HEARTY MEAT LASAGNA (OAMC)
This recipe comes from a book titled "The Best Make-Ahead Recipe." From the book's jacket: ". . . America's Test Kitchen uncovers the secrets behind truly great make-ahead dishes by reengineering recipes from the ground up to withstand storage and reheating, so your food always tastes fresh and flavorful." I haven't yet tried this recipe but put it here for safe keeping.
Provided by muncheechee
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h35m
Yield 1 Lasagna, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- FOR THE SAUCE: Heat the oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat until shimmering. Add the onion and cook until softened but not browned, about 3 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in the meat loaf mix, 1 tsp salt and 1 tsp pepper and cook, breaking the meat into small pieces with a wooden spoon, until the meat loses its raw color but has not browned, about 4 minutes.
- Stir in the cream, bring to a simmer, and cook until the liquid evaporates and only the fat remains, about 5 minutes. Stir in the tomato puree and drained diced tomatoes, Bring to a simmer and cook until the flavors are blended, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste; set aside.
- FOR THE RICOTTA FILLING: Stir all of the ingredients together until combined; set aside.
- TO ASSEMBLE THE LASAGNA: Spread 1 cup of the sauce over the bottom of a 13 by 9-inch baking dish (avoiding large chunks of meat). Place 3 of the noodles in a single layer in the baking dish. Spread 1/3 cup of the ricotta mixture over each noodle, then sprinkle the layer with 1 cup of the mozzarella. Spoon 1 cup of the sauce evenly over the cheeses. Repeat the layering of the noodles, ricotta, mozzerella, and sauce twice more. Place the remaining 3 noodles on top, cover with the remaining 1 cup mozzarella and the Parmesan.
- TO STORE: Wrap the dish tightly with plastic wrap and then foil and refrigerate for up to 2 days or freeze for up to 1 month. (If frozen, the casserole must be completely thawed in the refrigerator, about 24 hours.).
- TO SERVE: Adjust an oven rack to the middle position and heat the oven to 400 degrees. Unwrap the dish and cover tightly with foil that has been sprayed with vegetable oil spray (or use nonstick foil). Bake until the sauce bubbles lightly around the edges, 30 to 40 minutes. Remove the foil and continue to bake until hot throughout and the cheese is browned in spots, 25 to 30 minutes longer. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.
- TO SERVE RIGHT AWAY: Bake as directed, reducing the covered baking time to 15 minutes.
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Ibrahim Sheikh
[email protected]This was the best lasagna I've ever had! I will definitely be making it again and again.
zahid Ullah
[email protected]Overall, I thought this lasagna was pretty good. I would definitely make it again.
Sujan Ghale
[email protected]This lasagna was a bit too salty for my taste. I would have liked a little less salt.
Emmanuel Annabel
[email protected]I thought this lasagna was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.
Mudasir Dashi
[email protected]This lasagna was a bit too heavy for my taste. I would have preferred a lighter version.
tylan avant
[email protected]I was impressed with how easy this lasagna was to make. It was also very delicious.
Jomaro Martinez
[email protected]This lasagna was the perfect comfort food on a cold winter night.
BANDARI SRIKANTH
[email protected]I would recommend this lasagna to anyone who loves a hearty and flavorful meal.
Tayah Reed
[email protected]This lasagna was a lot of work to make, but it was worth it in the end. It was so delicious!
Eliana Schmidt
[email protected]I found this lasagna to be a bit bland. I would have liked a little more spice.
Famous Miracle
[email protected]This lasagna was a little too cheesy for my taste, but overall it was still good.
Samuel Hernandez
[email protected]I loved the combination of flavors in this lasagna. The meat sauce was rich and flavorful, and the cheese was perfectly melted.
YEIMI MORA
[email protected]This lasagna was easy to make and turned out delicious. I will definitely be making it again.
Luma Luma
[email protected]I made this lasagna for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.
shahid mia
[email protected]This was the best lasagna I've ever had! The meat sauce was so flavorful and the cheese was perfectly melted. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Shama shah Shama shah
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The only thing I would change is to add a little more garlic next time.
Ayaan Cabdirisaaq
[email protected]This lasagna was a hit with my family! The flavors were rich and delicious, and the texture was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.