Simply Traditional Lasagna

Recipesfull introduces to you: Italian Recipes. (Simply Traditional Lasagna). A traditional lasagna, with about half the time and effort! I always cook extra to have leftovers, but the more I cook, the more they eat! Serve with garlic toast and salad.

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 40 mins

Total: 1hr

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Simply Traditional Lasagna

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef

1 pound bulk Italian sausage

½ cup warm water

1 cup sliced black olives

1 pinch basil

2 teaspoons garlic powder

1 tablespoon dried oregano

1 ½ teaspoons dried sage

2 teaspoons ground black pepper

2 tablespoons minced garlic

1 tablespoon dried onion flakes

2 (14 ounce) jars marinara sauce

1 (16 ounce) package lasagna noodles

8 ounces ricotta cheese

1 pound mozzarella cheese

shredded

Mediterranean Black Olive Bread

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Brown the ground beef and Italian sausage in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drain excess grease. Stir in the water and black olives and season with basil garlic powder oregano sage pepper minced garlic and onion flakes. Simmer for about 15 minutes stirring frequently. Stir in the marinara sauce and remove from the heat.

Step 2

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 3

Place a layer of the meat and sauce in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Cover with a layer of dry noodles. Spread a thin layer of ricotta cheese over the noodles and sprinkle with a little mozzarella cheese. Cover with another layer of sauce and repeat layering ending with the meat and sauce on top. Reserve about 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese for later.

Step 4

Bake for 45 minutes in the preheated oven but check after 30 minutes depending on how thick the lasagna is. Lasagna is cooked when you can easily stick a knife into it. Sprinkle the reserved cheese over the top and return to the oven for about 10 minutes for a nice melted cheese topping.

Nutritional Information

Simply Traditional Lasagna

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 735.5

% Daily Value *

Protein: 43.8g 88%

Carbohydrates: 62.5g 20%

Dietary Fiber: 5.7g 23%

Sugars: 12g

Fat: 34.6g 53%

Saturated Fat: 14.7g 74%

Cholesterol: 103.8mg 35%

Vitamin A Iu: 982IU 20%

Niacin Equivalents: 17.5mg 135%

Vitamin B6: 0.6mg 36%

Vitamin C: 3.7mg 6%

Folate: 140.9mcg 35%

Calcium: 604.4mg 60%

Iron: 5.2mg 29%

Magnesium: 84.1mg 30%

Potassium: 779.7mg 22%

Sodium: 1452.5mg 58%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 34%

Calories From Fat: 311

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.