Ultimate Meat Lover’s Lasagna: Hearty Layers of Flavor! 🍝

Meaty Lasagna Recipe 🍝

Overview:

Indulge in the savory delight of our Meaty Lasagna, a sumptuous dish brimming with rich flavors and hearty textures. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this recipe promises to captivate your taste buds and leave everyone craving for more!

• Name: Meaty Lasagna
• Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
• Servings: 12
• Calories per Serving: 380.9
• Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5)

Ingredients:

• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 6 ounces pork
• 3/4 cup chopped onion
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 can (28 ounces) tomatoes
• 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
• 2 tablespoons parsley flakes
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 16 ounces cream-style cottage cheese
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 12 lasagna noodles
• 16 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions:

1. Prepare Meat Sauce:

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   • In a large saucepan, brown the ground beef, pork, chopped onion, and minced garlic until the meat is browned and the onion is tender.
   • Drain off excess fat.
   • Add the tomatoes to the pan and break them up with a fork.
   • Stir in the tomato sauce, 2 tablespoons of parsley flakes, sugar, 1 teaspoon of salt, and basil.
   • Heat the mixture to boiling, stirring occasionally.
   • Reduce the heat and simmer uncovered for 1 hour or until the mixture reaches the consistency of spaghetti sauce.

2. Preheat the Oven:

   • While the meat sauce is simmering, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

3. Prepare Cheese Mixture:

   • In a separate bowl, mix together the cream-style cottage cheese, 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese, 1 tablespoon of parsley flakes, 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt, and dried oregano.

4. Assemble the Lasagna:

   • Reserve 1/2 cup of the meat sauce for the top layer.
   • In an ungreased 12x9x2-inch baking pan, begin layering the ingredients:
     • Spread 1/4 of the cooked lasagna noodles.
     • Top with 1/4 of the meat sauce.
     • Sprinkle with 1/4 of the shredded mozzarella cheese.
     • Spoon 1/4 of the cottage cheese mixture over the mozzarella.
   • Repeat the layers three more times.
   • Spread the reserved meat sauce over the top layer and sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese.

5. Bake:

   • Bake the assembled lasagna, uncovered, in the preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 45 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

6. Rest and Serve:

   • Allow the lasagna to stand for 15 minutes before cutting into it. This will help the layers set and make it easier to serve.
   • Serve hot and enjoy the delicious flavors of this Meaty Lasagna!

Tips:

• For a leaner option, you can use ground turkey or chicken instead of beef and pork.
• Make ahead: This lasagna can be assembled ahead of time and refrigerated until ready to bake. Simply increase the baking time slightly to ensure it’s heated through.
• Customize your lasagna by adding your favorite veggies such as mushrooms, spinach, or bell peppers to the meat sauce.
• Garnish with fresh basil leaves or additional grated Parmesan cheese before serving for an extra burst of flavor.

With its layers of savory meat sauce, creamy cheese mixture, and tender noodles, our Meaty Lasagna is sure to become a family favorite. Enjoy the comfort and satisfaction of this classic dish, and savor every bite of its irresistible goodness!