Kristy’s Lasagna

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 14

Kristy's Lasagna: A Delicious and Hearty Pasta Dish

by The Chefin Pasta

Prep

30 min

Cook

50 min

Ready In

1 hour 20 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

528

Sugar

12g

Fat

26g

Lasagna is a classic Italian dish that has become a favorite around the world. Kristy's lasagna is a variation of this beloved pasta dish, made with a hearty meat sauce and layers of cheese and pasta. This dish is perfect for feeding a crowd, as it can easily be doubled or even tripled to serve more people. Its delicious and satisfying flavor makes it a great comfort food, and it is sure to become a staple in your recipe collection.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2.	Cook the lasagna noodles according to package instructions; drain and rinse under cold water.
3.	In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef until no longer pink; drain any excess grease.
4.	Add the tomato sauce, tomato paste, garlic salt, and Italian seasoning to the skillet and stir to combine.
5.	In a separate bowl, mix together the ricotta cheese and shredded mozzarella cheese until well combined.
6.	Begin layering the lasagna by placing a thin layer of meat sauce on the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
7.	Add a layer of lasagna noodles, followed by a layer of the cheese mixture.
8.	Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used up, finishing with a layer of meat sauce on top.
9.	Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
10.	Remove the foil and bake for an additional 25 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

PROS

Kristy’s lasagna is a delicious and hearty pasta dish that is sure to satisfy any craving.

The combination of meat sauce, cheese, and pasta makes it a filling and comforting meal.

CONS

This dish is high in calories and fat, making it less suitable for those on a low-fat or low-calorie diet.

It may also be high in sodium due to the canned tomato products.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While Kristy’s lasagna may not be the healthiest meal option, it does provide a good source of protein from the ground beef and cheese.
Additionally, the tomato sauce is a good source of lycopene, an antioxidant that may help protect against certain types of cancer.

	1 package lasagna noodles
	1 pound lean ground beef
	3 cans tomato sauce
	1 can tomato paste
	2 teaspoons garlic salt
	5 tablespoons Italian seasoning
	1 pint part-skim ricotta cheese
	2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese