Easy Lamb And Pesto Lasagne Recipe

Name: Easy Lamb And Pesto Lasagne
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 red onions, chopped; 2 garlic cloves; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 1/2 lbs lean ground lamb; 2 teaspoons dried Italian herb seasoning (mine has fennel, basil, oregano, red pepper flakes, and rosemary); 1 teaspoon oregano (we like oregano, so I add extra); 1 (8 ounce) jar tomato sauce; 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar; 1/4 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/4 teaspoon salt (roughly); 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 cup fresh basil leaf; 5 garlic cloves; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon black pepper; 2 cups low fat cottage cheese; 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated; lasagna noodle; 8 ounces mozzarella cheese, sliced; 1/2 cup parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

2 red onions, chopped
2 garlic cloves
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/2 lbs lean ground lamb
2 teaspoons dried Italian herb seasoning (mine has fennel, basil, oregano, red pepper flakes, and rosemary)
1 teaspoon oregano (we like oregano, so I add extra)
1 (8 ounce) jar tomato sauce
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt (roughly)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup fresh basil leaf
5 garlic cloves
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups low fat cottage cheese
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
lasagna noodle
8 ounces mozzarella cheese, sliced
1/2 cup parmesan cheese

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F.
2
Meat sauce:
3
Saute onions and garlic until translucent.
4
Add lamb and seasonings, incorporating into onion mix; brown.
5
Drain off any additional fat the lamb throws.
6
Add jar of sauce, balsamic, sugar and cayenne pepper.
7
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
8
Cheese sauce:
9
Put basil leaves, garlic, olive oil and salt in a Cuisinart; pulse until pesto consistency.
10
Stir pesto into cottage cheese, season with any additional salt and pepper to taste.
11
Assembly:
12
It's really up to you, I usually do meat- mozzarella -noodles -cottage cheese- noodles- meat- mozzarella- parmesan.
13
Cover with foil and bake 20 minutes, then uncover and bake until golden and bubbly.

1335

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 red onions, chopped, 2 garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 1/2 lbs lean ground lamb, and more.

Yes, Easy Lamb And Pesto Lasagne falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Easy Lamb And Pesto Lasagne

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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