Hearty Meatball Lasagna That Brings Comfort Home

This Meatball Lasagna is a high-protein comfort food, layered with meatballs, marinara, and gooey mozzarella.

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 1 30

Resting Time 15

Total Time 2 15

Servings: 8 slices

Course: Pasta

Cuisine: Italian

Calories: 500

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

Sauce Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil or canola oil
1 large chopped yellow onion
3 cloves garlic minced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
0.5 cups Chianti optional
28 ounces crushed tomatoes
to taste fresh thyme or dried
to taste fresh rosemary or dried
to taste fresh oregano or dried
2 leaves bay leaves
to taste salt
to taste pepper
to taste fresh basil

Meatball Ingredients

1 cup soft bread crumbs
0.5 cups heavy cream or milk
1 large egg
0.5 cups freshly grated Parmesan avoid pre-grated
1 medium grated onion
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley optional
to taste Italian seasoning
1 pound ground beef
1 pound ground pork or alternative

Lasagna Ingredients

12 pieces dried lasagna noodles
15 ounces ricotta cheese full-fat preferred
1 large egg for filling
2 cups shredded mozzarella avoid fresh mozzarella stored in water

Equipment

Large saucepan
Mixing Bowl
colander
Baking pan

Method

Preparation Steps

Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large saucepan. Sauté chopped onion until soft, about 5 minutes.
Add minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes. Stir in tomato paste and Chianti, simmer for 2-3 minutes.
Add crushed tomatoes, herbs, and bay leaves. Simmer on low for 1-2 hours.
Combine bread crumbs and heavy cream in a bowl. Add egg, garlic, Parmesan, parsley, ground meats, and seasonings, mix well.
Form meatballs and gently add them to the sauce, cooking for 25-30 minutes.
Cook lasagna noodles in salted water, drain, and lay flat on a towel.
Mix ricotta, egg, Parmesan, basil, nutmeg, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
Layer lasagna in a baking pan with sauce, noodles, ricotta, and meatballs; top with mozzarella.
Cover and bake at 375°F for 30 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 15 minutes.
Let the lasagna rest for 15-20 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 28gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 15mg

Notes

This Meatball Lasagna is a heartfelt composition of flavors and textures that transforms any meal into a memorable experience.

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