Tammy's Winner Lasagna - Master Cookbook Recipe # 319

Name: Tammy's Winner Lasagna - Master Cookbook Recipe # 319
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 80 min
Yield: 6-8
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 1 lb. ground chuck, browned & drained; 1/2 medium onion, chopped; 8 oz. can tomato sauce; 14.5 oz. can petite diced tomatoes; 2 garlic cloves, pressed; 2 tsp McCormick Italian seasoning; 2 tsp Badia roasted garlic powder; 16 oz. Ricotta cheese; 1 cup fresh mozzarella cheese, shredded; 1 1/2 tsp McCormick Italian seasoning; 1 box no-boil (oven-ready) lasagna noodles

This "Winner" lasagna is a beloved staple because it balances rich flavor with simple techniques. Whether you're using ground chuck or a mix of beef and sausage, the blend of Romano and fresh mozzarella creates a cheese layer that is absolutely decadent. It’s the perfect comforting meal for any night of the week.

This is recipe #319 in Tammy’s Master Cookbook.

Prep time: 20 minCook time: 1 hr Total time: 1 hr 20 min

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Ingredients

The Sauce:
1 lb. ground chuck, browned & drained
1/2 medium onion, chopped
8 oz. can tomato sauce
14.5 oz. can petite diced tomatoes
2 garlic cloves, pressed
2 tsp McCormick Italian seasoning
2 tsp Badia roasted garlic powder
The Cheese Layer:
16 oz. Ricotta cheese
1 cup fresh mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 1/2 tsp McCormick Italian seasoning
The Pasta:
1 box no-boil (oven-ready) lasagna noodles

Instructions

Prepare Meat Sauce: Brown the ground chuck with the chopped onion in a large skillet. Drain off the excess grease. Add the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, pressed garlic, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder. Simmer on low-medium heat for about 10 minutes.
Prep Noodles: Even though these are "oven-ready" noodles, for the best texture, boil them for just 5 minutes in water with 1 tsp of salt, then drain.
Mix Cheeses: In a medium bowl, combine the Ricotta cheese, 1 cup of shredded mozzarella, and the 1 1/2 tsp of Italian seasoning. Mix well.
Assemble: Spray a 2.5 qt. baking dish with cooking spray. Spread a small amount of sauce on the bottom. Add a layer of noodles, followed by a layer of the cheese mixture. Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used.
Top & Bake: Finish with a final layer of fresh grated mozzarella and a sprinkle of Italian seasoning. Bake at 350°F for 60 minutes until bubbly and golden.

Notes

Tammy’s Tips "For a more authentic Italian flavor, try using half a pound of ground beef and half a pound of Italian sausage!" If you decide to skip boiling the "oven-ready" noodles entirely, just be sure to add 1 cup of water to your sauce mixture so the noodles have enough moisture to soften while baking.