Mama's Lasagne Recipe

Name: Mama's Lasagne
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef (can use more if you want.) or 1 lb turkey (can use more if you want.); 2 teaspoons seasoning salt; 3 tablespoons oregano; 1 ½ teaspoons paprika (or more for a spicier lasagne); 2 sliced garlic cloves; ¼ teaspoon pepper; 3 (14 1/2 ounce) cans canned tomatoes, cut up; 1 cup tomato sauce; 1 (1 1/2 ounce) envelope spaghetti sauce mix (you can use less); 8 ounces lasagna noodles; 1 lb mozzarella cheese, sliced; 1 cup ricotta cheese; ½ cup grates parmesan cheese; 2 bay leaves

Servings: persons

1 lb ground beef (can use more if you want.) or 1 lb turkey (can use more if you want.)
2 teaspoons seasoning salt
3 tablespoons oregano
1 ½ teaspoons paprika (or more for a spicier lasagne)
2 sliced garlic cloves
¼ teaspoon pepper
3 (14 1/2 ounce) cans canned tomatoes, cut up
1 cup tomato sauce
1 (1 1/2 ounce) envelope spaghetti sauce mix (you can use less)
8 ounces lasagna noodles
1 lb mozzarella cheese, sliced
1 cup ricotta cheese
½ cup grates parmesan cheese
2 bay leaves

1
Brown beef in 3 quart saucepan or dutch oven.
2
Add seasoned salt, garlic, & pepper.
3
Cook uncovered & slowly for ten minute Then stir in tomatoes, tomato sauce, oregano, paprika, bay leaf (be sure to remove later) & spaghetti sauce mix.
4
Cover & SIMMER 10 minutes.
5
Meanwhile, cook lasagne according to package instructions & drain.
6
(Seperate noodles & lay out flat on wax paper of aluminum foil to keep them from sticking as they cool) Pour 2 cups of the meat sauce into bottom of 13x9x2-inch baking pan.
7
Arrange a layer of lasagne over the meat in pan.
8
Top with slices of mozzarella & spoonfuls & ricotta.
9
Repeat layers of meat sauce, lasagne, mozzarella, & ricotta.
10
Top with layer of lasagne & remaining meat sauce.
11
Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
12
Bake at 350F for 20-25 min., or until hot & bubbly.

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* 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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb ground beef (can use more if you want.) or 1 lb turkey (can use more if you want.), 2 teaspoons seasoning salt, 3 tablespoons oregano, 1 ½ teaspoons paprika (or more for a spicier lasagne), and more.

Yes, Mama's Lasagne 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Mama's Lasagne

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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