Description
A hearty twist on two comfort food classics, Meatloaf Lasagna combines layers of savory meatloaf filling, pasta sheets, creamy ricotta, and melted cheese for a rich and satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 lb ground pork
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 12 lasagna noodles, cooked
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1 large egg (for ricotta mixture)
- 3 cups marinara sauce
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (for topping)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté onion and garlic until soft.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, eggs, milk, Worcestershire, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and the sautéed onion/garlic mixture. Mix well.
- In another bowl, mix ricotta cheese with 1 egg until smooth.
- Spread 1/2 cup marinara sauce on the bottom of the baking dish. Lay down a layer of lasagna noodles.
- Spread half of the meatloaf mixture over the noodles, followed by some marinara sauce, a layer of ricotta, and a sprinkle of mozzarella.
- Repeat layers with remaining noodles, meatloaf mixture, ricotta, marinara, and mozzarella.
- Finish with noodles, marinara, mozzarella, and Parmesan on top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 15 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let rest 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey for a leaner option.
- Make ahead and refrigerate overnight before baking for a quicker dinner.
- Serve with garlic bread and salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American