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Aunt Shannon's Extra Cheesy Beef Lasagna features up to four different cheese and is a hearty meal the entire family will enjoy. You can use ricotta cheese or cottage cheese (or a combination of both) to make the cheese mixture that holds this lasagna together as you dish it out.
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Aunt Shannon's Extra Cheesy Beef Lasagna

Aunt Shannon's Extra Cheesy Beef Lasagna features up to four different cheeses and is a hearty meal the entire family will enjoy. 
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Entree
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: cheesy beef lasagna, ground beef lasanga
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 652kcal
Author: Barbara

Ingredients

  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 cup onions diced
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 12 ounces tomato paste
  • 14.5 ounces diced garlic, basil tomatoes
  • 3 cups ricotta cheese or cottage cheese your choice, a mixture works great too
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 Tablespoons dried parsley
  • 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 8 lasagna noodles cooked until tender (do not overcook)
  • 16 oz. shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a deep skillet over medium heat; add onions and cook until soft. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, approximately 30 seconds to a minute. Do not brown garlic.
  • Add ground beef and brown.
  • Once browned, add tomato paste and diced tomatoes (undrained). Stir and cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Set aside
    Aunt Shannon's Extra Cheesy Beef Lasagna features up to four different cheese and is a hearty meal the entire family will enjoy. You can use ricotta cheese or cottage cheese (or a combination of both) to make the cheese mixture that holds this lasagna together as you dish it out.
  • In a separate bowl, mix ricotta/cottage cheese, eggs, parsley, grated cheese, salt and pepper.
    Aunt Shannon's Extra Cheesy Beef Lasagna features up to four different cheese and is a hearty meal the entire family will enjoy. You can use ricotta cheese or cottage cheese (or a combination of both) to make the cheese mixture that holds this lasagna together as you dish it out.
  • Spray a 13 x 9-inch baking dish with nonstick spray. Layer in order: 1/2 lasagna noodles, 1/2 cheese mixture, 1/2 shredded mozzarella cheese, 1/2 meat/tomato mixture. Repeat with remaining ingredients, ending with the meat mixture.
  • Bake at 375 degrees  F for 45 minutes. Let set for 15 minutes before serving, (this step is crucial if you don't want your lasagna to fall apart when serving).
    Aunt Shannon's Extra Cheesy Beef Lasagna features up to four different cheese and is a hearty meal the entire family will enjoy. You can use ricotta cheese or cottage cheese (or a combination of both) to make the cheese mixture that holds this lasagna together as you dish it out.

Notes

  • Use ricotta or cottage cheese or a combination of both!
  • For the diced tomatoes, check the grocery store for an Italian-seasoned version or diced tomatoes with garlic and herbs. 
  • Do not drain the diced tomatoes!
  • Be sure to allow this ground beef lasagna to set at room temperature for 15 minutes before cutting. This will ensure the lasagna stays together when cutting. 
  • Be sure to try our Baked Spaghetti Pie too!

Nutrition

Calories: 652kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 46g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Cholesterol: 157mg | Sodium: 1415mg | Potassium: 958mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1513IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 892mg | Iron: 4mg