Our Favorite Lasagna Recipe

Name: Our Favorite Lasagna
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef, I use ground round; 1 small onion, diced; 28 ounces tomatoes, I use petite diced; 12 ounces tomato paste; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, I usually omit this; 1/2 teaspoon oregano leaves; 1/2 teaspoon thyme leaves; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt, I use garlic powder; 1 bay leaf; 14 lasagna noodles; 2 eggs; 15 ounces ricotta cheese; 16 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded

Servings: persons

1 lb ground beef, I use ground round
1 small onion, diced
28 ounces tomatoes, I use petite diced
12 ounces tomato paste
1 tablespoon sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons salt, I usually omit this
1/2 teaspoon oregano leaves
1/2 teaspoon thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt, I use garlic powder
1 bay leaf
14 lasagna noodles
2 eggs
15 ounces ricotta cheese
16 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded

1
In a dutch oven over high heat cook ground beef and onions until beef is browned and juices have evaporated. Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, salt, oregano leaves, thyme leaves, red pepper flakes, garlic salt, and bay leaf, heat mixture until boiling. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes.
2
Discard the bay leaf and spoon off any grease that has accumulated on top of the sauce. Set aside.
3
In another dutch oven boil water, add lasagna noodles, and cook until tender. Drain well in colander and set aside.
4
Preheat oven to 375u00b0F In a 13x9-inch baking dish add half of the lasagna noodles layering as you go.
5
In a small bowl add ricotta cheese and eggs, beat well until combined. Spoon half of this mixture over the layered lasagna noodles and half of the meat sauce. Sprinkle half of the mozzarella cheese over this layer. Repeat layers and bake in oven for 45 minutes. Remove from oven and let stand 10 minutes before serving.

2235

kcal

Calories

Fat

284

Carbs

118

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb ground beef, I use ground round, 1 small onion, diced, 28 ounces tomatoes, I use petite diced, 12 ounces tomato paste, and more.

Yes, Our Favorite 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.

Our Favorite Lasagna

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