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Beef Lasagna
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80 MIN · 381 KCAL · STOVETOP

Beef Lasagna

Layers of meat sauce, ricotta, and pasta.

High-proteinBakedBatch cookingBeefBudget friendlyComfort food

Ingredients

  • 12lasagna noodles
  • 1 lbground beef
  • 28 ozcrushed tomatoes
  • 1yellow onion, diced
  • 4 clovesgarlic, minced
  • 15 ozricotta
  • 2 cupsmozzarella, grated
  • 1/2 cupParmesan, grated
  • 1egg
  • 1 tbspItalian seasoning
  • 2 tbspolive oil
  • salt and pepper

Method

  1. 1

    Heat the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the beef and onion and cook, breaking the meat up with a spoon, for 6 to 8 minutes, until browned and no longer pink. Stir in the garlic and Italian seasoning for 1 minute, then add the tomatoes and a good pinch of salt. Simmer gently, uncovered, for 20 minutes, stirring now and then, and heat the oven to 375°F while it simmers.

  2. 2

    Stir the ricotta with the egg, Parmesan, and a pinch of salt.

  3. 3

    Cook the lasagna noodles until just shy of al dente, then drain and lay flat.

  4. 4

    In a baking dish, layer sauce, noodles, ricotta mix and mozzarella, repeating and finishing with sauce and mozzarella.

  5. 5

    Cover with foil and bake at 375°F for 25 minutes, then uncover and bake until bubbling and golden, 20 minutes more.

  6. 6

    Let it rest 15 minutes before cutting so the layers set.

Nutrition per serving

Calories
381
Protein
26g
Carbs
13g
Fat
25g

Estimated from USDA data

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