Ingredients
– 1 pound ground beef
– 8 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled
– 1 medium onion, diced
– 3 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 jar (24 ounces) marinara sauce
– 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
– 12 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained
– 2 cups ricotta cheese
– 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
– 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
– 1 egg
– Salt and pepper to taste
– Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Creating the Parmesan Garlic Bacon Cheeseburger Lasagna can be easy if you follow these clear steps:
1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Cook the Beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat.
3. Add Bacon and Onion: Stir in the crumbled bacon and diced onion, cooking until the onion softens.
4. Incorporate Garlic: Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
5. Mix in Sauce: Pour in the marinara sauce and Italian seasoning. Simmer for about 5 minutes.
6. Prepare Cheese Mixture: In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, 1 cup of mozzarella cheese, egg, and half of the Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
7. Layer Ingredients: In a large baking dish, spread a thin layer of the meat sauce. Place a layer of lasagna noodles over the sauce.
8. Add Cheese Mixture: Spread half of the ricotta cheese mixture over the noodles, followed by another layer of meat sauce.
9. Repeat Layers: Add another layer of noodles, then the remaining ricotta mixture, and another layer of meat sauce.
10. Top with Noodles and Sauce: Place the final layer of noodles on top and cover with the remaining meat sauce.
11. Finish with Cheese: Sprinkle the rest of the mozzarella and Parmesan cheese on top.
12. Bake: Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until the top is bubbly and golden.
13. Cool: Let the lasagna cool for about 10 minutes before serving.
Following these steps will guide you to create a delicious lasagna that is sure to impress.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 servings
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Fat: 28g
- Protein: 36g