CREAMY TOMATO LASAGNA WITH MASCARPONE CHEESE

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Luscious white sauce partners with sausage and beef in this three cheese lasagna.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 2h25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 26

1/4 cup olive oil
2 medium carrots, chopped (1 cup)
2 medium stalks celery, chopped (1 cup)
1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/2 cup chopped fresh mushrooms (4 oz)
1/2 lb bulk Italian sausage or links (remove from casings)
1/2 lb ground chuck or lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1/2 cup white wine or nonalcoholic wine
1 cup whole milk
1 can (28 oz) diced tomatoes, drained
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons dried basil leaves
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/3 cup mascarpone cheese or cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 cups whole milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (12 oz)
2 cups shredded Parmesan cheese (8 oz)
12 uncooked no-boil lasagna noodles (from 9- or 10-oz package)*

Steps:

  • In 3-quart saucepan, heat oil over medium heat until hot. Add carrots, celery and onion. Cook about 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds or until fragrant. Add mushrooms and cook about 5 minutes or until they have given up most of their juices.
  • Crumble sausage and beef into saucepan. Cook 10 minutes, breaking up and stirring occasionally, until no longer pink. Drain excess fat.
  • Increase heat to medium-high and stir in wine. Cook about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until wine nearly evaporates. Add 1 cup milk and cook about 15 minutes, stirring constantly, until no liquid remains. Reduce heat to low. Stir in tomatoes, tomato paste, vinegar, basil, black pepper and pepper flakes. Heat to simmer, then simmer 15 minutes.
  • Stir in mascarpone and remove sauce from heat. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. (Mixture should be saucy in order to hydrate the noodles during baking.)
  • In 2-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour. Cook about 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until smooth and bubbly and making sure mixture does not brown. Remove from heat.
  • Gradually beat in milk with wire whisk. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly (especially the corners), and boil 3 minutes or until thickened. (Not cooking the whole time will leave your sauce tasting floury.) Remove from heat and stir in salt, white pepper and nutmeg. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. (Do not add too much salt because you will be adding salty cheese.)
  • Adjust oven rack to middle position. Heat oven to 425°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
  • In medium bowl, mix mozzarella and Parmesan; set aside.
  • Spread about 1 1/4 cups of the meat sauce evenly over bottom of baking dish (it may not completely cover the bottom); top with 3 noodles. Top noodles with 1/2 cup of the white sauce, spreading it as best as you can. Sprinkle with 1 cup of the cheese mixture. Top cheese with 1 1/4 cups of the meat sauce. Place 3 noodles on top of meat sauce. Repeat the following layers twice: 1/2 cup white sauce, 1 cup cheese mixture, 1 1/4 cups meat sauce, 3 noodles. Spread remaining white sauce over noodles and sprinkle with remaining 2 cups cheese. You will be at the top of baking dish.
  • Tear off piece of foil large enough to amply cover top of baking dish. Spray one side of foil with cooking spray. Cover lasagna with foil, sprayed side down. (Lasagna can be refrigerated up to 12 hours at this point.)
  • Bake 30 minutes (if lasagna was refrigerated, bake 40 minutes). Carefully remove foil and bake 20 minutes longer or until top is lightly brown in spots and edges are hot and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 510, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 29 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 950 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 1 g

John Argyle
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I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


Riaz Pollobe
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This recipe is a waste of time and money. Don't bother making it.


abdossamii ghoudan
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I followed the recipe exactly and my lasagna turned out terrible. I don't know what went wrong.


MS MEDIA
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This lasagna was a disaster! The noodles were overcooked and the sauce was too runny. I don't recommend this recipe.


sammy bolla
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The lasagna was a bit bland. I think I should have used more spices. But the texture was good and my family still enjoyed it.


Siam nuha
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The lasagna was a bit dry. I think I should have added more sauce. But the flavors were still good and my family enjoyed it.


Nahid Khalifa
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This lasagna was a bit too rich for my taste. The mascarpone cheese was a bit too heavy for me, but the flavor was still good.


John Mcdonald
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I'm not a big fan of lasagna, but this recipe changed my mind. The creamy tomato sauce was delicious and the mascarpone cheese added a richness that I loved.


sareena ghazi. A
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This lasagna was easy to make and turned out beautifully. The creamy tomato sauce was a hit with my family and the mascarpone cheese added a touch of elegance.


Laki Akhter
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a huge fan of mascarpone cheese. But I'm so glad I did! The cheese added a subtle sweetness and creaminess that really complemented the tomato sauce.


Brianna Tobin
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This was the best lasagna I've ever had! The creamy tomato sauce was so flavorful and the mascarpone cheese melted perfectly into the noodles. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Emelyn Pérez
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I loved the creamy texture of this lasagna. The mascarpone cheese added a richness and depth of flavor that I've never experienced in a lasagna before.


Saful Ahmad
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The creamy tomato sauce and mascarpone cheese were a perfect match. The lasagna was cheesy, flavorful, and incredibly satisfying. I highly recommend this recipe!


Usama Mehar
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This lasagna was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it. The flavors were incredible and the mascarpone cheese made it extra special. I will definitely be making this again.


Nabila Syeda
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I've made this lasagna a few times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the results are always impressive. The mascarpone cheese adds a richness and creaminess that takes this dish to the next level.


Radhika Oli
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This lasagna was absolutely divine! The combination of creamy tomato sauce and mascarpone cheese was heavenly. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. My family loved it and asked for seconds.