Ingredients for Awesome Lasagna Casserole
- Bulk Italian Sausage
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- Carrot
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Chicken Stock
- 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- Tomato Sauce
- Bay Leaf
- Fresh basil (for garnish, optional)
- Campanelle Pasta
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
- 4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 12 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained
- 1 large egg
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How to Make Awesome Lasagna Casserole
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook lasagna noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, brown ground beef over medium-high heat. Drain excess fat.
- Add onion and garlic to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- In a medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, Parmesan cheese, and parsley. Mix well.
- Spread a thin layer of meat sauce in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Layer with 1/3 of the cooked lasagna noodles, 1/2 of the ricotta mixture, and 1/3 of the mozzarella cheese.
- Repeat layers: meat sauce, noodles, ricotta mixture, mozzarella cheese.
- Top with remaining meat sauce, noodles, and mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until bubbly and cheese is golden brown.
- Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh basil (optional). Serve with a side salad and Italian cheese twists.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
58 g
Sugar
54g
Fat
101g
Carbs
36g
