Zesty Lasagna (Southern Living)

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 1
Zesty Lasagna recipe with ground beef, mushrooms, and three types of cheese
in Pasta

Prep

15 min

Cook

1 hr

Ready In

1 hr 15 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
2 -3 garlic cloves , minced
3 cans tomato paste
1 3/4 cups water
1 can sliced mushrooms , drained
2 bay leaves
salt and pepper , to taste
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
6 lasagna noodles
1 carton small curd cottage cheese
1 carton sour cream
2 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese , grated and divided

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6-8
Calories
617
Sugar
9g
Fat
41g
Zesty Lasagna is a classic Italian-American dish that has been made even more flavorful with the addition of sliced mushrooms and a blend of three types of cheese. This recipe from Southern Living is easy to follow and produces a delicious and satisfying meal that's perfect for any occasion. The ground beef adds a meaty texture and zesty flavor to the dish, while the cottage cheese and sour cream make it creamy and cheesy. This lasagna is the ultimate comfort food and is sure to please a hungry crowd. Serve it with garlic bread and a green salad for a complete meal.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2.In a large skillet, cook the ground beef and garlic over medium heat until the beef is browned.
3.Add the tomato paste, water, sliced mushrooms, bay leaves, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and dried oregano to the skillet. Stir to combine.
4.Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for 20 minutes.
5.While the meat sauce is simmering, cook the lasagna noodles according to the package directions. Drain and set aside.
6.In a separate bowl, mix together the small curd cottage cheese, sour cream, and 1 1/2 cups of the mozzarella cheese.
7.Once the meat sauce is done simmering, spread a thin layer of the sauce on the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
8.Place 3 cooked lasagna noodles on top of the sauce. Spread half of the cottage cheese mixture on top of the noodles. Repeat these layers, ending with a layer of meat sauce.
9.Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese on top of the lasagna.
10.Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
11.Let the lasagna cool for a few minutes before serving.

PROS

This lasagna is full of zesty flavor and three types of cheese.

It’s a comforting and hearty meal that’s perfect for feeding a large group or saving leftovers for later.

CONS

This dish can take some time to prepare, but the end result is worth it.

The lasagna noodles can be a bit tricky to cook and handle, but practice makes perfect!

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this lasagna is not the healthiest dish, it does contain beneficial nutrients such as protein from the ground beef and calcium from the cheese.
Mushrooms are also a source of antioxidants and may help boost the immune system.

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