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Ground Beef Lasagna

Ground Beef Lasagna: Comforting Layers of Delight

Ground Beef Lasagna is a hearty, family-friendly dish with rich layers of meat sauce and cheeses, ideal for gatherings and leftovers.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil Can substitute with vegetable oil
  • 1 lb Ground Beef Use 85/15 or 90/10 blend for optimal flavor
  • 1 Onion Diced
  • 3 Garlic Cloves Minced
  • 1/4 cup Red Wine Dry, Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot recommended
  • 24 oz Marinara Sauce
  • 3/4 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper Adjust to taste
  • 1/2 tsp Thyme Fresh or dried
  • 1/2 tsp Sugar Balances acidity of marinara
For the Cheese Mixture
  • 16 oz Cottage Cheese Small curd preferred
  • 15 oz Ricotta Cheese Whole milk
  • 6 cups Mozzarella Cheese Shredded
  • 1 Egg Bind mixture together
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese Grated, optional but recommended
For Assembly
  • 9 Lasagna Noodles Oven-ready or boiled al dente
  • 2 tbsp Parsley Freshly chopped
  • 1/4 tsp Red Pepper Flakes Adjust according to spice preference

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • 9x13-inch Baking Dish
  • Mixing Bowl
  • pot
  • kitchen towel

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Prep all ingredients by dicing one onion, mincing three garlic cloves, chopping parsley, and shredding six cups of mozzarella cheese.
  2. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Brown diced onion and ground beef for about five minutes.
  4. Stir in minced garlic, deglaze with red wine, and cook for another two minutes.
  5. Add marinara sauce, salt, black pepper, thyme, sugar, and parsley; let simmer for five minutes.
  6. Combine cottage cheese, ricotta cheese, three cups of mozzarella, egg, and Parmesan cheese until smooth in a mixing bowl.
  7. Cook traditional noodles in salted boiling water for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain and lay flat.
  8. Spread a thin layer of meat sauce in a 9x13 dish, layer three noodles, cheese mixture, and repeat for two more layers.
  9. Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes, then broil for 3-5 minutes until the top is golden.
  10. Let the lasagna rest for 30 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Ensure noodles are cooked al dente to maintain texture. Customize ingredients as desired for a healthier twist.

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