Easy Lasagna Recipe
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
40 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Rest Time
5 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
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Servings
9
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Calories
378 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Easy Lasagna Recipe
Description
Easy Lasagna Recipe blends browned beef and pork in a garlic-scented tomato sauce flavored with fresh basil, salt, and pepper. A no-boil noodle layer simplifies preparation while soaking up the savory sauce during baking. The cheese filling combines sour cream, cottage cheese, and Parmesan, creating a creamy, slightly tangy contrast to the meat sauce. Mozzarella cheese adds melty layers that brown lightly on top, contributing a smooth, rich texture.
The casserole is assembled in alternating layers of sauce, noodles, cheeses, and more sauce, then baked to achieve a cohesive, tender dish with a warm, hearty flavor. Using fresh basil and balanced seasoning enhances the dish's aroma and taste.
To maintain the optimal texture, it's important to use full-fat or standard versions of the dairy ingredients, as thin tomato sauces or nonfat cheeses may introduce excess moisture that could make the lasagna soggy.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 3 - 4 teaspoons garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons basil fresh
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 6 cups tomato sauce
- 1 pound beef
- 1 pound pork
- 1 (16-ounce) container sour cream
- 2 cups cottage cheese low fat
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese shredded
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese more if needed, shredded
- 1 package lasagna noodles no-boil
- Parmesan Cheese to taste, shredded
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a large pan over medium heat, sautee garlic in vegetable oil for 2-3 minutes. Stir in basil, salt, dash of pepper and tomato sauce. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
- In another pan over medium heat, cook beef and pork until no longer pink, about 10 minutes. Drain fat.
- Add meat to the tomato sauce mixture, cover and simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
- Combine sour cream, cottage cheese and shredded Parmesan cheese in a bowl. Mix well and set aside.
- In a 9x13 pan, spread 1 cup of the tomato sauce on the bottom. Layer lasagna noodles over the sauce and then spread another cup of tomato sauce on top of the noodles.
- Add 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the tomato sauce and then half of the sour cream/cottage cheese mixture on top of the mozzarella cheese.
- Add another layer of lasagna noodles, followed by a cup of tomato sauce, the last cup of shredded mozzarella and then rest of the sour cream/cottage cheese mixture.
- Then, add one more layer of noodles and the remainder of the tomato sauce.
- Add shredded Parmesan cheese to the top and bake for 25-30 minutes. Let set for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use full-fat sour cream and cottage cheese to avoid watery lasagna.
- Use a thicker tomato sauce to prevent excess moisture in the casserole.
- Layer carefully to ensure even distribution of sauce and cheese for best texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 9Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 378 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1square | |
| Calories | 378kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 85mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 1067mg | 44% |
| Potassium | 657mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 831IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 280mg | 28% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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