B&G;’s Meaty Lasagna

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 2
B&G;'s Meaty Lasagna: A Classic Comfort Food Recipe
in Main

Prep

30 min

Cook

2 hours

Ready In

2 hours 30 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

2 medium onions , finely chopped
1 stalk celery , thinly sliced crosswise
1/2 green pepper , finely chopped
2 -8 cloves garlic , minced ( depending on taste )
3 tablespoons olive oil , divided
2 lbs lean ground beef
2 cans tomato sauce
1 can tomato paste
3 teaspoons salt , divided
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 -2 teaspoon italian seasoning
1 1/2 cups water
2 eggs
1 cup cream-style cottage cheese
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 lb lasagna noodle , cooked
1 package mozzarella cheese

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
10-12
Calories
800
Sugar
9g
Fat
44g
B&G;'s Meaty Lasagna is a classic Italian dish that has become a staple for households worldwide. The combination of beef, tomato sauce, and cheese layered between pasta sheets is a perfect comfort food recipe that always delivers. Whether it's a family dinner, a potluck, or meal prep for the week, this dish is guaranteed to please. One of the best things about lasagna is how versatile it can be. It can be swapped with vegetarian or vegan alternatives or even made with chicken instead of beef. Although it's a high-calorie dish, the added nutrients from the tomato sauce and paste offer a few health benefits.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2.In a large skillet, sauté onions, celery, green pepper, and garlic in 2 tablespoons of olive oil until vegetables are tender.
3.Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain off any excess fat.
4.Add tomato sauce, tomato paste, 2 teaspoons of salt, oregano, Italian seasoning, and water.
5.simmer uncovered for 60 minutes.
6.In a mixing bowl, beat eggs and stir in cottage cheese, Parmesan cheese, remaining olive oil, and 1 teaspoon of salt.
7.In a casserole dish, spread a layer of meat sauce followed by a layer of cooked lasagna noodles and a layer of cheese mixture.
8.Repeat until ingredients are used up, with a layer of mozzarella cheese on top.
9.Cover and bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes. Uncover and bake for additional 25 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.

PROS

B&G;’s Meaty Lasagna is a classic Italian dish and a perfect comfort food.

It is filling and satisfying, perfect for feeding a crowd or meal prep.

The dish is versatile, you can add vegetables, or replace the beef with chicken or even vegan crumbles.

The lasagna freezes well and can be made ahead of time.

CONS

B&G;’s Meaty Lasagna is a high-calorie dish and high in fat content, so it should be enjoyed in moderation.

The dish takes some time to prepare, but the end result is worth the effort.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Despite being high in calories and fat, B&G;’s Meaty Lasagna contains a good amount of protein and other essential nutrients from the beef.
The tomato sauce and paste offer a good amount of vitamin C, potassium, and lycopene.
The cottage cheese provides a decent amount of calcium and Vitamin B-12, which is essential for maintaining healthy red blood cells.

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