Garden-Style Beef Lasagna Recipe

Name: Garden-Style Beef Lasagna
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean); 3/4 cup chopped onion; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 1-1/2 cups garden-style pasta sauce; 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce; 2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes, divided; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 2 cups 4% cottage cheese; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided; 1 large egg; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 6 no-cook lasagna noodles; 2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided

Servings: persons

1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
3/4 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1-1/2 cups garden-style pasta sauce
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes, divided
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 cups 4% cottage cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1 large egg
1 teaspoon dried basil
6 no-cook lasagna noodles
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided

1
Crumble beef into a microwave-safe dish. Add onion and garlic; mix well. Cover and microwave on high for 3 minutes; stir. Cook 2-3 minutes longer or until meat is no longer pink. Stir in the pasta sauce, tomato sauce, 1 tablespoon parsley and oregano; cover and microwave for 2 minutes or until heated through. Set aside.
2
In a small bowl, combine cottage cheese, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, egg, basil and remaining parsley. Spread 1-1/3 cups meat sauce in a greased microwave-safe 11x7-in. baking dish.
3
Layer with 3 noodles, 1 cup cheese mixture and 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers. Top with remaining meat sauce.
4
Cover loosely and microwave at 50% power for 15-18 minutes or until noodles are tender. Sprinkle with remaining cheeses.
5
Microwave, uncovered, 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand for 15 minutes before serving.

1232

kcal

Calories

Fat

143

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

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.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean), 3/4 cup chopped onion, 1 teaspoon minced garlic, 1-1/2 cups garden-style pasta sauce, and more.

Yes, Garden-Style Beef 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.

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Garden-Style Beef Lasagna

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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