Carnivore's Lasagna

Indulge in the hearty, flavor-packed delight of "Carnivore's Lasagna," a meat lover's dream that redefines classic Italian comfort food. This decadent dish layers a rich blend of ground beef and Italian sausage simmered in a robust tomato sauce with creamy ricotta, gooey mozzarella, and nutty Parmesan cheeses. Perfectly seasoned with garlic, onion, and Italian herbs, each bite offers a symphony of bold, savory flavors. Paired with no-boil lasagna noodles for easy assembly, this recipe bakes to bubbly, golden perfection in your oven. Ideal for feeding a crowd, this satisfying lasagna is perfect for family dinners, potlucks, or meal prep with leftovers you'll actually crave.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:90 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 lb ground Italian sausage
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 28 oz crushed tomatoes
• 6 oz tomato paste
• 15 oz tomato sauce
• 2 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp sugar
• 12 no-boil lasagna noodles
• 16 oz ricotta cheese
• 4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1.5 cups grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 egg
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

In a large skillet, cook ground beef and Italian sausage over medium heat until browned, breaking it into crumbles. Drain excess fat.

Step 3

Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the meat. Cook until the onion is transparent, about 5 minutes.

Step 4

Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, dried basil, salt, black pepper, and sugar. Simmer the sauce on low heat for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 5

In a medium mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, 2 cups of shredded mozzarella, 1 cup of grated Parmesan, the egg, and chopped parsley. Stir until well mixed.

Step 6

Spread 1 cup of meat sauce in the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 7

Layer 4 lasagna noodles over the sauce. Spread 1/3 of the ricotta mixture over the noodles. Top with 1/4 of the remaining meat sauce. Repeat the layers two more times, ending with the remaining meat sauce.

Step 8

Sprinkle the top with the remaining 2 cups of shredded mozzarella and 0.5 cups of grated Parmesan cheese.

Step 9

Cover the dish with aluminum foil, ensuring the foil does not touch the cheese to avoid sticking. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.

Step 10

Remove the foil and bake for an additional 25 minutes or until the cheese is melted, bubbling, and lightly golden.

Step 11

Let the lasagna rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving to allow the layers to set.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(4184.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	7955.3

Total Fat 404.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 187.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.7g
Cholesterol 1558.4mg	0%
Sodium 12531.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 658.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 47.9g	0%
Total Sugars 86.6g
Protein 467.1g	0%

Vitamin D 48IU	0%
Calcium 7073.8mg	0%
Iron 49.6mg	0%
Potassium 7289.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 44.7%

Protein: 22.9%

Carbs: 32.4%