Venison Lasagne (Or Beef)

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 2
Delicious Venison Lasagne (Or Beef) recipe for your dinner
in Pasta

Prep

30 min

Cook

50 min

Ready In

80 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

10 lasagna noodles , cooked ( or more or less , depending on how much pasta you like )
1 lb ground venison ( or beef )
1 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves , minced
1 can crushed tomatoes
1 can tomato sauce
1 can tomato paste
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon fennel
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 egg , beaten
2 cups cottage cheese ( or ricotta )
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese , divided
1 tablespoon parsley
8 ounces mozzarella cheese , sliced ( or shredded )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
415
Sugar
9g
Fat
20g
Venison Lasagne (Or Beef) is a classic Italian dish that is made by layering pasta, meat, and cheese before baking it in the oven. This recipe is a delicious twist on the traditional lasagne dish, using venison as a leaner alternative to beef. Venison is a type of deer meat that is often associated with hunting season. It has a rich, meaty flavor that pairs well with the tomato sauce and cheese. This Venison Lasagne (Or Beef) is a hearty and satisfying meal that is perfect for dinner with family or friends.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 350°F.
2.Cook lasagna noodles according to package instructions and set aside.
3.In a large skillet, cook the ground venison (or beef) over medium-high heat until browned.
4.Add the onion and garlic and cook until the onion is tender.
5.Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, basil, oregano, fennel, salt, and pepper.
6.Simmer for about 10 minutes.
7.In a medium bowl, mix together the egg, cottage cheese (or ricotta), 1/4 cup of parmesan cheese, and parsley.
8.In a 13x9 inch baking dish, spread 1/4 of the meat mixture on the bottom.
9.Add a layer of lasagna noodles, then a layer of the cheese mixture, and finally a layer of the mozzarella cheese.
10.Repeat layers and top with the remaining 1/4 cup of parmesan cheese.
11.Bake for about 45-50 minutes or until the cheese is golden brown and bubbly.

PROS

This Venison Lasagne (Or Beef) is a delicious and hearty meal that is perfect for dinner.

It is a great way to use up any extra venison you have from hunting season or can be made with beef instead.

The combination of the meat and cheese layers is sure to satisfy even the hungriest of appetites.

CONS

This recipe can be time-consuming to make, especially if you are making the pasta from scratch.

It can also be high in calories and salt due to the cheese and meat.

Like many pasta dishes, it may not be suitable for those with certain dietary restrictions.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this Venison Lasagne (Or Beef) may not be the healthiest meal, it does contain some nutritional benefits.
The ground venison used in this recipe is leaner than beef and provides a good source of protein.
The tomato sauce and crushed tomatoes are rich in lycopene, an antioxidant that may help to reduce the risk of certain cancers and heart disease.

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