Meaty Lasagna Recipe

Name: Meaty Lasagna
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pkg./500 g oven ready square Lasagna sheets; 1 kg lean ground beef; 1/2 medium red onion, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 cup (125 mL) red wine; 2 cans 796 ml tomatoes, (pureee in blender); 1 can 156 ml/5.5 fl. oz. tomato paste; 2 tsp (10 mL) salt; 1/4 tsp (1 mL) black pepper; 1 tsp (5 mL) sugar; 1 tbsp (15 mL) fresh parsley, finely chopped (optional); 3 fresh basil leaves, chopped; 2 mozzarella balls, shredded (280 g each); 4 tbsp (50 mL) grated Parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

1 pkg./500 g oven ready square Lasagna sheets
1 kg lean ground beef
1/2 medium red onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup (125 mL) red wine
2 cans 796 ml tomatoes, (pureee in blender)
1 can 156 ml/5.5 fl. oz. tomato paste
2 tsp (10 mL) salt
1/4 tsp (1 mL) black pepper
1 tsp (5 mL) sugar
1 tbsp (15 mL) fresh parsley, finely chopped (optional)
3 fresh basil leaves, chopped
2 mozzarella balls, shredded (280 g each)
4 tbsp (50 mL) grated Parmesan cheese

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Heat oil in sauce pot over medium heat. Add onions and cook until softened stirring occasionally, about 5 min. Add garlic, ground beef and parsley. Season with a pinch of salt & pepper. Cook on medium-high heat for 10-15 min. or until meat is no longer pink. Add the wine, stir and cook for another 5-8 min. or until some of the liquid has absorbed. Pour in canned tomatoes and tomato paste. Season with salt, pepper and sugar. Add the fresh basil and cover. Cook on low-medium heat for about 30 min., stirring occasionally. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat the bottom of the trays with the meat sauce. Place a sheet of lasagna in pan then sprinkle with mozzarella and 1/2 tsp of parmesan cheese and pour some meat sauce over top. (Make sure the sheet is covered with sauce.) Repeat this until you have 4-5 layers. (End with sauce on top.) Sprinkle top layer with mozzarella and parmesan cheese. Cover with foil and bake for 25-30 min. Uncover and bake for another 10 min. Let stand for 5 min and enjoy.

1094

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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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 pkg./500 g oven ready square Lasagna sheets, 1 kg lean ground beef, 1/2 medium red onion, finely chopped, 2 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Meaty 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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Meaty Lasagna

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Variations & substitutions

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