Ricotta Beef Bake
Experience a mouthwatering blend of creamy ricotta and savory ground beef in every bite of this delightful baked dish. Perfectly seasoned and layered with rich tomato sauce, mozzarella, and lasagna sheets, this recipe is sure to satisfy your cravings for a comforting and hearty meal.
ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 8 lasagna sheets
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
steps
- 1.
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2.
In a skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
- 3.
In a bowl, combine the cooked ground beef, ricotta cheese, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- 4.
In a baking dish, spread a thin layer of tomato sauce on the bottom.
- 5.
Place a layer of lasagna sheets on top of the sauce.
- 6.
Spread half of the ricotta-beef mixture evenly over the lasagna sheets.
- 7.
Sprinkle half of the grated mozzarella cheese over the ricotta-beef layer.
- 8.
Repeat the layering process with tomato sauce, lasagna sheets, ricotta-beef mixture, and mozzarella cheese.
- 9.
Finish with a final layer of tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese on top.
- 10.
Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- 11.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- 12.
Let it cool for a few minutes, garnish with fresh basil leaves, and serve hot.
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