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Easy Lasagna Casserole
Enjoy the same big Italian flavors of traditional lasagna in this easy to make, easy to enjoy lasagna casserole.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 373 kcal
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 12 ounces campanelle pasta (cavatappi, penne, or small shells will also work great)
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 3 cloves garlic (finely minced)
- salt and pepper (to taste)
- 1 (24-ounce) jar marinara sauce (I like to use our homemade canned spaghetti sauce (see link above) or Rao's brand)
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese (I like to use the whole milk ricotta)
- 1 egg
- 2 cups shredded Mozzarella cheese (divided)
- 1/2 cup fresh grated parmesan (divided)
- 2 tablespoons fresh, chopped basil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350℉. Prepare a 9x13 baking dish by spraying with cooking spray. Set aside.
- Cook pasta to "al dente" according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- In a Dutch oven or deep-walled skillet cook ground beef, onion, and garlic together until onions become soft and beef is browned and cooked through. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add marinara and beef broth and simmer for 10 minutes.
- While sauce is simmering, whisk ricotta and egg together until smooth. Stir in 1 cup of mozzarella and 1/4 cup parmesan. Season with salt and pepper to taste and set aside.
- When sauce is done cooking, remove from heat and stir in cooked pasta and fresh basil.
- Place half of the pasta/sauce mixture in the prepared baking dish. Spoon ricotta mixture evenly over the pasta and gently spread to even out, then add the remaining pasta/sauce mixture.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Top with remaining cheeses and bake, uncovered for an additional 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
373kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
34g
(11%)
Protein
26g
(52%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
0.4g
Cholesterol
63mg
(21%)
Sodium
373mg
(16%)
Potassium
333mg
(10%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
266IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
238mg
(24%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 373
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 373kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 63mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 373mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 333mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 266IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 238mg | 24% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.