#25 Meat Lasagna With Salad Recipe
Pasta layered with ricotta, ground meat, light tomato sauce & mozzarella
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Ingredients
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Lasagna
Salad
Method
Lasagna Preparation
- 1
Cook the Noodles
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add lasagna noodles and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 2
Prepare the Meat Sauce
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Add ground beef, salt, and black pepper. Cook until browned, about 7-10 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- 3
Combine Meat Sauce and Tomato Sauce
Stir in the light tomato sauce and fresh basil into the meat mixture. Simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
- 4
Mix Ricotta Filling
In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix until smooth.
- 5
Assemble the Lasagna
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). In a baking dish, spread a layer of meat sauce at the bottom. Place 4 noodles on top, then spread half of the ricotta mixture, followed by a layer of meat sauce, and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Repeat the layers, finishing with noodles topped with the remaining meat sauce and mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- 6
Salad Preparation
- 7
Prepare the Salad
In a large bowl, combine mixed salad greens, cherry tomatoes, and sliced cucumber.
- 8
Make the Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- 9
Toss the Salad
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately alongside the lasagna.