, but way simpler. It's got the good stuff – pasta, cheesy goodness, and savory sauce – all baked together on a single sheet pan. That means less mess and more time for us crazy busy mamas to catch our breath. I mean who doesn’t need that!?
Let's talk about the healthy balanced part. Sheet Pan Lasagna doesn't skimp on the good stuff. You've got layers of sauce , (you could even add veggies like spinach ) protein, hearty pasta, and gooey cheese – a balanced dinner that's as good for you as it is delicious.
Now, the best part for crazy busy mamas – it's a breeze to make.
Just layer everything on the sheet pan, pop it in the oven, and voilà – dinner is served. It’s that easy! Love THESE sheet pans they are perfect for every type of sheet pan dinner but for baking too!
Sheet pan Lasagna, gives you a yummy crunch to the traditional lasagna which I love! Kinda hard to describe, but it is quickly becoming my first choice of lasagna because of all the textures. Sheet Pan Lasagna is a family favorite. Picture this: the whole gang gathering around, excited for a tasty meal that didn't take forever to make. It's a dinner win that brings smiles to everyone's faces.
So, for all the crazy busy mamas out there, Sheet Pan Lasagna is your dinner to help #ReclaimTheTable and allow you to spend time where you want it around the table with your family instead of working away in the kitchen!
It’s quick, easy, and perfect for those days when time feels like it's slipping away. Let the sheet pan do the work while you focus on being the amazing mama you are. Dinner just got a whole lot simpler and way more delicious and even better you get to spend more time together with your sweet family around the table catching up!
After all, you deserve it Mama- Enjoy!
If you love sheet pan dinners, you have to try this HONEY MUSTARD CHICKEN SHEET PAN DINNER its so good! I just know you will love it too!
So back to the Sheet Pan Lasagna: Curious, I have to know…do you prefer ricotta or cottage cheese in your lasagna?
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You can also layer like I did in the tutorial video. I personally love it this way gives it a nice crunch but you can premix or layer depends on what you like.
You can also bake this on a higher temp… which I prefer.
Bake 425
For 20 mins gives it a crispy texture!
Video Tutorial: Sheet Pan Lasagna
For those of you who love a step by step video tutorial here is one for you.
Also, if you try this recipe and love it I would so appreciate it if you would leave a comment below and rate the recipe a 5-star to let me know how it was! That helps me know what kind of recipes you want to see more of.
Sheet Pan Lasagna
Ingredients
- 1 lb hamburger or Italian sausage or use 1/2 lb of each
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp basil fresh
- 32 oz marinara sauce can add extra if you want more wet noodles
- 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- 16 oz cottage cheese or ricotta cheese
- 1 cup parmesan cheese shredded
- 3 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- 1/4 cup parsley fresh
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1 egg slightly beaten
- 2 tbsp garlic minced
- 1 1/2 tsp black pepper or to taste
- 16 oz lasagna noodles boiled and cooked
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add in the lasagna noodles (you can break into 2- inch pieces if desired- a bit easier to cut/serve this way) and cook until al dente (about 10 minutes). Strain and transfer into a large mixing bowl and set aside.
- Start preparing the meat sauce
- In a large deep skillet, cook the ground beef or sausage, and garlic & other seasonings (mince Italian seasoning)over medium heat until browned. Drain off any excess fat and return to the pan.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the ricotta or cottage cheese, slightly beaten egg, Italian seasoning and some salt and pepper to taste. Set aside
- Once the sauce is done add heavy whipping cream to sauce to make it creamy, pour it into the bowl with the prepared pasta and mix it together. Then stir in 1 cup of mozzarella cheese and 1 cup of parmesan cheese.
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, 2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
- Lightly spray a 13×18-inch (half sheet) sheet pan with nonstick cooking spray.
- Pour all the lasagna mixture onto the baking sheet and spread it out evenly.
- Dollop the ricotta/cottage cheese mixture all over the top of the lasagna.
- Then top with the remaining grated mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until the cheese is golden brown and bubbly.
- Let the lasagna cool for 10 minutes before serving.
- *you can also assemble this layered as well as shown in video with longer noodles
- Slice on sheet pan & enjoy!
Video
Notes
Nutrition
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This looks really good and fast to make! Could you clarify the total amount of Parmesan cheese and Mozzarella cheese for the recipe? The cheese listed in step 7 is throwing me off 🙂