Give your oven a rest with this easy to make lasagna recipe that comes together in under an hour.

Luckily, we’ve come up with a way to make the process a bit less tedious.

Since this recipe is cooked entirely in the microwave, it calls for no-boil lasagna noodles.

Microwave lasagna in a baking dish

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These are noodles that have been pre-cooked and don’t require boiling before use.

you could typically find them in the pasta section of the supermarket.

Microwave on high:

Cover with wax or parchment paper, then a plate.

Microwave lasagna ingredients

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Microwave on high (power level 10) until the noodles are tender, 15 to 20 minutes.

Let stand and serve:

Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Prepare yourself for busy weeknights by assembling this lasagna the night or morning before you intend to serve it.

Ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan and spinach in a bowl

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Store the full baking dish in the refrigerator, and then microwave just before mealtime.

The microwave cooks the noodles and heats each layer in about 20 minutes.

Just ensure you purchase no-boil lasagna noodles.

A baking dish with tomato sauce on the bottom

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2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Another layer of the lasagna being added to a baking dish

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Topping the lasagna with shredded cheese

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The lasagna covered with parchment paper

Photography: Carson Downing, Food: Lauren McAnelly, Props: Breanna Ghazali