Three Cheese Lasagna (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Meat Sauce
01 -
24 oz jarred marinara
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1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
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Half a teaspoon of sugar
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1/4 cup beef broth or dry red wine
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1 pound of ground beef, 15-20% fat
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Two tablespoons of fresh parsley, chopped
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1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
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A medium-sized onion, diced small
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A spoon of olive oil
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One-half teaspoon salt
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Two big cloves of garlic, minced
→ Cheese Layer
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4 cups of mozzarella, split
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15 oz light ricotta
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16 oz cottage cheese, low-fat
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A large egg
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Two tablespoons of parsley, chopped up
→ Pasta
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9 lasagna sheets
# Instructions:
01 -
Heat oil in a skillet and brown the beef with the onion. Stir in garlic, broth or wine, marinara, and spices. Let it simmer for 5 min.
02 -
Mix ricotta, cottage cheese, the egg, parsley, and 1 cup of mozzarella together.
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Boil lasagna sheets until tender but firm, rinse under cool water, and set aside to dry.
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Layer noodles, meat sauce, and cheeses in a baking dish. Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes at 375°F. Broil briefly until bubbly and golden.
# Notes:
01 -
Wait 30 minutes before slicing to serve.
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Keep foil off cheese by using toothpicks.
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You can chill it overnight if making earlier.