No-Boil Cheesy Lasagna (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
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1 pound minced beef
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2 tablespoons cooking oil
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2 (14-ounce) tins diced tomatoes
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2 (6-ounce) tins tomato paste
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1 teaspoon salt
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2 teaspoons Italian herbs
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1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
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1/4 teaspoon powdered garlic
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1 (8-ounce) pack oven-ready lasagna sheets
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1 cup grated mozzarella
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1 cup cottage or ricotta cheese
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1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan
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6 slices fresh mozzarella
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Fresh chopped parsley to top
# Preparation Steps:
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Cook beef in oil until browned, pour off excess fat. Stir in tomatoes, paste and all seasonings. Let it bubble for 5 minutes.
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Add alternating layers of pasta sheets, meaty sauce and cheese mixture in a greased dish. Continue layering. Finish with fresh mozzarella on top.
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Wrap with aluminum foil and cook at 350°F for about 35-45 minutes. Take foil off and cook another 10 minutes.
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Allow to sit for 10 minutes before cutting. Sprinkle with parsley if you want.
# Additional Tips:
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Swap ricotta for cottage cheese if needed
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Pasta sheets don't need pre-boiling
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Cooling time helps clean slicing