ADD SAUCE. To the chicken, add the whole tomatoes, tomato paste, dried oregano, ½ cup of the pasta water, and stir to combine. Using a spatula, break apart the whole tomatoes into small pieces. Bring up to a simmer and then let cook for 5 minutes. Taste for seasoning and add a pinch of salt if needed.
Can this No Bake Lasagna be made ahead?
You can make this lasagna and store it in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 5 days. To reheat it, you can do so in a microwave a single piece at a time for 1-2 minutes on high (add another minute per additional serving. Or reheat in the oven at 350 F degrees for 15-30 minutes depending on how much you have to reheat.
Can I freeze this Layered Lasagna Recipe?
You can freeze your fully cooked lasagna in a freezer safe airtight container for up to 6 months. When freezing it fully cooked, you should still thaw it in the fridge 24 hours ahead, but you could bake it in the oven at 350 F degrees for an hour from frozen state. Just test the center to see if it is warmed through in the center. If not, bake for another 10-15 and check again.
What other meat can I use instead of chicken?
I used ground white meat chicken in this recipe, but you could certainly used regular ground chicken, ground turkey, or even ground beef or ground pork. The cooking instructions will be the same for all of these options.
Can I use cottage cheese instead of ricotta?
You could use cottage cheese in this recipe in place of ricotta. If you do this, you want to use either small curd or blend the large curd in a food processor until smoother. You also may want to drain off any excess water in a paper towel lined strainer.