Lasagna & Salad - Pad Meal


Ingredients
12 servings
Lasagna Noodles
0.5 box(es)
Ground Beef
2.0 pound(s)
Onion
1.0 whole
Garlic Head
0.25 whole
Diced Tomatoes (15oz)
2.0 can(s)
Tomato Paste (6oz)
2.0 can(s)
Italian Seasoning (1.3oz)
0.25 jar(s)
Ricotta Cheese (15oz)
1.0 tub(s)
Shredded Mozzarella
1.0 package(s)
Parmesan Cheese (24oz)
0.25 jar(s)
Lettuce
1.0 head(s)
Cucumber
1.0 whole
Carrot
2.0 whole
Tomatoes
2.0 whole

Dietary Restrictions
Beef
Wheat / Gluten
Dairy

Recipe Instructions

1. Cook noodles according to package directions; drain. Cook beef and onion over medium heat 8-10 minutes or until meat is no longer pink, breaking up meat into crumbles. Add garlic; cook 1 minute.

2.Stir in tomatoes, tomato paste, water, sugar, 3 tablespoons italian seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

3. In a small bowl, mix ricotta cheese and some italian seasoning and 1/4 teaspoon salt.

4. Preheat oven to 375°. Spread 2 cups meat sauce into an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Layer with 3 noodles and a third of the ricotta mixture. Sprinkle with 1 cup mozzarella cheese and 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese. Repeat layers twice. Top with remaining meat sauce and cheeses (dish will be full).

5. Bake, covered, 25 minutes. Bake, uncovered, 25 minutes longer or until bubbly. Let stand 15 minutes before serving.

6. While Lasagna is cooking make salad.