Ingredients
- FOR MEAT SAUCE
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1/3 cup yellow onion, finely diced
- 3 garlic cloves, pressed
- 1/4 cup red wine
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 16 ounces marinara sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon thyme
- 2 small bay leaves
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley (or 2 tablespoons fresh chopped)
- 8 (5 ounces) dry lasagne noodles (cooked aldente as per package instructions)
- FOR CHEESE SAUCE
- 16 ounce low-fat ricotta cheese
- 16 ounce 2% cottage cheese
- 1/3 cup 2% milk
- 4 cups mozzarella cheese, grated (divided)
How to Make
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Step 1: In a large pot, over medium heat add 2 tbsp olive oil & onions, stir fry 5 minutes. Add garlic for additional 2 minutes, stir.
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Step 2: Add beef and saute until all pink is gone.
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Step 3: Add 1 cup of Marinara sauce, and red wine..Mix well and cook for a few minutes.
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Step 4: Add remaining marinara sauce, bay leaves,thyme, salt, pepper and the parsley.
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Step 5: Mix well, reduce heat, cover & simmer for 15-20 minutes.
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Step 6: Meanwhile cook the noodles.
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Step 7: Heat oven to 375f.
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Step 8: Spread 4 tablespoon of the meat sauce in the bottom of a 9X13 pyrex baking dish.
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Step 9: Place 4 cooked noodles on the bottom of the dish so the edges are touching.
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Step 10: Add half the meat sauce, half of the cheese sauce, one cup mozzarella.
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Step 11: Repeat in the same order the remaining ingredients.
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Step 12: Cover pan loosely with foil.
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Step 13: Bake 45 minutes (375f).
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Step 14: Remove foil and broil for 3-5 minutes until golden.
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Step 15: Cool for 1/2 Hour.
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Step 16: Serve & enjoy.
Tips & Variations
- 9 X 13 Pyrex dish
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