Description
This Lasagna Recipe is a classic Italian-American comfort food dish thatโs perfect for any occasion. It features layers of tender pasta, rich meat sauce, and a creamy cheese filling, all baked to perfection.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb ground beef (15-20% fat content)
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 2 large garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup dry red wine or beef broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 24 oz marinara sauce (3 cups)
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, ground
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons parsley, finely chopped
- 9 lasagna noodles, cooked al dente
Ingredients for Cheese Sauce:
- 16 oz low-fat cottage cheese
- 15 oz reduced-fat ricotta cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons parsley, finely chopped, plus more to garnish
- 4 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded, divided
Instructions
- Make Meat Sauce: Place a deep pan or Dutch oven over medium/high heat and add 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 lb ground beef, and diced onion. Sautรฉ, breaking up the meat, for 5 minutes or until beef is no longer pink. Add pressed garlic and sautรฉ another minute until fragrant. Add ยผ cup wine and stir for 2 minutes or until wine is nearly evaporated. Add 3 cups marinara, ยฝ teaspoon salt, ยผ teaspoon pepper, ยผ teaspoon thyme, ยฝ teaspoon sugar, and 2 tablespoons parsley. Bring to a simmer, then cover and cook for 5 minutes.
- Make Cheese Sauce: In a large mixing bowl, combine 16 oz cottage cheese, 15 oz ricotta, 1 cup mozzarella, 1 egg, and 2 tablespoons parsley. Mix well.
- Cook Noodles: Preheat the oven to 375หF. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add salt and 9 lasagna noodles. Cook until al dente according to package instructions, then drain and pour in cold water to stop the cooking process and prevent sticking.
- Assemble Lasagna: Spread ยฝ cup meat sauce in the bottom of a deep 9ร13 casserole dish. Add 3 noodles, spread on โ of the meat sauce, and sprinkle with 1 cup mozzarella cheese. Spoon on and spread the top with ยฝ of your cheese sauce. Repeat until you have 3 layers of noodles.
- Bake: Poke 9-12 toothpicks over the surface of your lasagna (to keep the foil from sticking to the cheese). Cover with foil and bake at 375หF for 45 minutes. Remove foil and broil for 3 to 5 minutes, or until cheese turns golden. Let lasagna rest 30 minutes before slicing.
Notes
- Meat: You can substitute ground beef with ground turkey or Italian sausage.
- Wine: If you donโt have red wine, you can use beef broth instead.
- Cheese: You can use a combination of different cheeses for the filling and topping.
- Noodles: Be sure to cook the lasagna noodles al dente, as they will continue to cook in the oven.
- Resting Time: Allowing the lasagna to rest before slicing helps it to set and makes it easier to serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories: 400kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
