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 T olive oil; 1 med finely chpd onion; 6 med. cloves garlic, minced; 1/3 lb ground chuck; 1/3 lb ground veal; 1/3 lb ground pork; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp blk pepper; 1/4 C heavy cream; 1 (28 oz) can pureed tomatoes; 1 (28 oz) can diced tomatoes, drained; 15 oz whole milk or part skim ricotta cheese (1 3/4C); 2 1/2 oz parmesan, grated (1 1/4 cup); 1/2 C chpd fresh basil; 1 large egg, beaten; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp blk pepper; 12 no boil lasagna noodles; 1 lb. whole-milk mozzarella cheese shredded (4 cup)

Servings: persons

1 T olive oil
1 med finely chpd onion
6 med. cloves garlic, minced
1/3 lb ground chuck
1/3 lb ground veal
1/3 lb ground pork
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp blk pepper
1/4 C heavy cream
1 (28 oz) can pureed tomatoes
1 (28 oz) can diced tomatoes, drained
15 oz whole milk or part skim ricotta cheese (1 3/4C)
2 1/2 oz parmesan, grated (1 1/4 cup)
1/2 C chpd fresh basil
1 large egg, beaten
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp blk pepper
12 no boil lasagna noodles
1 lb. whole-milk mozzarella cheese shredded (4 cup)

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["Preheat oven to 375", "Heat oil in large Dutch oven until shimmering but not smoking. Add onions and cook until soft then add garlic and cook 2 min. Increase heat and add meats, salt and pepper. Cook and break meat into small pieces until meat is not raw but not really browned. Add cream and simmer, stirring, until the liquid evaporates and only the fat remains (about 4 min.) Add all tomatoes and simmer until flavors are blended. Set aside. (can refrigerated for 2 days).", "Mix ricotta, 1 C parmesan, basil, egg, salt & pepper in med. bowl with fork until combined and creamy.", "Smear bottom of 9 x 13"" baking dish with 1/4 C meat sauce. Place 3 noodles on top. Drop 3 Tbs ricotta mixture on center of each noodle and level the mounds with the back side of a spoon. Sprinkle evenly with 1 C mozzarella cheese. Spoon 1 1/2 C meat sauce over mozzarella. Repeat layering noodles, ricotta, mozzarella, and sauce 2 more times. Top with 1 C mozzarella and 1/4 C parmesan. Spray foil with non stick oil and cover lasagna,. Bake 15 minutes then remove foil and continue baking until cheese is spotty brown and sauce is bubbling (about 25 min). Cool 10 min. before cutting"]

2229

kcal

Calories

Fat

288

Carbs

102

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

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 T olive oil, 1 med finely chpd onion, 6 med. cloves garlic, minced, 1/3 lb ground chuck, 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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