Five Cheese Lasagna Recipe

Name: Five Cheese Lasagna
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground round; 1 (16 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce; 1 (16 ounce) package dry lasagna noodles; 1 container ricotta cheese; 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese; 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese; 1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese; 1 1/2 cups parmesan cheese; 1 yellow onion, diced; 1 green pepper, diced; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1 teaspoon oregano; 1 teaspoon basil; 1 teaspoon thyme; 1 cup red wine (Merlot or Cabernet Sauvignon)

Servings: persons

1 1/2 lbs ground round
1 (16 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
1 (16 ounce) package dry lasagna noodles
1 container ricotta cheese
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese
1 1/2 cups parmesan cheese
1 yellow onion, diced
1 green pepper, diced
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon basil
1 teaspoon thyme
1 cup red wine (Merlot or Cabernet Sauvignon)

1
Brown ground round, onions and green pepper in skillet or dutch oven.
2
When about half browned add the garlic powder, salt, pepper, oregano, basil and thyme.
3
When finished browning, remove from heat and add red wine to deglaze pan.
4
After deglazing, add spaghetti sauce and continue to simmer for approximately 10-15 minutes.
5
The best part here is that you get to sample a little sauce and add any extras you think it needs.
6
Maybe a little more garlic or pepper?
7
Adjust to your tastes.
8
Ladle a small amount of spaghetti sauce into a 9x13 inch pan.
9
This is more to keep the noodles from sticking than anything else.
10
Cover bottom of pan with DRY noodles and add more sauce.
11
Top with one third of all the cheeses- mozzarella, cheddar, jack cheese& parmesan.
12
Add another layer of noodles and coat with the container of ricotta cheese.
13
Sprinkle generously with parmesan and more white cheeses.
14
Add the final layer of noodles, the rest of the sauce, and the rest of the cheeses.
15
Cover pan with aluminum foil and bake at 375 for 30 minutes.
16
Reduce heat to 350 and bake for an additional 30 minutes.
17
Let rest 10 minutes before serving.

742

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* 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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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

My Personal Notes

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

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 lbs ground round, 1 (16 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce, 1 (16 ounce) package dry lasagna noodles, 1 container ricotta cheese, and more.

Yes, Five Cheese Lasagna 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!

Five Cheese Lasagna

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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