LASAGNA WITH BASIL AND FENNEL

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Provided by Ila Walrath

Categories     Beef     Pasta     Tomato     Bake     Mozzarella     Parmesan     Ricotta     Basil     Ground Beef     White Wine     Bon Appétit     Ohio

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound mozzarella cheese, grated (about 4 cups packed)
1 15-ounce container ricotta cheese
1 large egg
1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups chopped onions
1 1/2 teaspoons fennel seeds
1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
2 1.5-ounce packets spaghetti sauce seasoning with mushroom flavors
1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes with added puree
1 cup canned low-salt chicken broth
1/2 cup dry white wine
9 no-boil lasagna noodles (from one 8-ounce package)
2 cups (packed) fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix 1 cup mozzarella cheese, ricotta cheese, egg and 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese in medium bowl. Heat oil in large pot over medium-high heat. Add onions and fennel seeds; sauté 5 minutes. Add beef; sauté 10 minutes, breaking up meat with fork. Mix in seasoning, then tomatoes, broth and wine. Cover and simmer 8 minutes. Season sauce to taste with pepper.
  • Spoon 1 1/3 cups sauce over bottom of 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish. Place 3 noodles over sauce. Drop half of ricotta cheese mixture by tablespoonfuls evenly over. Top with half of basil leaves, 1 cup mozzarella cheese and 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese. Continue layering with 3 noodles, 2 cups sauce, remaining ricotta cheese mixture, remaining basil, 1 cup mozzarella cheese and remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese. Finish with 3 noodles, 2 cups sauce and remaining mozzarella cheese (reserve remaining sauce for another use). Cover with foil; place on baking sheet.
  • Bake lasagna until heated through, about 1 hour. Uncover; let stand 15 minutes. Cut lasagna into squares.

Rustum Ali
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This lasagna is a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Inge De lange
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I love the combination of basil and fennel in this lasagna. It's a unique and flavorful dish.


Sulmanshah Shah
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This lasagna is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


Azi Muhammad
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The lasagna was good, but it wasn't anything special. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Musah Masahudu
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I found this lasagna to be a bit bland. I think it could use more herbs and spices.


Diamond Barnes
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This lasagna was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I'll use less salt next time.


Gamen Morshed
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I'm not a big fan of fennel, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I'm glad I did! The fennel flavor is subtle and it really complements the basil. This lasagna is a keeper.


MdRayhan Hossian
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This lasagna is so flavorful and cheesy. The fennel adds a nice depth of flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


KILLER KHAN007
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I substituted spinach for the basil and it was still delicious. This is a great recipe for using up leftover vegetables.


itz strawberry pink
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This was my first time making lasagna and it was surprisingly easy! The instructions were clear and easy to follow. The lasagna turned out great and my guests loved it.


Heather Troupe
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I've made this lasagna several times now and it's always a hit. It's easy to make and always comes out perfect. I love the combination of basil and fennel.


Syed Ehtsham Bukhari
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Followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly! The lasagna was cheesy, flavorful, and had a nice crispy top. My family loved it.


Supreeya Lama
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This lasagna with basil and fennel is absolutely delicious! The flavors are perfectly balanced and the dish is so comforting and satisfying. It's definitely a new favorite in our household.


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