Cheesy Lasagna Bake

Melted cheese and creamy ricotta complement beef, spinach and rustic lasagna noodles in this rich, oven-baked dish, perfect for batching or sharing in good company.

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PREP15 min
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Cooking40 min
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Ready in55 min

Ingredients

Pasta & Sauce

Garnish

Instructions

  1. Step
    Preheat oven to 375°F.
  2. Step
    In a deep, large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it into small pieces. Drain any excess oil.
  3. Step
    Add the onion, garlic and Italian seasoning. Cook until the onion is translucent. Stir in the spinach and cook until just wilted.
  4. Step
    Add the marinara sauce, cream, milk and stock. Bring to a simmer, then stir in the broken lasagna pieces, making sure the pasta is submerged.
  5. Step
    Transfer the mixture to a baking dish. Sprinkle mozzarella and dollop ricotta cheese over top of the lasagna evenly. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
  6. Step
    Remove the foil and broil for 5 minutes, until the cheese is golden and bubbly.

Garnish

  1. Step
    Top with basil and tomatoes if using. Serve hot.

TIP:

For an extra protein boost, blend ½ cup cottage cheese until smooth and stir it into the sauce before baking.