My Favorite Lasagna - Lasagna Bolognese with Ricotta

ricotta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Cottage cheese is lower in fat and calories while still providing creaminess.

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: provolone

Part-skim mozzarella reduces fat content while provolone is often less expensive.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grana padano

Nutritional yeast is a dairy-free option, while grana padano is a more affordable cheese.

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork can be cheaper.

Boil a tall pot of water and season generously with salt.

Add lasagna noodles to boiling water and stir to prevent sticking. Cook until al dente.

Drain the pasta and transfer to a dish with cold water to prevent sticking.

Prepare the ricotta filling by mixing together ricotta cheese, Parmigiano-Reggiano, egg, chopped fresh basil, oregano, salt, and black pepper.

Layer the lasagna by starting with a spoonful of bolognese sauce at the bottom of the baking dish.

Add a layer of lasagna noodles, followed by a thin layer of ricotta filling, then more bolognese sauce, and a sprinkle of mozzarella and Parmigiano-Reggiano.

Repeat the layering process until all ingredients are used, finishing with a generous layer of bolognese sauce and cheese on top.

Cover the lasagna with foil, tenting it slightly to avoid sticking, and bake at 375°F for 20 minutes covered, then 20 minutes uncovered.

Broil for a few minutes at the end to achieve a brown cheesy top.

Let the lasagna cool slightly before serving.

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