Grandma Karen’s Homemade Lasagna
A staple in our home growing up, no recipe reminds us of our Grandma Karen’s loving and thoughtful spirit quite like her lasagna. Always baking at least two so she could drop off a home-cooked meal for her kids and grandkids, or to have one on hand for a neighbour in need, it’s more than just a meal — it’s a warm reminder of her kindness and the simple ways she shows love. – Jen K., AB
- Prep: 15 minutes
- Cooking: 1 hour 15 minutes
Ingredients
- 12 strips (350 g) lasagna noodles
- 1 ½ lbs (750 g) ground beef
- 1 cup (250 mL) chopped onion
- 1 can (28 fl. oz./796 mL) diced tomatoes (with juice)
- 1 can (13 fl. oz./398 mL) tomato sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 ½ tsp (7 mL) dried oregano
- 1 tsp (5 mL) crushed dried basil
- ½ cup (125 mL) Canadian Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cups (500 mL) creamed Canadian cottage cheese
- 12 slices (350 g total) Canadian mozzarella cheese
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Preparation
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Cook lasagna noodles according to package directions; drain.
Meanwhile, in skillet set over medium-high heat, cook beef for 8 to 10 minutes or until browned. Pour off grease; add onion and cook until translucent. Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, garlic, oregano and basil. Simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
In medium bowl, stir together Parmesan cheese, egg and cottage cheese.
Arrange a layer of 3 lasagna noodles on bottom of lightly greased 13 x 9-inch (33 x 23 cm) baking dish. Layer with half the beef mixture, a layer of noodles, the cottage cheese mixture, a layer of noodles, and the remaining beef mixture. Top with a final layer of noodles. Arrange mozzarella slices on top. Cover with foil.
Bake for 45 minutes. Uncover and bake for 15 minutes or until mozzarella is golden and bubbling.
Tips
If desired, add 10 oz (280 g) thawed chopped spinach to cottage cheese mixture. Prepare and bake two lasagnas, if desired. Enjoy one right away, and let the other cool completely before covering tightly and freezing for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight before reheating.
Nutritional information
Per serving| Energy: | 460 Calories |
| Protein: | 36 g |
| Carbohydrate: | 37 g |
| Fat: | 18 g |
| Fibre: | 2.8 g |
| Sodium: | 837 mg |
Top 5 Nutrients
| (% DV*) | |
|---|---|
| Calcium: | 27 % / 356 mg |
| Vitamin B12: | 93 % |
| Selenium: | 92 % |
| Niacin: | 84 % |
| Thiamin: | 79 % |
