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Irish Lasagna Casserole

Cultural Context

Irish Lasagna Casserole combines elements of traditional Irish comfort food with Italian lasagna, reflecting the fusion of cultures in Ireland. This dish often features hearty ingredients like ground beef and vegetables, layered with pasta and cheese, making it a popular choice for family meals and gatherings. Modern variations may include different meats or vegetables, adapting to personal tastes while keeping the essence of this comforting casserole alive.

IrishIEmain
60 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1 pound pre-cooked ground beef
5 cheese ravioli
1 can diced tomatoes
pasta sauce (Reg brand)
mozzarella cheese
sweet basil
red pepper flakes
salt
granulated garlic
parmesan cheese

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner and healthier.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

Vegetable broth is lower in calories.

lasagna noodles

🥗Healthier: zucchini slices

💰Cheaper: noodles made from flour

Zucchini slices reduce carbs.

1

Dump the raviolis into a casserole dish.

2

Take a mixing bowl and place it on top of the raviolis along with a strainer.

3

Rinse the diced tomatoes with water and then sprinkle them over the raviolis, smoothing them out evenly.

4

Add about half of the pre-cooked ground beef to the casserole dish and spread it out evenly.

5

Drizzle pasta sauce over the beef and ravioli mixture for a nice coating.

6

Sprinkle a light amount of mozzarella cheese over the mixture, being careful not to overdo it since the ravioli contains cheese.

7

Add another layer of ravioli on top, spreading them out evenly.

8

Mix the remaining ground beef with some spaghetti sauce until fully coated.

9

Spread the beef and sauce mixture evenly over the ravioli in the casserole dish.

10

Sprinkle more mozzarella cheese lightly on top.

11

Add sweet basil and red pepper flakes for extra flavor, adjusting to taste.

12

Sprinkle a little salt over the dish.

13

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

14

Add a little more sauce on top to ensure moisture for cooking the ravioli.

15

Smooth the sauce over the dish edge to edge with a spurtle.

16

Add a couple more ravioli on top for aesthetics.

17

Bake in the oven for 30 minutes.

18

After 30 minutes, lightly dust with granulated garlic for added flavor.

19

Generously apply parmesan cheese over the entire dish, covering every square inch.

20

Cut a square from the casserole to serve.

Cooking Techniques

sautéinglayeringbaking

Equipment Needed

casserole dishmixing bowlstrainerspurtle

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milkgluten

Also Known As

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