Hearty Meat Lasagna Recipe

Name: Hearty Meat Lasagna
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 onions, peeled and chopped; 1 green bell pepper, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 teaspoons dried basil; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 2 teaspoons dried thyme leaves; 1 pound lean ground beef; 1/2 pound lean ground pork, veal or crumbled sausage; 4 cups Heinz(R) Tomato Juice; 1 (455 ml) bottle Heinz(R) Chili Sauce, Chunky with Sweet Peppers; 1 (156 ml) can Heinz Tomato Paste; 1 tablespoon Heinz Worcestershire Sauce; 12 oven-ready lasagna noodles; 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 onions, peeled and chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons dried basil
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons dried thyme leaves
1 pound lean ground beef
1/2 pound lean ground pork, veal or crumbled sausage
4 cups Heinz(R) Tomato Juice
1 (455 ml) bottle Heinz(R) Chili Sauce, Chunky with Sweet Peppers
1 (156 ml) can Heinz Tomato Paste
1 tablespoon Heinz Worcestershire Sauce
12 oven-ready lasagna noodles
3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Heat oil in a large saucepan or Dutch oven set over medium heat. Add onion, green pepper, garlic and dried herbs; cook for 5 to 10 minutes or until vegetables soften.
2
Crumble in beef and pork and brown all over, about 5 minutes. Stir in tomato juice, chili sauce, tomato paste and Worcestershire Sauce; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes.
3
Spread 1/4 of the sauce in to a 13- x 9-in (3 L) casserole dish. Top with 3 noodles. Layer with 1/4 more sauce and 1/3 of the cheese. Repeat layers twice, ending with cheese.
4
Cover with foil and bake for 1 hour. Remove foil and bake for 15 minutes or until golden. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

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kcal

Calories

Fat

247

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 onions, peeled and chopped, 1 green bell pepper, chopped, 3 cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Hearty Meat 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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Hearty Meat Lasagna

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Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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