Cheesy Lasagna (No Ricotta Cheese)

October 13, 2023

Ready for a cheesy delight that'll make your taste buds sing? Say hello to our scrumptious Cheese Sauce Lasagna – a twist on the classic without a hint of ricotta. Get ready to indulge in layers of pasta, savory meat sauce, and a luscious cheese sauce that's pure comfort on a plate.

Ingredients:

For the Meat Sauce:

1 pound ground beef
1 onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (28 oz) Tomato Sauce
2 tbsp Tomato paste
2 tsp Garlic Powder
1 tsp All Purpose Seasoning
1 tsp Black pepper
1 tbsp Brown Sugar (optional)
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
Salt and pepper to taste
1 small sweet pepper

For the Cheese Sauce:

2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup milk/heavy cream
1 tsp Garlic Powder
Salt and pepper to taste

Layers:

Lasagna noodles, cooked according to package instructions
Additional shredded mozzarella for topping

Directions:

In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat.

Add chopped onion, sweet pepper and garlic (I chopped mine in a food processor); sauté until fragrant.

Stir in tomato sauce, tomato paste, garlic powder, all-purpose seasoning, brown sugar, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper.
Simmer for 20-30 minutes, allowing the flavors to incorporate.

In a saucepan, add the milk/heavy cream to heat and then add the cheese to melt. Stir until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce will begin to thicken. Add a dash of salt and Black pepper to taste. Set aside.

Preheat your oven to 350°F (190°C).
In a baking dish, start with a layer of meat sauce, followed by lasagna noodles, and a generous drizzle of cheese sauce.
Repeat the layers, finishing with a topping of shredded mozzarella.