Lasagna Surprise

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 4
Delicious Lasagna Surprise that is perfect for any family dinner
in Pasta

Prep

45 min

Cook

50 min

Ready In

1 hr 35 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

3/4 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves , minced
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 jars spaghetti sauce
1 lb ground beef or 1 lb sausage
1 container ricotta cheese or ( 16 ounce ) container cottage cheese
1 package frozen chopped spinach , thawed and well drained
1 lb mozzarella cheese , shredded
1/2 cup parmesan cheese , grated
2 eggs
1 package lasagna noodle , cooked

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
518
Sugar
8g
Fat
32g
Lasagna Surprise is a classic Italian dish that has become a staple in many American households. It is a layered casserole that usually consists of wide noodles, meat sauce, and cheese. This recipe also includes spinach and ricotta or cottage cheese for added flavor and nutrition. The result is a hearty and satisfying dish that is perfect for family dinners or potlucks. Lasagna is a versatile dish that can be adapted to suit anyone's taste preferences. It can be made with ground beef, sausage, turkey, or vegetables for a vegetarian option. Lasagna is an easy dish to make in advance and can be frozen for later use.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2.In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.
3.Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer.
4.Stir in spaghetti sauce; bring to a boil.
5.Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes.
6.In a large bowl, combine ricotta, spinach, 1-1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, and eggs.
7.In a greased 13x9 inch baking dish, spread 1 cup meat sauce.
8.Layer with noodles, and spread one-third of the cheese mixture over top.
9.Repeat layers twice.
10.Top with remaining sauce and mozzarella cheese.
11.Cover and bake at 375 degrees F for 25 minutes.
12.Uncover; bake until heated through, 20-25 minutes longer. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.

PROS

Lasagna Surprise is a crowd-pleasing dish that makes a large amount of food for family gatherings.
It can be made ahead of time and then baked before serving.

CONS

Lasagna Surprise can be an expensive dish to make, and it can take some time to prepare the ingredients and assemble the lasagna layers.
It is also high in calories and fat.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Lasagna Surprise contains spinach, which is an excellent source of vitamin A and vitamin C. It also contains protein from the beef and cheese. However, it should be consumed in moderation as a part of a balanced diet due to its high calorie and fat content.

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