Yummy Lasagna Recipe

Name: Yummy Lasagna
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Ragu Sauce:; 1/2 cup (1 stick) Butter; 2 Carrots (3/4 lbs) peeled, finely chopped; 2 Celery stalks, finely chopped; 1 large Onion, finely chopped; 3/4 pound lean ground beef; 3/4 pound lean ground turkey; 2 cups water; 1/4 cup (2 ounces) Tomato paste; 1 cup dry red wine; Cheese Mixture:; 15 Ounces Ricotta Cheese; 1 Cup Italian Blend cheese (or mozzarella); 1 cup Parmesan cheese; 1 egg; Lasagna:; 12 Lasagna noodles; 1 Cup Mozzarella cheese; 2 cups (16 ounces) Marinara sauce

Servings: persons

Ragu Sauce:
1/2 cup (1 stick) Butter
2 Carrots (3/4 lbs) peeled, finely chopped
2 Celery stalks, finely chopped
1 large Onion, finely chopped
3/4 pound lean ground beef
3/4 pound lean ground turkey
2 cups water
1/4 cup (2 ounces) Tomato paste
1 cup dry red wine
Cheese Mixture:
15 Ounces Ricotta Cheese
1 Cup Italian Blend cheese (or mozzarella)
1 cup Parmesan cheese
1 egg
Lasagna:
12 Lasagna noodles
1 Cup Mozzarella cheese
2 cups (16 ounces) Marinara sauce

1
For Ragu: Melt butter in large saucepan over Med. high heat. Add carrots, celery, & onion. Cook until soft, stirring often, about 7 minutes. Add beef & turkey. Cook 5 minutes more until meat is cooked through. Make sure to break up meat well. Whisk water & tomato paste in bowl. Add to meat mixture. Bring to boil then reduce heat to Med. and simmer 5 minutes. Add wine. Bring to boil then reduce to medium again. Simmer about 1 hour until almost all liquid has evaporated. Stir occasionally.
2
For Cheese:
3
Mix ricotta, italian blend, parmesan, & egg in a bowl until smooth-ish.
4
For Lasagna:
5
Pre-heat oven to 400F. Cook noodles as directed on box until just tender. Drain and rinse under cold water. Pour 1 cup marinara sauce in bottom of 13x9x2 glass baking dish. Cover sauce with 4 noodles, overlapping them as necessary. Spread half of Ragu mix on top of noodles. Spread half of cheese mixture on top of Ragu.
6
Cover both with another layer of 4 noodles. Repeat again with ragu, cheese mix, and noodles. Cover top layer of noodles with remaining cup of marinara sauce. Then sprinkle cup of mozzarella cheese over all.
7
Bake Lasagna, uncovered, in oven for 30 minutes until bubbling and edges are golden. Let stand 5-10 minutes before serving.

2239

kcal

Calories

Fat

237

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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-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: Ragu Sauce:, 1/2 cup (1 stick) Butter, 2 Carrots (3/4 lbs) peeled, finely chopped, 2 Celery stalks, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Yummy 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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Yummy Lasagna

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Variations & substitutions

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