Italian Grandma Makes Lasagna

ricotta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Cottage cheese lowers fat content while maintaining creaminess.

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often less expensive.

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: provolone cheese

Part-skim mozzarella reduces fat, while provolone is usually cheaper.

Parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated Pecorino Romano

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free, while Pecorino is often more affordable.

Make fresh pasta using the flour, semolina flour, eggs, and salt mixed with water.

Prepare the ricotta mixture by combining ricotta, grated Pecorino Romano, shredded mozzarella, chopped parsley, and eggs.

Assemble the lasagna tray by layering fresh pasta, crushed meatballs, sauce/gravy, ricotta mixture, and cheese.

Cooking Techniques

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