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Ground Beef Lasagna Recipe

Comforting Ground Beef Lasagna Recipe for Family Happiness

This Ground Beef Lasagna Recipe transforms your kitchen into an Italian bistro, perfect for family gatherings and meal prep.
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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: Beef
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meat Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Used for sautéing the beef and onion
  • 1 pound Ground Beef 85/15 fat ratio is ideal
  • 1 medium Onion (diced) Yellow or white onion works best
  • 3 cloves Garlic (minced) Fresh garlic is preferred
  • 1 cup Red Wine Any dry red wine like Cabernet Sauvignon
  • 2 cups Marinara Sauce Use your favorite brand for best results
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Essential for seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Essential for seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Thyme Can substitute with Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar Optional based on taste
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Parsley Chopped for added freshness
  • 1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Adjust to your spice preference
For the Cheese Filling
  • 1 cup Cottage Cheese Small curd is recommended
  • 1 cup Ricotta Cheese Best with whole milk variety
  • 1.5 cups Mozzarella Cheese (shredded) Whole milk is ideal
  • 1 large Egg Binds the cheese mixture
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese (grated) Adds flavor and texture
For the Lasagna Layers
  • 9 strips Lasagna Noodles Oven-ready or boiled until al dente

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • 9x13 baking dish
  • Pot for boiling noodles
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prep Ingredients: Gather and prep your ingredients, dice the onion, mince the garlic, chop the parsley, and shred mozzarella. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Make Meat Sauce: Heat olive oil in a large skillet, brown the ground beef and onions for 5 minutes, then add garlic, red wine, marinara sauce, and spices, simmer for 5 minutes.
  3. Prepare Cheese Mixture: Combine cottage cheese, ricotta, mozzarella, egg, and parsley in a mixing bowl, then add grated Parmesan and mix well.
  4. Cook Noodles: Boil lasagna noodles according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes, then drain and lay them flat.
  5. Assemble Lasagna: In a baking dish, spread meat sauce, layer noodles, cheese mixture, and mozzarella in three layers, finishing with meat sauce and mozzarella on top.
  6. Bake: Cover with foil and bake at 375°F for 45 minutes, then broil for 3-5 minutes until golden.
  7. Rest Before Serving: Let lasagna rest for 30 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2.5mg

Notes

For best results, follow the expert tips on cooking the noodles al dente and letting the lasagna rest.

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