Irresistible Lasagna Recipe for Ultimate Comfort at Home

This Lasagna Recipe combines hearty layers of meat, cheese, and sauce for ultimate comfort food.

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 1

Resting Time 30

Total Time 2

Servings: 8 slices

Course: Pasta

Cuisine: Italian

Calories: 450

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Meat Sauce

1 lb Ground Beef opt for lean ground beef
0.5 lb Hot Breakfast Sausage substitute with a milder sausage or ground turkey
2 cloves Garlic, minced fresh garlic is ideal but powdered can work too
2 14.5-oz cans Canned Whole Tomatoes crushed or diced tomatoes are great alternatives
2 6-oz cans Tomato Paste using extra fresh tomatoes is also an option
4 tablespoons Dried Parsley, divided can switch to fresh parsley
2 tablespoons Dried Basil Italian seasoning can be a substitute
2.5 teaspoons Salt adjust according to your taste

For the Cheese Layer

3 cups Low-fat Cottage Cheese ricotta is a replacement for a richer flavor
2 beaten Eggs omit for a dairy-free lasagna
0.5 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese freshly grated enhances the taste

For Assembling

1 tablespoon Olive Oil helps prevent noodles from sticking
1 10-oz package Lasagna Noodles use whole wheat or gluten-free noodles if needed
1 lb Sliced Mozzarella Cheese shredded mozzarella can work too

Equipment

Large skillet
Mixing Bowl
Pot
deep baking dish

Method

Cooking Instructions

In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef and hot breakfast sausage along with minced garlic until no longer pink, about 8-10 minutes.
Stir in tomatoes, tomato paste, parsley, basil, and salt; let sauce simmer uncovered for about 45 minutes.
While the sauce simmers, bring salted water to a boil and cook lasagna noodles until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.
In a mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese with beaten eggs, remaining parsley, and grated Parmesan cheese; mix until blended.
Preheat oven to 350°F. In a deep baking dish, layer meat sauce, noodles, cheese mixture, and mozzarella; repeat layers finishing with meat sauce and Parmesan.
Cover with foil and bake for 20-30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the top is golden and bubbly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Allow the lasagna to rest for 30 minutes before serving for better texture and flavor melding.

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