Three Cheese Beef Lasagna

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This Three Cheese Beef Lasagna recipe is truly a classic Italian dish that will never go out of style!

With its layers of beef, cheese and pasta, this lasagna is an incredibly delicious meal that your family and friends are sure to love!

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This dish is sure to become a family favorite and is perfect for a special occasion.

The best thing about this lasagna is that it can be cooked ahead of time, refrigerated, and reheated for an easy, delicious dinner.

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Why do I love Three Cheese Beef Lasagna?

Quick to assemble
No complicated instructions or ingredients
Family-friendly dish
Great for make and take
Easy to make ahead

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What kind of cheese is used in lasagna?

This recipe is a 3-cheese lasagna and uses ricotta, mozzarella, and parmesan.

Do you put meat first in lasagna?

The first step is a thin layer of meat sauce at the bottom of the baking dish.

How many layers of noodles in a lasagna?

There are 3 layers of noodles in this dish.

What is the correct layering for lasagna?

The correct layering for this dish is:

Meat sauce
Noodles
Cheese mixture

Repeat layers two more times except the final layer ending with a remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese instead of the cheese mixture.

Do you boil lasagna noodles before layer?

Yes, the lasagna noodles need to be boiled before baking unless using oven ready noodles.

Should I cover lasagna when I bake it?

When first baking the lasagna, you should cover it with foil. It should be baked for 30 minutes with foil, then remove the cover for the last five minutes of baking to allow the cheese to get brown and bubbly.

How to serve Three Cheese Beef Lasagna?

Allow the lasagna to set for at least 10 minutes prior to serving. Some possible side dishes to serve alongside could be a lettuce salad and breadsticks or crusty garlic bread.

Tips:

If you like a softer lasagna, omit the final 5 minutes of baking with the foil removed. This is what crisps the noodles and top layer of cheese.

Let the lasagna set at least 10 minutes before serving to firm up. This allows it to slice much easier.

Variations:

Vegetarian lasagna – replace the ground beef with tofu, carrots, peppers, zucchini, or any combination of your favorite vegetables
Meat lovers – add sausage and pepperoni along with the ground beef
Love meat and vegetables – add carrots and green peppers to the meat mixture
Like extra spice – add red pepper flakes to the meat sauce

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Ingredients:

Ground beef
Spaghetti sauce
Lasagna noodles
Ricotta cheese
Mozzarella cheese shredded
Eggs
Parmesan cheese grated
Garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste

How to make Three Cheese Beef Lasagna:

Step 1. Cook the lasagna noodles to your liking, rinse, and drain well.

Step 2. Saute the ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat on the stove until it is completely browned. Drain any excess grease.

Step 3. Stir the sauce into the meat and set aside.

Step 4. In a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, 1 ½ C. mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and salt and pepper to taste.

Step 5. Place a very thin layer of the sauce mixture in the bottom of a 9×13 baking dish.

Place a very thin layer of the sauce mixture in the bottom of a 9x13 baking dish.

Step 6. Top the sauce with 4 lasagna noodles.

Step 7. Add ⅓ of the meat mixture to the top of the noodles followed by half of the cheese mixture.

Step 8. Repeat this layering one more time, and then top the lasagna with a final layer of noodles followed by the last of the meat sauce.

Then, add the remaining ½ cup of mozzarella.

Step 9. Cover the lasagna with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.

Step 10. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes.

Step 11. Sprinkle with more parmesan cheese before serving if desired.

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Three Cheese Beef Lasagna

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 45

Total Time: 1

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This Three Cheese Beef Lasagna recipe is truly a classic Italian dish that will never go out of style! With its layers of beef, cheese and pasta, this lasagna is an incredibly delicious meal that your family and friends are sure to love!

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Ingredients

1 ½ lb. Ground beef
1 Jar Spaghetti sauce
1 Box Lasagna noodles
15 oz. Ricotta cheese
2 C. Mozzarella cheese shredded
2 Eggs, Large
½ C. Parmesan cheese grated
½ tsp. Garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

Cook the lasagna noodles to your liking, rinse, and drain well.
Saute the ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat on the stove until it is completely browned. Drain any excess grease.
Stir the sauce into the meat and set aside.
In a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, 1 ½ C. mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and salt and pepper to taste.
Place a very thin layer of the sauce mixture in the bottom of a 9×13 baking dish.
Top the sauce with 4 lasagna noodles.
Add ⅓ of the meat mixture to the top of the noodles followed by half of the cheese mixture.
Repeat this layering one more time, and then top the lasagna with a final layer of noodles followed by the last of the meat sauce and the remaining ½ cup of mozzarella.
Cover the lasagna with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes.
Sprinkle with more parmesan cheese before serving if desired.

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How to store Three Cheese Beef Lasagna?

This recipe is great for making ahead and storing either before or after baking. Make as directed in recipe except leave off the final topping of cheese. Make sure it is in an airtight, freezer-safe container, tightly cover with plastic wrap or foil and the container’s lid, then date the container, and freeze up to 3 months.

If storing leftover lasagna in the refrigerator, make sure to cool it completely before covering tightly with foil or plastic wrap. It can last up to 4-5 days. You can also store individual servings to make reheating easier. Possibly freezing some of the servings.

How to reheat Three Cheese Beef Lasagna?

If frozen, make sure to thaw in the refrigerator first.
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
Place the lasagna in a baking dish and place a few slits into the center of the lasagna to allow heat to penetrate the center while baking.
Once preheated, sprinkle some water on top of the lasagna to ensure it will not dry out during baking. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 15-20 minutes.

How long does Three Cheese Beef Lasagna last on the fridge?

Lasagna should last up to 5 days if it has been stored within 2 hours of being served and stored in an airtight container and cover.

Can I make ahead Three Cheese Beef Lasagna?

This recipe is great for making ahead and storing either before or after baking. If making it to take to a friend, leave off the final topping of cheese, tightly cover it with plastic wrap, make sure it is in an airtight, freezer-safe container, date it, and instruct the friend, (or if for yourself) that it can be frozen up to 3 months.

If not freezing, just make it ahead as the recipe states and store it in the refrigerator with the foil cover. Set out approximately 20 minutes prior to baking to bring the dish to room temperature before placing it in the preheated oven. Bake as directed.