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spoon lifting a serving of cheat lasagne bake from a cast iron skillet

Cheat Lasagne

The rich flavors and satisfying textures of Cheat Lasagne make it a crowd-pleaser, while the simplicity of preparation makes it a cook's favorite. The next time you're craving a hearty Italian casserole, remember this quick lasagne recipe.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 38 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 3
Calories 1284 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 750 g 1 ½ pounds ground beef
  • 1 medium white onion chopped
  • ½ bell pepper chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 600 ml 20 fl.oz tomato sauce
  • 400 ml 14 fl.oz beef stock
  • 1 tablespoon italian herbs
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 400 g 14 oz ricotta
  • 1 cup mozzarella shredded
  • 6-8 lasagne sheets
  • basil leaves

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 190C/375F.
  • Heat olive oil in a cast iron placed over the medium heat. Saute onions and peppers for 5-7 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds more.
    1 medium white onion, ½ bell pepper, 4 garlic cloves
    sauteed onions and bell pepper to make cheat lasagne bake
  • Add beef to the pan and break it up with a wooden spoon. Cook for 10 minutes. Drain excess liquid if needed.
    750 g 1 ½ pounds ground beef
    meat and other ingredients being cooked to make cheat lasagne bake
  • Season meat with Italian herbs, salt and pepper. Pour in tomato sauce and beef stock. Bring to a boil.
    600 ml 20 fl.oz tomato sauce, 1 tablespoon italian herbs, 400 ml 14 fl.oz beef stock
    adding broth to make a sauce for cheat lasagne bake
  • Break lasagna sheets into pieces and add into the meat sauce. Bring to a boil again. Stir in sliced basil, put dollops of ricotta cheese on top and sprinkle with mozzarella.
    400 g 14 oz ricotta, 6-8 lasagne sheets, basil leaves, 1 cup mozzarella
    layering sliced cheese on top of filling for cheat lasagne bake
  • Bake for 20 minutes.
    last step of making cheat lasagne bake by topping with cheese prior to baking

Nutrition

Calories: 1284kcalCarbohydrates: 66gProtein: 80gFat: 77gSaturated Fat: 35gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 29gTrans Fat: 3gCholesterol: 275mgSodium: 1770mgPotassium: 1966mgFiber: 7gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 2397IUVitamin C: 44mgCalcium: 605mgIron: 9mg
Keyword cheat, ground beef, Lasagne, Mozzarella, ricotta
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