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Better Than the Freezer Aisle: Copycat Stouffer's Lasagna

<p>Simple, classic, and cost effective, this remake of the popular frozen box lasagna is less expensive per serving and doesn't have any mystery ingredients. So not only is it a win for your wallet, but for your health too!</p>
6 Servings Recipe By

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups cook Ground Beef
  • 1 3/4 cups cook Ground Italian Sausage
  • 34 ounces Tomato Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Italian Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoons Black Pepper
  • 1/2 cups Parmesan Cheese, Grated
  • 15 ounces Ricotta Cheese
  • 9 ounces No-Boil Lasagna
  • 2 cups Mozzarella Cheese, Shredded

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Nutritional Information

  • 1 serving = 4"x4" piece
  • 890 Calories
  • 55g Total Fat
  • 25g Sat Fat
  • 1g Trans Fat
  • 187mg Cholesterol
  • 1922mg Sodium
  • 46g Total Carb
  • 4g Fiber
  • 7g Total Sugars (Includes 0g Added Sugars)
  • 53g Protein
  • 28 WW Freestyle

Make It Now Cooking Directions

These directions are for cooking this recipe to serve immediately and NOT to freeze for later.

  1. In a large pan over medium heat, combine ground beef, sausage, tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, nutmeg, red pepper flakes, and black pepper.
  2. Cook for 15 minutes.
  3. Set aside to cool.
  4. In a small bowl, stir together grated Parmesan and ricotta cheese.
  5. Pour 1/2 cup of sauce into the bottom of indicated number of pans.
  6. Top with enough lasagna noodles to cover the bottom.
  7. Layer meat sauce, ricotta cheese mixture, and then lasagna noodles ending with meat sauce on top.
  8. Cover top of lasagna with mozzarella cheese.
  9. Bake at 375 covered for 45 minutes.
  10. Uncover and bake another 10 minutes.

Freeze For Later Cooking Directions

These directions help you cook or prepare this meal PRIOR to being frozen for serving later (see Serving Day Directions when you are ready to prepare it to eat).

Why would I want to freeze this?

  1. In a large pan over medium heat, combine ground beef, sausage, tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, nutmeg, red pepper flakes, and black pepper.
  2. Cook for 15 minutes.
  3. Set aside to cool.
  4. In a small bowl, stir together grated Parmesan and ricotta cheese.
  5. Pour 1/2 cup of sauce into the bottom of indicated number of pans.
  6. Top with enough lasagna noodles to cover the bottom.
  7. Layer meat sauce, ricotta cheese mixture, and then lasagna noodles ending with meat sauce on top.
  8. Cover top of lasagna with mozzarella cheese.
  9. Cover tightly with foil, label, and freeze.

Make From Frozen Serving Day Directions

These directions help you cook or reheat this meal AFTER it's been frozen for when you are ready to eat it.

  1. Thaw: In fridge
  2. Bake at 375 covered for 45 minutes.
  3. Uncover and bake another 10 minutes.

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