Little Lori's Lasagna Recipe

Name: Little Lori's Lasagna
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes; 2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste; 1 lb ground beef; 2 (9 ounce) boxes no-boil lasagna noodles; 2 (8 ounce) containers sour cream; 2 (8 ounce) containers cottage cheese, drained; 500 g mozzarella cheese, shredded; 500 g parmesan cheese, grated; 2 tablespoons olive oil; ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (1/2 in sauce and 1/2 in meat); ½ teaspoon chili powder (1/2 in sauce and 1/2 in meat); 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; ½ teaspoon celery salt; 1 tablespoon dried oregano; 6 garlic cloves, finely chopped (3 in tomato sauce & 3 in meat mixture); 1 onion, chopped; 1 green pepper, finely chopped; 2 cups sliced mushrooms

Servings: persons

1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes
2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
1 lb ground beef
2 (9 ounce) boxes no-boil lasagna noodles
2 (8 ounce) containers sour cream
2 (8 ounce) containers cottage cheese, drained
500 g mozzarella cheese, shredded
500 g parmesan cheese, grated
2 tablespoons olive oil
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (1/2 in sauce and 1/2 in meat)
½ teaspoon chili powder (1/2 in sauce and 1/2 in meat)
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
½ teaspoon celery salt
1 tablespoon dried oregano
6 garlic cloves, finely chopped (3 in tomato sauce & 3 in meat mixture)
1 onion, chopped
1 green pepper, finely chopped
2 cups sliced mushrooms

1
Combine tomatoes, tomato paste, mushrooms, 3 cloves of chopped garlic, 1/4 tsp cayenne, 1/4 tsp chili powder, all the crushed red pepper flakes and celery salt in a big pot on the stove.
2
Bring to a soft boil then reduce heat and simmer as you prepare the meat.
3
In skillet heat olive oil and add onions.
4
Saute for a couple of minutes then add green pepper and the rest of the spices: 1/4 tsp cayenne, 1/4 tsp chili powder, 3 cloves of chopped garlic and oregano.
5
Add meat to this mixture and saute until browned.
6
Add meat mixture to the pot of simmering tomato sauce.
7
Bring to a soft boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20-30 minutes, stirring regularly.
8
Remove from heat and allow to cool as you get ready to assemble the lasagna.
9
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
10
At the bottom of a large glass or aluminum pan put a layer of meat sauce to prepare the dish.
11
Now start layering: layer of noodles, thin layer of sour cream evenly spread over noodles, thin layer of cottage cheese evenly spread, more meat sauce, sprinkling of mozzarella and parmesan then a layer of noodles and start again: sour cream, cottage cheese, meat sauce, mozza and parmesan.
12
At the top of the lasagna you finish with noodles, sauce and cheeses.
13
Cover with tin foil and bake for 45 minutes then remove foil and broil until cheese is brown, about 10 minutes.
14
Remove from oven and let cool (covered) for 10-15 minutes until you cut it.
15
Enjoy!

2018

kcal

Calories

115

Fat

113

Carbs

136

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes, 2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste, 1 lb ground beef, 2 (9 ounce) boxes no-boil lasagna noodles, and more.

Yes, Little Lori's 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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Little Lori's Lasagna

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Variations & substitutions

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