Easy Layered Three Cheese and Meat Lasagna Recipe
No-boil lasagna noodles layered with a homemade meat sauce, ricotta cheese, and a mixture of pepper jack and mozzarella. Baked until golden brown and bubbly.
Ingredients
- 12 oz. Oven-ready lasagna noodles
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 medium White onion finely diced
- 4-5 cloves Garlic minced
- 2 tsp Kosher salt
- Fresh cracked black pepper
- 2 tsp Red pepper flakes
- 2 tbsp Italian seasoning divided
- 1 tsp Fennel seeds
- 2 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 lb. Lean ground beef
- 6 oz. Tomato paste
- 28 oz. Crushed tomatoes
- 15 oz. Whole milk ricotta cheese
- 8 oz. Mozzarella cheese shredded
- 8 oz. Pepper jack cheese shredded
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a casserole dish and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl combine shredded mozzarella and pepper jack cheese. In a separate bowl combine ricotta and 1 tbsp of Italian seasoning.15 oz. Whole milk ricotta cheese , 8 oz. Mozzarella cheese, 8 oz. Pepper jack cheese, 2 tbsp Italian seasoning
- In a large braising pan heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add in onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until onions start to soften. Add in minced garlic and seasonings, including the remaining 1 tbsp of Italian seasoning. Stir to combine and sauté for 1-2 more minutes.2 tbsp Olive oil, 1 medium White onion, 4-5 cloves Garlic, 2 tsp Kosher salt, Fresh cracked black pepper, 2 tsp Red pepper flakes, 1 tsp Fennel seeds, 2 tsp Garlic powder, 2 tbsp Italian seasoning
- Add in the ground beef and brown over medium-high heat until cooked through. Add in the tomato paste and crushed tomatoes, stir to combine. Simmer on low for 4-6 minutes.1 lb. Lean ground beef, 6 oz. Tomato paste , 28 oz. Crushed tomatoes
- Spoon a layer of the meat sauce on the bottom of the greased casserole dish. Top with a layer of no-boil lasagna noodles (about 3-4 per layer), top with a layer of the ricotta mixture and an even sprinkle of the shredded cheese.12 oz. Oven-ready lasagna noodles
- Repeat this process three or four times until all ingredients have been used, finish off with a layer of shredded cheese. Cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake covered at 350 degrees F for 55-60 minutes.
- After about an hour, remove the aluminum foil and broil uncovered on high until golden brown. Let sit for a few minutes before slicing and serve topped with fresh basil.Fresh basil
Notes
*Make sure to get no-boil noodles, regular noodles wont work the same in the oven.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 580kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 40gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 125mgSodium: 1372mgPotassium: 982mgFiber: 5gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 1342IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 597mgIron: 4mg