Description
This flavorful and hearty lasagna recipe is perfect for a cozy family dinner. Layers of meat, cheese, and pasta come together to create a delicious dish that everyone will love.
Ingredients
– 1 lb lean ground beef
– 1 lb Italian sausage, loose packed or casings removed (5 sausages)
– 1 onion, finely diced
– 1 tablespoon minced garlic
– 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
– 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
– 3.5 cups jarred tomato pasta sauce (about 1.5 jars)
– 1/4 cup water
– 2 cups Ricotta cheese (450g)
– 1/2 cup frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry (100g)
– 1/4 cup cream
– 1 egg
– 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
– 3 cups shredded Mozzarella cheese, divided
– 12 oven ready lasagna noodles
Instructions
1. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef, Italian sausage, onion, and garlic over medium heat until browned. Drain any excess grease.
2. Stir in salt, Italian seasoning, tomato pasta sauce, and water. Simmer for 10 minutes.
3. In a separate bowl, mix together Ricotta cheese, spinach, cream, egg, and Parmesan cheese.
4. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
5. In a 9×13 inch baking dish, spread a layer of meat sauce, followed by a layer of noodles, a layer of Ricotta mixture, and a layer of Mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers until ingredients are used up, ending with Mozzarella cheese on top.
6. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 25 minutes until bubbly and golden.
7. Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
– You can add layers of sautéed vegetables like mushrooms or bell peppers for added flavor.
– For a vegetarian version, substitute the ground beef and Italian sausage with plant-based alternatives.
Nutrition
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 28g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg