Description
Indulge in a warm and hearty Meat Lovers Lasagna, perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners. This dish is layered with rich tomato sauce, melty cheeses, and savory ground beef and chicken, creating a delightful blend of flavors that will leave everyone craving more. Easy to prepare and loaded with protein, this comforting meal is ideal for leftovers that taste even better the next day. Customize it by adding your favorite vegetables or adjusting the seasoning to suit your taste. With its satisfying layers and delicious aroma, this Meat Lovers Lasagna promises to be a showstopper at any table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 15 ounces ricotta cheese
- 16 ounces mozzarella cheese, freshly grated, divided
- 6 ounces parmesan cheese, freshly grated, divided
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup carrots, diced
- 3/4 cup onion, diced
- 1/2 cup celery, diced
- 1 1/4 pounds lean ground beef
- 1/2 pound ground chicken italian sausage
- 1–29 ounce can tomato sauce
- 1–29 ounce can crushed tomatoes in puree
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1/2 cup red grape juice
- 2 tablespoons Italian Herb seasoning
- 1–3 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 1–16 ounce lasagna noodles
- 8 ounces provolone cheese slices
- More basil to garnish, optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, 8 oz mozzarella, 2 oz parmesan, egg, salt, black pepper, parsley, and basil. Refrigerate.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté garlic in olive oil until fragrant. Add diced carrots, onions, and celery; cook until softened.
- Stir in ground beef and ground chicken; cook until browned. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Add tomato sauce, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, grape juice, Italian herb seasoning, and sugar; simmer for 20 minutes.
- In a greased baking dish, layer meat sauce, noodles, ricotta mixture, and mozzarella three times. Top with remaining meat sauce and provolone slices.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes; uncover and bake an additional 15 minutes until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg