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Tangy Vanilla Beef Lasagna

A unique twist on traditional lasagna, featuring layers of beef, tangy tomato sauce, and a hint of vanilla for a surprising flavor profile.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Beef Mixture
  • 1 lb ground beef preferably lean
  • 1 cup onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 can crushed tomatoes 28 oz
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract pure
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
Cheese Mixture
  • 15 oz ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 tsp dried basil
Lasagna Assembly
  • 9 sheets lasagna noodles uncooked

Method
 

Prepare the Beef Mixture
  1. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat.
  2. Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until softened.
  3. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, vanilla extract, oregano, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 15 minutes.
Prepare the Cheese Mixture
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, beaten egg, and dried basil. Mix well.
Assemble the Lasagna
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Spread a thin layer of the beef mixture on the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  3. Layer 3 lasagna noodles over the beef mixture, followed by half of the cheese mixture, and then another layer of beef mixture.
  4. Repeat the layers, finishing with noodles and the remaining beef mixture on top.
  5. Sprinkle additional mozzarella cheese on top if desired.
  6. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
Serve
  1. Let the lasagna cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For a vegetarian option, substitute ground beef with lentils or mushrooms.

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