Palmini Lasagna

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A classic lasagna made HLC-style with Palmini lasagna noodles, a hearty beef and tomato sauce, and a seasoned three-cheese filling.

Ingredients

Palmini Noodles

• 2 bags Palmini Lasagna Noodles

Meat Sauce

• 1 lb ground beef

• 1 onion, diced

• 3 teaspoons minced garlic

• 1 jar Smash Kitchen Tomato Basil Sauce

• 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning (optional)

• Salt and pepper, to taste

Cheese Mixture

• 2 cups full-fat ricotta cheese

• 1½ cups shredded mozzarella

• ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese

• ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped

• 1 large egg, beaten

• 1½ teaspoons garlic powder

• 1½ teaspoons onion powder

• 1½ teaspoons Italian seasoning

• ¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions

Prepare the Palmini Noodles

1. Rinse the Palmini noodles thoroughly.

2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil.

3. Add the noodles and boil for 15 minutes.

4. Drain well and set aside until cool enough to handle.

Prepare the Meat Sauce

1. Brown the ground beef in a large skillet or pot.

2. Add the diced onion and cook until softened.

3. Add the minced garlic and cook briefly.

4. Stir in the tomato basil sauce and Italian seasoning.

5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Prepare the Cheese Mixture

1. Add the ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, parsley, beaten egg, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, and salt to a bowl.

2. Mix until thoroughly combined.

Assemble the Lasagna

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.

2. Spread a layer of meat sauce in the bottom of your baking dish.

3. Add a layer of Palmini noodles.

4. Spread a layer of the cheese mixture over the noodles.

5. Repeat the layers of sauce, noodles, and cheese.

6. Finish with cheese on top.

7. Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes.

8. Remove the foil and bake for another 15 minutes.

9. Let the lasagna rest briefly before serving.

Pan: 8 × 12-inch baking dish Servings: 6