Cooked Lasagna
It's great that there’s a National Lasagna Day! One more reason to pull out our favorite recipe. As long as I keep to portion control, we're feasting on a dish we love without overloading on calories. We freeze half of the leftovers, and enjoy the other half later in the week.
One more tip worth noting: When I first introduced this fabulous dish to the fam, we didn’t have a source for organic grassfed beef. Now that we do, let me just say that it’s worth it! The true taste of beef explodes in your mouth, and the omega-3s it packs makes this a healthier meal.
Our Favorite Lasagna
- ½ lb. lasagna noodles
- 1-1/2 lbs. organic grassfed beef
- ½ lb. organic mozzarella cheese
- 2 free-range eggs, beaten
- ½ pint organic cottage cheese
- ¼ cup organic parmesan cheese
- 1 16-oz. organic spaghetti sauce
Method:
- Brown hamburger; if there is any excess fat, drain it.
- Meanwhile, cook noodles according to package directions. Drain carefully so as not to split the noodles. Leave in pot until you're ready to use them.
- To the drained meat, add enough spaghetti sauce to make a spreading consistency that is neither too moist nor too dry.
- Into a 9x13 baking pan, spread an even, thin layer of spaghetti sauce.
- Add three noodles, alongside one other, for a first layer.
- Spread half of the meat mixture evenly on top of the first layer.
- Sprinkle mozzarella on top of meat mixture.
- Add a second layer of noodles. Did I mention careful does it?
- In a separate small bowl, mix all of the cottage cheese, and add beaten eggs. Set aside until you lay another layer of noodles. Add all of the cottage cheese/egg misture, spreading evenly.
- Top with third layer of noodles.
- Spread the rest of the meat mixture.
- One more layer of noodles, on top of which spread the last of the spaghetti sauce. Cover all of the noodles, otherwise, they’ll become dry and hard to eat.
- Sprinkle parmesan on top.
- Bake for 35 minutes in a 350 degree oven. Allow the dish to rest for 10-15 minutes before cutting into it.
Cut carefully down the length of the pan, between the rows of noodles, then crosswise. Remove each serving with a spatula. Pair the dish with a green salad, and you have good eats!
Happy Lasagna Day!
Instead of a salad, you may want to serve CTCA Chef Frank Caputo's roasted veggies.
Learn more about why organic grassfed beef is the healthiest choice for you and your family.
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