Lasagna Tried and True Recipe

Name: Lasagna Tried and True
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 250 g no-boil lasagna noodles; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 500 g ground beef; 2 onions, peeled and chopped; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 1 (400 ml) can chopped tomatoes; ½ cup water (optional) or ½ cup stock (optional); 4 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 pinch dried oregano; 500 g cottage cheese or 500 g ricotta cheese; ¼ cup parmesan cheese; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley; 2 eggs; 1 teaspoon salt; fresh ground black pepper; 250 g swiss cheese, sliced

Servings: persons

250 g no-boil lasagna noodles
1 tablespoon olive oil
500 g ground beef
2 onions, peeled and chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 (400 ml) can chopped tomatoes
½ cup water (optional) or ½ cup stock (optional)
4 tablespoons tomato paste
1 pinch dried oregano
500 g cottage cheese or 500 g ricotta cheese
¼ cup parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
2 eggs
1 teaspoon salt
fresh ground black pepper
250 g swiss cheese, sliced

1
Heat olive oil, add onions, garlic and meat, and saute until meat browns.
2
Add undrained tinned tomatoes, tomato paste, half the chopped parsley and season with salt and pepper.
3
Mix well, then simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4
Add oregano and correct seasoning.
5
If sauce seems dry-ish, add the 1/2 cup of water or stock.
6
Place cottage (or ricotta) cheese in a mixing bowl with the Parmesan cheese, remaining parsley, one or two eggs, and beat with a spoon until thoroughly mixed.
7
Season to taste.
8
Oil a large lasagna or square casserole dish.
9
Spread a layer of tomato/beef sauce over the bottom of the dish.
10
Make sure the sauce is spread right to the edges of the dish.
11
Follow with a layer of lasagna noodles, then a layer of the cottage or ricotta cheese mixture, and top with the Swiss cheese.
12
Repeat layering, finishing with a layer of Swiss cheese.
13
Bake at 180 degrees centigrade for 30 minutes or until the sauce is bubbling and the cheese is browning.
14
Leave to stand 10 minutes in a warm place before slicing.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 250 g no-boil lasagna noodles, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 500 g ground beef, 2 onions, peeled and chopped, and more.

Yes, Lasagna Tried and True 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.

Lasagna Tried and True

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