Not Your Ordinary Baked Lasagna Recipe

Name: Not Your Ordinary Baked Lasagna
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef; 2 (26 ounce) jars spaghetti sauce; 16 ounces penne rigate; 32 ounces ricotta cheese; 3 cups mozzarella cheese; 2 cups parmesan cheese; 2 eggs, slightly beaten; ½ teaspoon garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon basil; 4 tablespoons italian seasoning

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
2
Prepare pasta according to package directions, drain and set aside.
3
While pasta is cooking, brown hamburger in a skillet.
4
Season with 3 tbsp of the Italian Seasoning.
5
Add garlic about 5 minutes before hamburger is done.
6
Drain and set aside.
7
Mix ricotta, 1 cup mozzarella, 1 cup parmesan, eggs, remaining Italian seasoning and basil in a large bowl.
8
Return hamburger to skillet and add spaghetti sauce, reserving about 1/2 cup.
9
Heat thoroughly, stirring occasionally.
10
While meat mixture is heating, add pasta to cheese mixture.
11
Gently stir to combine.
12
Spay a 13x9 inch baking pan evenly with the cooking spray.
13
Pour remaining spaghetti sauce into the pan and spread evenly.
14
Layer the mixtures as follows: pasta/cheese mix, meat mix, 1/2 remaining mozzarella, and 1/2 remaining parmesan.
15
Repeat layers once.
16
Cover and bake for about 35 minutes or until bubbling hot.
17
Uncover and bake additional 10 minutes.

1496

kcal

Calories

109

Fat

Carbs

113

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

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs ground beef, 2 (26 ounce) jars spaghetti sauce, 16 ounces penne rigate, 32 ounces ricotta cheese, and more.

Yes, Not Your Ordinary Baked 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Not Your Ordinary Baked Lasagna

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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