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Broken lasagna recipe
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Broken Lasagna

Broken lasagna cooked in a rich tomato and beef sauce, finished with ricotta, mozzarella, parmesan, and sharp cheddar, and topped with fresh basil.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: easy lasagna, lasagna recipe
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 837kcal
Author: Vanjo Merano

Equipment

  • Large pan
  • Cooking spoon

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces lasagna broken into pieces
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 5 pieces tomatoes whole
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 cup sharp cheddar grated
  • 6 tablespoons parmesan cheese grated
  • 3/4 cup mozzarella shredded
  • 8 pieces fresh basil chopped
  • 1 medium yellow onion minced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a large pan. Arrange the whole tomatoes around the pan.
    3 tablespoons olive oil, 5 pieces tomatoes
  • Add the ground beef in the center and sauté gently without disturbing the tomatoes until the beef browns.
    1 lb ground beef, 5 pieces tomatoes
  • Add the garlic and onion. Sauté for about 2 minutes.
    3 cloves garlic, 1 medium yellow onion
  • Peel off the tomato skins, mash the tomatoes, and stir well with the beef mixture.
    5 pieces tomatoes
  • Add tomato paste and pour in beef broth. Stir and simmer for 20 minutes.
    3 tablespoons tomato paste, 4 cups beef broth
  • Add the broken lasagna pieces. Stir occasionally and cook until al dente according to package directions.
    8 ounces lasagna
  • Season with ground black pepper and mix in the chopped fresh basil.
    1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, 8 pieces fresh basil
  • Stir in ricotta, sharp cheddar, parmesan, and mozzarella. Gently mix until the cheeses melt and the sauce becomes creamy.
    1/2 cup ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup sharp cheddar, 6 tablespoons parmesan cheese, 3/4 cup mozzarella
  • Transfer to a serving bowl. Serve warm with garlic bread.

Nutrition

Calories: 837kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 50g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 22g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 132mg | Sodium: 1439mg | Potassium: 810mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 780IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 425mg | Iron: 4mg