Tammy'S Favorite Lasagna Recipe

Name: Tammy'S Favorite Lasagna
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 large onion, chopped; 2 pounds lean ground beef; 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning; 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary; 1 1/2 tablespoons garlic salt; salt and pepper to taste; 1 (28 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes; 2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste; 1 cup water; 1/2 cup margarine; 1 small onion, chopped; 1 cup Parmesan cheese; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 quart milk; 1 egg, beaten; 1 (16 ounce) package lasagna noodles; 1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese; 1 pound mozzarella cheese, shredded

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 pounds lean ground beef
2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
1 1/2 tablespoons garlic salt
salt and pepper to taste
1 (28 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes
2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
1 cup water
1/2 cup margarine
1 small onion, chopped
1 cup Parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 quart milk
1 egg, beaten
1 (16 ounce) package lasagna noodles
1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
1 pound mozzarella cheese, shredded

1
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute onions until soft. Stir in ground beef, and cook until evenly brown. Drain excess fat. Season with Italian seasoning, rosemary, garlic salt, salt and pepper. Stir in tomatoes, tomato paste and water. Simmer 1 hour, or until sauce has thickened.
2
Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook onion until soft and translucent. Stir in flour until smooth. Stir in Parmesan cheese, then milk. Cook, stirring, until thick. Allow to cool, then stir in egg. (Sauce will be very thick.)
3
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain. Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
4
In prepared baking dish, place a layer of noodles, meat sauce, cheese sauce, ricotta, and mozzarella. Repeat layers. Build to your desired thickness, or make another smaller pan for freezing.
5
Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour. Let cool 15 minutes before serving.

1407

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

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

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 large onion, chopped, 2 pounds lean ground beef, 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning, and more.

Yes, Tammy'S 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.

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Tammy'S Favorite Lasagna

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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