The One and Only Lasagne Recipe

Name: The One and Only Lasagne
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 cup chopped onion; 1 ½ cups peeled and chopped carrots; ¾ tablespoon minced garlic; 1 lb lean ground beef; 4 links Italian sausages, casings removed; 2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes; 2 (4 ounce) cans tomato paste; ½ cup fresh basil; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; ⅛ cup merlot; 2 tablespoons oregano; 1 bay leaf; 1 teaspoon dried crushed pepper; 15 no-boil lasagna noodles; 2 (500 g) containers cottage cheese; salt and pepper; 1 cup grated parmesan cheese; 1 (10 ounce) package frozen spinach, drained; 2 eggs; 4 ¾ cups mozzarella cheese

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
1 ½ cups peeled and chopped carrots
¾ tablespoon minced garlic
1 lb lean ground beef
4 links Italian sausages, casings removed
2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
2 (4 ounce) cans tomato paste
½ cup fresh basil
2 tablespoons brown sugar
⅛ cup merlot
2 tablespoons oregano
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon dried crushed pepper
15 no-boil lasagna noodles
2 (500 g) containers cottage cheese
salt and pepper
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 (10 ounce) package frozen spinach, drained
2 eggs
4 ¾ cups mozzarella cheese

1
Sauce:.
2
Heat oil in electric frypan over medium heat.
3
Add onion, carrots, and garlic saute approximately 12 minutes until soft.
4
Add beef and Italian sausages to pan breaking up meat with the back of a spoon.
5
Cook until brown and add the remainder of the sauce ingredients.
6
Cook and simmer over low heat approximately 15 minutes.
7
Discard bay leaf.
8
Preheat oven to 350.
9
Combine cottage cheese and 3/4 cup parmesan in medium bowl, mix in spinach, salt and pepper to taste and two eggs.
10
Assembling lasagne:.
11
Spread 1/4 of the meat sauce on bottom of 9X13 lasagne pan.
12
Cover with 5 oven ready lasagne noodles.
13
Top with half of the cottage cheese mixture.
14
Sprinkle 2 cups of mozarella cheese over.
15
Spoon sauce over cheese layer 5 more noodles; remainder of cottage cheese mixture and sprinkle with 2 cups of mozzarella.
16
Top with remaining noodles and remainder of sauce.
17
Sprinkle 3/4 cup of mozarella and 1/4 cup of parmesan.
18
Bake covered with aluminum foil for 40 minutes and uncovered for 40 minutes more.
19
Let stand 5 minutes or longer prior to serving.
20
Serve with a nice glass of Merlot, garlic bread and Caesar salad!

2646

kcal

Calories

Fat

319

Carbs

139

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

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.

My Personal Notes

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 cup chopped onion, 1 ½ cups peeled and chopped carrots, ¾ tablespoon minced garlic, and more.

Yes, The One and Only 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!

The One and Only Lasagne

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Variations & substitutions

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