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How to Make Linda's Lasagna - A Step-by-Step Guide

Linda's Lasagna is a classic Italian dish that has been a family favorite for generations. This hearty and flavorful dish is perfect for serving at family gatherings, dinner parties, or just for a cozy night in. With layers of rich marinara sauce, creamy ricotta cheese, and melted mozzarella, this lasagna is a true crowd-pleaser. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a novice in the kitchen, you'll find that this recipe is easy to follow and will have everyone coming back for seconds.

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 12 ounces cottage cheese
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 9 lasagna noodles
  • 1 pound shredded mozzarella cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 45 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 45 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 30 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 - 9x13 inch lasagna

  • In a large pot over medium heat, cook beef until brown. Drain off all fat. Add onion and cook until translucent. Add tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, water, oregano, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and sugar. Stir until combined and cook over medium heat until boiling. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 1 hour.
  • While sauce is simmering, blend cottage cheese, Parmesan cheese, and egg until smooth. Set aside.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Spread 1 cup of sauce in the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Cover sauce with 3 noodles. Cover noodles with 1/3 of the remaining sauce. Top with 1/2 of the mozzarella. Place another layer of noodles and one of sauce over the mozzarella; top that with the cottage cheese mixture. Top with remaining 3 noodles and remaining sauce.
  • Bake in preheated oven 30 minutes. Sprinkle remaining mozzarella on top and bake 15 minutes more, until golden and bubbly.

    • Nutrition

    494 cal.

    • Total Fat: 22g
    • Saturated Fat: 11g
    • Cholesterol: 105mg
    • Sodium: 1626mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 38g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 9g
    • Protein: 38g
    • Vitamin C: 15mg
    • Calcium: 585mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 891mg

    Categories

    Pasta recipes
    Italian recipes
    Main recipes
    Casserole recipes
    Comfort food recipes