How to Make Hearty Meat Lasagna - A Step-by-Step Guide

Lasagna is a classic Italian dish that has been enjoyed for centuries. With layers of pasta, rich tomato sauce, and savory cheese, it's no wonder why it's a favorite comfort food for many. And if you're a fan of hearty, meaty dishes, then this Hearty Meat Lasagna recipe is perfect for you!

This recipe takes the classic lasagna to a whole new level by adding a generous amount of ground beef and sausage to the mix. The result is a lasagna that's packed with flavor and guaranteed to sati...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 onions, peeled and chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons dried basil
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoons dried thyme leaves
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • ½ pound lean ground pork, veal or crumbled sausage
  • 4 cups Heinz® Tomato Juice
  • 1 (455 ml) bottle Heinz® Chili Sauce, Chunky with Sweet Peppers
  • 1 (156 ml) can Heinz Tomato Paste
  • 1 tablespoon Heinz Worcestershire Sauce
  • 12 oven-ready lasagna noodles
  • 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 35 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 50 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 servings

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Heat oil in a large saucepan or Dutch oven set over medium heat. Add onion, green pepper, garlic and dried herbs; cook for 5 to 10 minutes or until vegetables soften.
  • Crumble in beef and pork and brown all over, about 5 minutes. Stir in tomato juice, chili sauce, tomato paste and Worcestershire Sauce; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Spread 1/4 of the sauce in to a 13- x 9-in (3 L) casserole dish. Top with 3 noodles. Layer with 1/4 more sauce and 1/3 of the cheese. Repeat layers twice, ending with cheese.
  • Cover with foil and bake for 1 hour. Remove foil and bake for 15 minutes or until golden. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
  • Nutrition

    348 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 57mg
    • Sodium: 915mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 37g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 23g
    • Vitamin C: 10mg
    • Calcium: 251mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 265mg