Ingredients for Bacon Colby Lasagna
- Ground Beef
- Onion
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 24 oz jar tomato sauce
- Diced Tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Lasagna Noodles
- Colby Cheese
How to Make Bacon Colby Lasagna
- Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add ground beef and chopped onion; cook, breaking up the beef, until the meat is no longer pink (about 8-10 minutes).
- Drain off any excess grease.
- Stir in crumbled bacon, tomato sauce, crushed tomatoes, sugar, and salt. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 13x9x2-inch baking dish.
- Spread 1/2 cup of the meat sauce in the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Layer four lasagna noodles over the meat sauce. Top with 1 cup of the meat sauce and 1 cup of the shredded Colby cheese.
- Repeat layers: noodles, meat sauce, Colby cheese.
- Top with the remaining noodles and remaining meat sauce. Sprinkle with remaining Colby cheese.
- Cover the baking dish with foil.
- Bake for 40 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let stand for 15 minutes before cutting and serving.
Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor
Chef's secret: layers of flavor make a dish truly memorable! Consider what a little extra something could bring – perhaps a touch of acidity like a good vinegar or citrus zest, a hint of smokiness from paprika, a bit of umami from mushrooms or soy sauce, or a sprinkle of toasted nuts for texture. Experiment and taste as you go!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
38 g
Sugar
19g
Fat
77g
Carbs
8g