Natalia’s Lasagna

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 2
Delicious Natalia's Lasagna recipe with Italian sausage, beef, and three kinds of cheese
in Main

Prep

30 min

Cook

55 min

Ready In

1 hour 25 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

1 lb Italian sausage ( sweet , mild or hot-your choice )
1 lb lean ground beef
1 medium onion ( minced )
3 garlic cloves ( crushed )
1 can crushed tomatoes
2 cans tomato paste
1 can tomato sauce
1/2 cup water
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 tablespoon dried basil leaves
1 tablespoon fennel seed
1 tablespoon italian seasoning
1 tablespoon oregano
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 tablespoons parsley
12 lasagna noodles
16 ounces small curd cottage cheese
1 egg
16 ounces mozzarella cheese ( shredded )
8 ounces parmesan cheese ( grated )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
625
Sugar
9g
Fat
39g
Natalia's Lasagna is a classic Italian dish that has been enjoyed for generations. This recipe combines Italian sausage and lean ground beef with three kinds of cheese to create a hearty and flavorful meal that is perfect for any occasion. The layers of meat, cheese, and pasta in this dish create a comforting and delicious meal that is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Impress your guests with this recipe, or simply enjoy it with your family on a cozy night in.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
2.Cook lasagna noodles according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
3.In a large skillet, cook Italian sausage, ground beef, minced onion, and crushed garlic over medium-high heat until browned and cooked through, stirring frequently.
4.Drain any excess fat from the skillet, and then stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce, water, granulated sugar, dried basil, fennel seed, italian seasoning, oregano, black pepper, and parsley.
5.Reduce heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6.In a separate bowl, mix together the cottage cheese and egg.
7.Spread a thin layer of the meat sauce in the bottom of a baking dish.
8.Layer 4 lasagna noodles on top of the sauce, then spread half of the cottage cheese mixture over the noodles.
9.Sprinkle 1/3 of the mozzarella cheese and 1/3 of the parmesan cheese over the cottage cheese layer.
10.Repeat these layers (meat sauce, noodles, cottage cheese, mozzarella cheese, and parmesan cheese) one more time.
11.Layer the remaining 4 lasagna noodles on top of the cheese layer, and then spread the remaining meat sauce over the noodles.
12.Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheese on top of the meat sauce.
13.Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.
14.Remove the foil and bake for an additional 25-30 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly and golden brown.

PROS

Natalia’s Lasagna is a hearty and delicious meal that the whole family will love.

The combination of Italian sausage, ground beef, and three kinds of cheese make for a flavorful and filling dish.

It also makes for great leftovers!

CONS

Natalia’s Lasagna can be a bit time-consuming to prepare, with many steps and ingredients.

It is also not the healthiest meal option, as it is high in fat and calories.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While Natalia’s Lasagna may not be the healthiest dish, it does provide a good source of protein and calcium from the meats and cheese.
The tomatoes in the sauce provide some vitamin C and lycopene, which has been linked to heart health and cancer prevention.

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