beef-spinach lasagna

(1 RATING)
33 Pinches
Blue Springs, MO
Updated on Jan 11, 2012

I like this recipe because you don't have to precook the noodles and because I always get rave reviews when I make it.

prep time 40 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method ---
yield 12 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 jar 26-30 oz spaghetti sauce
  • 1 can 14.5 oz italian style diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
  • 1 package 15 oz ricotta cheese
  • 1 package 10-oz frozen, chopped spinach, defrosted and well drained
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 10 - lasagna noodles, uncooked
  • 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded

How To Make beef-spinach lasagna

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Brown ground been in large skillet over medium heat until no longer pink, 8-10 minutes. Pour off drippings. Season beef with salt; stir in spaghetti sauce, tomatoes and red pepper; set aside.
  • Step 2
    Combine ricotta, spinach, parmesan and egg. Spread 2 cups beef sauce over bottom of 9x13 baking dish. Arrange 4 uncooked noodles lengthwise in single layer. Place fifth noodle across end of baking dish, breaking noodle to fit dish; press noodles into sauce. Spread entire ricotta cheese mixture over noodles; sprinkle with 1 cup mozzarella and top with 1-1/2 cups beef sauce. Arrange remaining noodles in single layer; press lightly into sauce. Top with remaining beef sauce.
  • Step 3
    Bake until noodles are tender about 45 minutes. Sprinkle remaining mozzarella on top; tent lightly with foil. Let stand 15 minutes before serving.

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Category: Beef
Culture: Italian
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