Vanessa'S Make-Ahead Beefy Lasagna Recipe

Name: Vanessa'S Make-Ahead Beefy Lasagna
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 uncooked lasagna noodles; 1 (24-oz.) container 4% small-curd smooth-and-creamy cottage cheese; 1 (16-oz.) container ricotta cheese; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1/2 cup refrigerated pesto; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 1/2 cups (10 oz.) shredded mozzarella cheese, divided; 1 pound lean ground beef; 1/2 cup finely chopped onion; 2 (24-oz.) jars tomato-and-basil pasta sauce

Servings: persons

12 uncooked lasagna noodles
1 (24-oz.) container 4% small-curd smooth-and-creamy cottage cheese
1 (16-oz.) container ricotta cheese
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup refrigerated pesto
1 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 cups (10 oz.) shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
1 pound lean ground beef
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
2 (24-oz.) jars tomato-and-basil pasta sauce

1
Preheat oven to 375u00b0. Prepare noodles according to package directions.
2
Meanwhile, stir together cottage cheese and next 4 ingredients. Stir in 1 cup mozzarella cheese.
3
Cook ground beef and onion in a large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring often, 6 to 7 minutes or until meat crumbles and is no longer pink; drain. Stir in pasta sauce.
4
Layer 1 cup beef mixture, 3 noodles, and 2 1/2 cups cottage cheese mixture in a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish. Top with 3 noodles, 2 cups beef mixture, and 3 more noodles. Top with remaining cottage cheese mixture, 3 noodles, and beef mixture. Sprinkle with remaining 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese.
5
Bake, covered, at 375u00b0 for 40 to 45 minutes. Uncover and bake 20 minutes or until cheese is browned. Let stand 10 to 15 minutes before serving.
6
Note: Freeze unbaked lasagna up to 3 months. To bake, thaw in refrigerator 24 hours. Let stand 30 minutes; bake as directed. We tested with Classico Di Napoli Tomato & Basil Pasta Sauce and both LeGrand Garden Pesto and Buitoni Reduced Fat Pesto with Basil.

1835

kcal

Calories

Fat

231

Carbs

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 uncooked lasagna noodles, 1 (24-oz.) container 4% small-curd smooth-and-creamy cottage cheese, 1 (16-oz.) container ricotta cheese, 2 large eggs, lightly beaten, and more.

Yes, Vanessa'S Make-Ahead Beefy 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.

Vanessa'S Make-Ahead Beefy Lasagna

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