EASY LASAGNA WITHOUT RICOTTA

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I decided to put this recipe online because every one loves my lasagna. It's so good and easy to make. You can use extra-lean ground beef if desired. I like to use spaghetti sauce with mushrooms.

Provided by Maria Yarikov-Gamache

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

¼ cup butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 cups warm milk
2 pounds lean ground beef
2 (28 ounce) jars spaghetti sauce
1 pinch ground nutmeg, or to taste
1 (16 ounce) package no-boil lasagna noodles
1 (8 ounce) package shredded Mexican cheese blend
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup water

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir flour, salt, and pepper into melted butter until flour is dissolved. Slowly whisk milk into butter-flour mixture until a thick white sauce forms, 2 to 4 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease. Add spaghetti sauce and nutmeg to ground beef; cook until spaghetti sauce is heated through, about 5 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Spread a layer of meat sauce into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Cover meat sauce layer with a layer of lasagna noodles; top with 1/3 the white sauce, 1/2 the remaining meat sauce, 1/3 the Mexican cheese blend, and 1/3 the Parmesan cheese, respectively. Repeat 1 more layer of each ingredient; top with 1 more layer lasagna noodles, remaining white sauce, Mexican cheese blend, and Parmesan cheese. Pour water around the edges of the dish. Cover dish with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. Remove aluminum foil and continue baking until cheeses are melted, about 10 more minutes. Let lasagna stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 492.9 calories, Carbohydrate 37.2 g, Cholesterol 84.6 mg, Fat 26.6 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 25.6 g, SaturatedFat 13.1 g, Sodium 824.3 mg, Sugar 13.8 g

Mohen Chandra
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The lasagna was a little dry. I think I would add more sauce next time.


Clemence Chihambakwe
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The sauce in this lasagna was a little bland. I would add some more spices next time.


AsterAsteroid
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This lasagna was a little too cheesy for my taste. I think I would use less cheese next time.


Milk Daraz
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I'm always looking for new lasagna recipes and this one is definitely a keeper. Thanks for sharing!


Simphiwe Nzuza
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I love that this recipe is so easy to follow. Even a beginner cook can make this lasagna.


NAWFAL CRAFT
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This lasagna is a great comfort food. It's perfect for a cold winter night.


Md Shorif Khan
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I made this lasagna ahead of time and froze it. When I was ready to serve it, I simply thawed it overnight in the refrigerator and then baked it. It was just as good as when I first made it.


Letlole Lorraine
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I added some chopped spinach and mushrooms to this lasagna and it was delicious. The vegetables added a nice pop of color and flavor.


birtukan Zemene
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I'm a vegetarian so I used tofu instead of meat in this lasagna. It turned out great! The tofu absorbed the flavors of the sauce and cheese perfectly.


Peter Crouch
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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. I'll be making it again for my next party.


Vanessa Duiker
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The lasagna was cooked evenly and the cheese was melted and gooey. I will definitely be making this again.


Timera Dixon
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I'm not a huge fan of lasagna, but this recipe changed my mind. The combination of cheese and meat was divine, and the sauce was flavorful without being too heavy.


Parvez Pm
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This lasagna was a hit with my family! The flavors were well-balanced and the texture was perfect. I especially loved the crispy edges.