Classic Italian Lasagna Recipe

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Classic Italian Lasagna
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Ingredients
13
Count
Nutrition
900
Calories
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add the vegetable oil [the opil will help prevent the lasagna noodles from sticking together.] Cook the lasagna to almost al dente, about six minutes [the center of the pasta should remain somewhat hard so that it wont overcook and become soggy when baked]. Drain, then rinse the noodles under cold water to stop the cooking and help remove any excess starch. Cover lightly with a damp towel to prevent the pasta from drying out. Set aside.
  2. In a large saute pan, heat the olive oil over a medium-high heat. Add theground beef and 1/2 teaspoon each of salt and pepper, and saute until thebeef is brown, breaking up any large clumps, about eight minutes. Remove from heat and drain any excess fat. Let cool completely.
  3. In a medium bowl, mix the bechamel and marinara sauces to blened. Season the sauce with more salt and pepper to taste.
  4. In another medium bowl, mix the ricotta, eggs, and 1/2 teaspoon each of salt and pepper to blend. Set aside. Spread the butter over the bottom of a 9 by 13 inch baking dish,. Spoon 1/3 of the bechamel-marinara sauce over the bottom of the dish. Arrange five lasagna noodles atop the sauce over-lapping slightly and covering the bottom entirely. Spread the ricotta mixtures evenly over the noodles.
  5. Top with the spinach.Arrange 5 more lasagna noodles atop the spinach. then top with the ground beef. Spoon 1/3 of the raining bechamel-marinara sauce over, Then sprinkle 1/2 cup of the mozzarella cheese. Top with the remaining five lasagna noodles. Spoon the remaining bechamel-marinara sauce over the noodles, then sprinkle with the remaining mozzerella cheese and Parmesan cheese.[The lasagna can be made at this point up to one day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Uncover before baking.]
  6. Line a large heavy baking sheet with foil. Place the baking dish on the baking sheet.Bake until the Lasagna is heated through and the top is bubbling , about 45 minutes.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 899.84 Kcal (3767 kJ)
Calories from fat 550.31 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 61.15g 94%
Cholesterol 284.44mg 95%
Sodium 1267.91mg 53%
Potassium 761.11mg 16%
Total Carbs 27.34g 9%
Sugars 5.32g 21%
Dietary Fiber 1.77g 7%
Protein 44.78g 90%
Vitamin C 4.3mg 7%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 3.9mg 22%
Calcium 583.3mg 58%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 129.18 Kcal (541 kJ)
Calories from fat 79 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.78g 94%
Cholesterol 40.83mg 95%
Sodium 182.02mg 53%
Potassium 109.26mg 16%
Total Carbs 3.92g 9%
Sugars 0.76g 21%
Dietary Fiber 0.25g 7%
Protein 6.43g 90%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 7%
Iron 0.6mg 22%
Calcium 83.7mg 58%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 22.7
    Points
  • 23
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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