Italian Lasagna Recipe

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Italian Lasagna
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Directions:

  1. Place ricotta, mascarpone, 2 eggs and nutmeg in a bowl and beat on low until creamy. Refrigerate.
  2. Add tomatoes, basil, salt ,1/2 cup olive oil and red wine to pot and bring to boil. Reduce and simmer 1 hours Crush the tomatoes while cooking.
  3. Bring to boil pot of water and cook lasagna noodles according to directions. Rinse in cold water and drizzle with olive oil to prevent sticking.
  4. Brown ground beef and drain.
  5. Add cooked beef to sauce and mix.
  6. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  7. Place a layer of noodles on bottom of 9x12-inch baking pan.
  8. Cover with just enough sauce to cover noodles.
  9. Add another layer of noodles crosswise (opposite pattern from first layer).
  10. Add sauce again to cover.
  11. Add another layer of noodles crosswise (opposite pattern from second layer).
  12. Add cheese mixture from frig.
  13. Add another layer of noodles crosswise (opposite pattern from third layer)You will have leftover noodles as 1 lb is not enough and 2 lb is to much.
  14. Add remainder of sauce.
  15. Grate mozzarella and spread over top.
  16. Drizzle lightly with olive oil and sprinkle some salt on top.
  17. Place toothpicks strategically to prevent foil from sticking to cheese.
  18. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
  19. Uncover and bake additional 20 minutes (note monitor this step as to not burn the cheese, all ovens are different).
  20. Take out of oven and let rest 30 minutes to set up (this is a must otherwise it will be a mess when you serve).
  21. Serve with a caeser salad and lots of garlic bread.
  22. Enjoy!
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 563.92 Kcal (2361 kJ)
Calories from fat 348.26 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 38.7g 60%
Cholesterol 106.9mg 36%
Sodium 955.92mg 40%
Potassium 435.29mg 9%
Total Carbs 22.81g 8%
Sugars 4.99g 20%
Dietary Fiber 3.59g 14%
Protein 30.2g 60%
Vitamin C 10.6mg 18%
Iron 0.9mg 5%
Calcium 712.2mg 71%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 184.41 Kcal (772 kJ)
Calories from fat 113.88 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.65g 60%
Cholesterol 34.96mg 36%
Sodium 312.59mg 40%
Potassium 142.34mg 9%
Total Carbs 7.46g 8%
Sugars 1.63g 20%
Dietary Fiber 1.17g 14%
Protein 9.88g 60%
Vitamin C 3.5mg 18%
Iron 0.3mg 5%
Calcium 232.9mg 71%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 13.8
    Points
  • 15
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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