BEEF AND CHEESE LASAGNA

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Provided by Robin Miller : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h35m

Yield 4 servings (plus enough meat sauce for 2 more meals)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
4 cloves garlic, minced
3 pounds lean ground beef or ground turkey
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
3 (28-ounce) cans diced tomatoes
1 (14-ounce) can tomato sauce
4 cups ricotta cheese (regular or part-skim)
8 ounces grated mozzarella cheese (regular or part-skim), divided
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
12 uncooked lasagna noodles
1/4 cup grated Parmesan or Romano

Steps:

  • For the Lasagna Filling:
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Heat the oil in a large stock pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and saute 3 minutes, until soft. Add, beef and cook 5 to 7 minutes, until browned all over, breaking up the meat as it cooks. Stir in basil, oregano and red pepper flakes.
  • Add diced tomatoes and tomato sauce and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and simmer 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • For the Lasagna:
  • Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine ricotta, half of the mozzarella, egg, and black pepper. Mix well.
  • Pour 1 cup of the meat sauce in the bottom of a 13 by 9-inch lasagna pan. Arrange 4 UNCOOKED lasagna noodles on top of sauce, overlapping noodles slightly to cover the bottom. Spoon half of the cheese mixture over noodles. Top with 1 1/2 cups of meat sauce and 4 more noodles. Top second layer of noodles with remaining cheese mixture, 1 1/2 cups of meat sauce and 4 more noodles. Top noodles with 1 1/2 cups of meat sauce and remaining mozzarella cheese. Top with Parmesan cheese.
  • Refrigerate or freeze the remaining sauce.
  • Cover with foil and bake 45 minutes. Uncover and bake 15 more minutes, until top is golden and bubbly. Let stand 5 minutes before slicing.

Ani K
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I wouldn't even give this lasagna one star.


Husnan Ahmad
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I'm surprised this recipe has so many positive reviews. It was one of the worst lasagnas I've ever had.


Alex marks
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This lasagna was a waste of time and money.


Agribina Museve
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I would not recommend this lasagna recipe to anyone.


augustus prycē
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This lasagna was a huge disappointment. It was bland and tasteless.


md soyrob
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I followed the recipe exactly, but the lasagna didn't turn out well. It was too watery and the cheese was rubbery.


Melissa Palmer
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The lasagna was a bit dry, but the flavor was good.


Micheal Okon
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This lasagna was a little too cheesy for my taste, but my family loved it.


Shanaz Alam
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I'm not a huge fan of lasagna, but this recipe changed my mind. It was cheesy, flavorful, and everything I could ask for in a lasagna.


afzalmollik Afzalmollik
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This lasagna is a family favorite. It's always a hit at potlucks and family gatherings.


Pedro Lopez
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I made this lasagna for my husband's birthday and he loved it. He said it was the best lasagna he's ever had.


Analilia Marin
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I've tried many lasagna recipes, but this one is by far the best. The combination of flavors is perfect and the lasagna is always a hit with my guests.


Sp Lashari
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This lasagna was easy to make and turned out great. I would definitely recommend it.


Riley Brasfield
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I followed the recipe exactly and the lasagna turned out perfectly. It was cheesy, flavorful, and a hit with my family.


Esther Adekunle
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This lasagna was delicious! The cheese was gooey and the beef was tender. I will definitely be making it again.


Basadi Florah
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I've made this lasagna several times and it's always a winner. It's a great recipe to have on hand for busy weeknights.


Mpalaganyi Timothy
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I made this lasagna for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


SM Sany
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The recipe was easy to follow and the lasagna turned out perfect. I especially liked the addition of the spinach, which added a nice pop of flavor.


Babul Das
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This lasagna was a huge hit with my family! It was cheesy, flavorful, and disappeared from the table in no time. I will definitely be making it again.