Layers of tender pasta, a rich and savory meat sauce, creamy ricotta filling, and a glorious blend of mozzarella, parmesan, and provolone cheese, all baked to bubbly, golden-brown perfection. The ultimate comfort food for family dinners.
Crispy, buttery slices of baguette slathered with a rich garlic and herb spread, baked until golden brown. The perfect irresistible side for pasta, soups, or any Italian-American meal.
Melt-in-mouth Four Cheese Lasagna with crispy garlic bread. Pure comfort food, perfect for sharing!
This italian_american dish is perfect for dinner. With 1085.15 calories and 58.41g of protein per serving, it's a nutritious choice for your meal plan.
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Salt
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0.75 tsp Black Pepper (freshly ground, divided)
0.25 tsp Red Pepper Flakes (optional)
15 oz Whole Milk Ricotta Cheese
1 large Egg (lightly beaten)
0.25 cup Fresh Parsley (chopped)
1.5 cup Parmesan Cheese (freshly grated, divided)
12 sheet No-Boil Lasagna Noodles
3 cup Low-Moisture Mozzarella Cheese (shredded)
8 slice Provolone Cheese (not smoked)
Instructions
1
Prepare the Meat Sauce
Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat.
Add the chopped onion and cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
Add the ground beef to the pot. Break it apart with a spoon and cook for 6-8 minutes until browned. Drain off any excess grease.
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, basil, sugar, red pepper flakes (if using), 1 tsp of salt, and 0.5 tsp of black pepper.
Bring the sauce to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it gently simmer for at least 30 minutes (or up to 90 minutes for a deeper flavor).
2
Prepare the Ricotta Filling and Preheat Oven
While the sauce simmers, preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, beaten egg, chopped parsley, 1 cup of the parmesan cheese, the remaining 0.5 tsp salt, and the remaining 0.25 tsp black pepper.
Mix until everything is well combined. Set aside.
3
Assemble the Lasagna
Spread 1 cup of meat sauce evenly over the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
Arrange 4 no-boil lasagna noodles on top of the sauce, slightly overlapping if necessary.
Spread half of the ricotta mixture evenly over the noodles.
Layer with 4 slices of provolone cheese, then sprinkle with 1 cup of shredded mozzarella.
Spoon about 1/3 of the remaining meat sauce over the cheese layer.
Repeat the layers: 4 noodles, the rest of the ricotta mixture, the remaining 4 provolone slices, and another 1 cup of mozzarella.
Spoon another 1/3 of the meat sauce over the top.
Place the final 4 noodles on top. Cover completely with the remaining meat sauce, ensuring the edges are covered to prevent them from drying out.
Sprinkle the top evenly with the remaining 1 cup of mozzarella and the remaining 0.5 cup of parmesan cheese.
4
Bake the Lasagna
Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil. To prevent the cheese from sticking, you can lightly spray the underside of the foil with cooking spray.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
Carefully remove the foil and continue to bake for another 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and the edges are golden brown.
5
Rest and Serve
Remove the lasagna from the oven and let it rest on a wire rack for at least 15-20 minutes before slicing.
This crucial step allows the layers to set, preventing the lasagna from falling apart when you cut into it.
Slice and serve warm.
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Serving size: 1 serving
371cal
8gprotein
44gcarbs
18gfat
Ingredients
1 pcs baguette (About 16-18 inches long)
0.5 cup unsalted butter (Softened to room temperature)
5 pcs garlic (cloves, freshly minced)
2 tbsp Fresh Parsley (Finely chopped)
2 tbsp parsley (fresh, finely chopped)
0.25 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese (Optional, for extra flavor)
0.5 tsp Salt (Or to taste)
0.25 tsp Black Pepper (Freshly ground)
Instructions
1
Prepare Oven and Bread
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Using a serrated knife, slice the baguette into 1-inch thick slices. You can slice all the way through for individual pieces or only 3/4 of the way through for a pull-apart loaf.
2
Create the Garlic Butter Spread
In a medium bowl, add the softened unsalted butter, freshly minced garlic, chopped fresh parsley, salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
If using, stir in the grated Parmesan cheese.
Mix with a fork or spatula until all ingredients are thoroughly combined into a smooth, creamy paste.
3
Assemble the Garlic Bread
Place the bread slices on a large baking sheet, arranging them in a single layer.
Generously spread the garlic butter mixture evenly over one side of each slice of bread. If making a pull-apart loaf, spread the butter between each cut.
4
Bake to Golden Perfection
Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven.
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the butter is melted and bubbly, and the edges of the bread are golden brown and crispy.
For an extra crispy top, switch the oven to broil for the last 1-2 minutes. Watch it very closely to prevent burning.
5
Serve Warm
Remove the garlic bread from the oven.
Let it cool for a minute or two before serving. Garnish with a little extra fresh parsley if desired.