This hearty lasagna combines savory lean ground beef with a robust tomato sauce infused with garlic, oregano, and rosemary. The layers of tender noodles, rich meat sauce, and creamy ricotta cheese create a comforting dish that is perfect for family dinners or potlucks. Baked until golden and bubbly, it offers a satisfying texture and deep, aromatic flavors. Ideal for a cozy weeknight meal or when you want to treat your loved ones to a homemade Italian classic.
Fred’S Lasagne
Description
This hearty lasagna combines savory lean ground beef with a robust tomato sauce infused with garlic, oregano, and rosemary. The layers of tender noodles, rich meat sauce, and creamy ricotta cheese create a comforting dish that is perfect for family dinners or potlucks. Baked until golden and bubbly, it offers a satisfying texture and deep, aromatic flavors. Ideal for a cozy weeknight meal or when you want to treat your loved ones to a homemade Italian classic.Ingredients
Directions
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned and no longer pink, breaking it up with a spoon.
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Add diced onion and minced garlic to the beef and sauté until onions are translucent.
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Stir in tomatoes, tomato sauce, mushrooms, oregano, rosemary, basil, MSG, salt, and sugar.
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Reduce heat to low and simmer the sauce for about 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
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Meanwhile, cook lasagne noodles according to package directions until al dente. Drain, rinse with cold water, and separate the noodles.
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Preheat oven to 350ðF (175ðC). Butter a 3-quart baking dish.
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Spread a thin layer of meat sauce in the bottom of the baking dish.
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Layer half of the cooked noodles over the sauce.
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Spread half of the ricotta cheese over the noodles.
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Top with half of the remaining meat sauce.
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Add half of the mozzarella slices.
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Sprinkle with half of the grated Parmesan cheese.
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Repeat the layers with the remaining noodles, ricotta, meat sauce, mozzarella, and Parmesan.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 346.3kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 18.1g28%
- Saturated Fat 5.5g28%
- Cholesterol 59.0mg20%
- Sodium 1337.4mg56%
- Total Carbohydrate 22.3g8%
- Dietary Fiber 6.5g26%
- Sugars 13.7g
- Protein 24.7g50%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Allow the lasagna to rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing to help it set.
If using dried herbs instead of fresh, use 1/4 teaspoon of dried basil and adjust other dried herbs accordingly.
For a richer sauce, you can add a splash of red wine during the simmering process.
Ensure noodles are well-separated after rinsing to prevent sticking during assembly.
