Beef and Cheese Dinner Lasagna
A delicious lasagna packed with layers of beef, creamy cheeses, and rich tomato sauce.
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Servings:
Calories: 120kcal
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 lb ground beef or ground turkey for a lighter option
- 3 cups tomato sauce can use marinara or homemade
- 12 oz lasagna noodles no-boil noodles work great
- 16 oz ricotta cheese can substitute with cottage cheese
- 4 oz shredded mozzarella cheese reserve some for topping
- 2 oz grated Parmesan cheese freshly grated preferred
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt adjust to taste
- 0.5 tsp black pepper freshly ground for best flavor
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked.
- Drain excess fat and stir in tomato sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, half of the mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese until smooth.
- Spread a layer of meat sauce on the bottom of a baking dish. Layer with noodles, ricotta mix, and more sauce. Repeat layers, ending with sauce on top.
- Sprinkle remaining mozzarella on top and cover with foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 20 minutes, until cheese is bubbly.
- Let cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Consider adding fresh basil or spinach for extra flavor and nutrients. Serve with garlic bread.