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Easy Beef Lasagna
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2
Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
3
Spray an extra-large skillet generously with nonstick cooking spray, then set over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning to the skillet. Cook the beef, breaking it up with a spatula, until thoroughly browned, 5-6 minutes.
4
Drain the fat from the skillet. Return the skillet to the stove, and reduce heat to medium-low. Pour the marinara sauce over the meat and stir to combine. Cover and simmer for 2-3 minutes. While the sauce simmers, prepare the cheese mixture.
5
Place the ricotta, Parmesan, salt, egg, black pepper, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and mozzarella cheese in a large mixing bowl. Stir with a rubber spatula to thoroughly combine.
6
To assemble the lasagna, spoon 1/2 cup of the meat sauce into the baking dish to cover the bottom. Place 3-4 lasagna noodles in a single layer over the sauce. Drop 1/3 of the ricotta mixture by spoonfuls over the noodles, and gently spread it into an even layer. Spoon 1/4 of the remaining meat sauce over the ricotta. Repeat the layering process two more times. Place the last 3-4 lasagna noodles over the top of the dish, and cover with the last 1/4 of the meat sauce. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese in an even layer over the top of the lasagna.
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Cover the baking dish with a sheet of aluminum foil.
8
Bake the lasagna on middle rack of oven for 40 minutes.
9
Remove the aluminum foil and continue baking until cheese on top is golden brown and dish is bubbling at the edges, about 15 minutes.
10
Check to see that lasagnas done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.
11
Allow the lasagna to rest for 20 minutes before serving.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Brown the Beef Properly 🍖Break the ground beef into small pieces and let it sit undisturbed for 2-3 minutes between stirring to develop a deep, flavorful crust that elevates the entire dish.
- Drain Excess Moisture 💧After browning, spoon off excess fat from the beef and let the marinara sauce simmer for 5 minutes uncovered to reduce liquid, preventing a watery lasagna.
- Blend the Ricotta Mixture 🥄Mix the ricotta, eggs, and half the Parmesan together until completely smooth before layering, ensuring even distribution and a creamy, cohesive texture throughout.
- Underfill Slightly & Leave Gaps 📐Spread layers slightly thinner than you think necessary and leave small gaps between noodles so heat penetrates evenly and no-boil noodles cook properly.
- Rest Before Serving ⏱️Let the finished lasagna rest for 10-15 minutes after baking before cutting—this allows the layers to set and makes serving clean, beautiful portions possible.
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Low Carb
High Protein
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