Lazy Lasagna Casserole

• portioner: 6 servings
• aktiv tid: 15 minutes
• total tid: 50 minutes

Ingredienser

10 ounces campanelle (or another short pasta like penne, ziti, or medium shells)

1 pound lean ground beef

½ cup diced onion

1 teaspoon minced garlic (divided)

1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning

½ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon pepper (divided)

25 ounces marinara sauce (I like Mezzetta's Marinara)

¼ cup water

1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese

1 egg

3 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese (divided)

½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (divided)

1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes (or 1 tablespoon fresh)

fresh basil (optional for garnish)

Vejledning

Cook the pasta one minute shy of the package directions. Drain well and set aside.

Meanwhile, in a large, deep skillet or Dutch oven, cook beef, onion, and ½ teaspoon garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Drain the grease and return the pan to the heat. Sprinkle with Italian Seasoning, salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper and cook, stirring, for a minute or two. Add the marinara and water and let it simmer for a couple of minutes until warmed through. Stir in the cooked pasta, remove from the heat and set aside.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 13- x 9-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.

Add ricotta and egg to a large mixing bowl and stir until smooth. Add half of the shredded mozzarella, remaining garlic, half of the Parmesan cheese, parsley and remaining pepper.

Add half of the beef/pasta mixture to the prepared baking dish. Spoon dollops of the ricotta mixture evenly over the top. Top with remaining beef/pasta mixture, spreading it out with the back of a spoon to cover the creamy layer.

Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Bake, uncovered, 5 to 10 minutes longer or until bubbly and cheese is melted. Garnish with fresh basil and let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Ernæring

• Kalorier: 489 kcal
• Fedt i alt: 23 g
• Mættet fedt: 13 g
• Kolesterol: 132 mg
• Natrium: 1400 mg
• Kulhydrater i alt: 27 g
• Kostfiber: 3 g
• Sukker i alt: 7 g
• Protein: 42 g