No-Bake Lasagna Bowl

5 mins

15 mins

Portions: 6

All the lasagna. None of the layering. Savory Italian Sausage, marinara, tender noodles and creamy ricotta come together in a bowl for an easy, cheesy dinner without the casserole dish or the extra effort. Lasagna night just got a whole lot easier.

Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) Johnsonville Fresh Ground Italian Sausage, any variety
8 lasagna noodles, broken into thirds
1 jar (24 ounces) marinara sauce
1 cup ricotta cheese
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus additional for serving
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Cook broken lasagna noodles according to package directions; drain and set aside.
Meanwhile, cook and crumble sausage in a large skillet over medium heat until browned and the internal temperature reaches 160°F. Drain excess grease if desired.
Stir marinara sauce into the sausage and bring to a simmer. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until heated through.
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper. Microwave for 30 to 60 seconds, or until warmed through.
To assemble, spoon a thin layer of the sausage marinara into each shallow bowl. Top with a piece of lasagna noodle and a spoonful of the ricotta mixture. Repeat the layers 2 more times, finishing with sausage marinara. Sprinkle with additional Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Tips & Tricks

Campanelle or radiatori noodles would also work well in this recipe because their ridges and curves hold onto the sauce and ricotta mixture, giving each bite more of that layered lasagna texture without needing to stack the noodles. If using either noodle, stir the cooked pasta into the sausage marinara. Spoon the mixture into serving bowls, top each serving with a spoonful of the warm ricotta mixture, and sprinkle with additional Parmesan cheese, if desired.