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Meat Lasagna

November 4, 2015 by Peter Block 15 Comments

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Is there anything more comforting than a big bowl of lasagna?  Really, it is a bowl of noodles, sauce and either the vegetables or meat one adds.  I think so many cultures have dishes that meld ingredients together in a way that mother’s could put a dinner on the table without slaving for hours. Lasagna is that Italian contribution.  Most pasta dish are refined.  This Meat Lasagna is noodles, sauce, meat and herbs layered one upon the other.

Meat Lasagna

Meat Lasagna

Meat Lasagna

Meat Lasagna

 

Meat Lasagna

Meat Lasagna

I am not trying to sell the lasagna short.  It is just such comfort food.  All of these ingredients could be adding into a baking dish, mixed and cooked together and the flavor would be great.  The layering does add an element of sophistication to the dish.  Can a comfort food be sophisticated?  What do you think?  Nonetheless, it is so good.

Meat Lasagna

Meat Lasagna

Meat Lasagna

The meat is a mixture of ground turkey (less fat) and mild turkey Italian sausage to spice it up a bit.  Traditional Italian seasonings are added to the meat and then the meat is balanced with whole stewed tomatoes and some fresh basil.  The dish is really easy to assemble.  The lasagna is alternating flat noodles, meat, cheese, pasta sauce, more meat and more cheese.  Then, it is baked to a melty, cheesy perfection.

Meat Lasagna

Meat Lasagna

Meat Lasagna
2015-11-04 03:24:54
Serves 8
A classic meat lasagna layered with a three cheese blend of ricotta, mozzarella and fresh mozzarella.
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Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 15 min
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 15 min
Ingredients
  1. 1 1/4 pounds ground turkey
  2. 1 pound mild Italian sausage
  3. 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  4. 1 tablespoon salt
  5. 1 tablespoon pepper
  6. 29 ounce can whole tomatoes
  7. 2 tablespoons fresh basil
  8. 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
  9. 2 packages lasagna noodles
  10. 4 cups mozzarella, shredded
  11. 8 ounces fresh mozzarella
  12. 16 ounces ricotta
  13. 14 - 15 ounces of pasta sauce
  14. 1/4 cup pasta puree
Instructions
  1. Cook the lasagna noodles according to the box instructions. Set aside and drizzle with olive oil.
  2. Heat a stock pot on medium high heat. When hot, add the ground turkey and ground sausage.
  3. When browned, add the tomato paste and mix in.
  4. Next, add the tomatoes and break up with a wooden spoon. Cook for 5 minutes to let the liquid cook out and the tomatoes break down.
  5. Finish off the cooking of the meat by adding the basil and cook for one more minute.
Assembling the Lasagna
  1. Begin by covering the bottom of the pan with the pasta sauce.
  2. Next add a noodle layer, followed by with some meat and finished with mozzarella and some more sauce.
  3. Add noodles, puree, meat and fresh mozzarella and more sauce.
  4. Add noodles and mozzarella.
  5. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 45 minutes.
  6. Add a little more mozzarella and broil on high for 3 - 4 minutes.
  7. Serve and enjoy!
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The ground turkey and sausage in the stock pot.

Browning Meat

Browning Meat

 The tomato paste, whole tomatoes and basil added.

Tomato Paste Added

Tomato Paste Added

Whole Tomatoes Added

Whole Tomatoes Added

Herbs Added

Herbs Added

The sauce added to the baking dish, followed by the noodles and the ricotta.

Sauce in Pan

Sauce in Pan

Noodles Ricotta Added

Noodles Ricotta Added

The first meat layer followed by the mozzarella and then the sauce added. 

Meat Added

Meat Added

Cheese Added

Cheese Added

Sauce Added

Sauce Added

The second layer of meat topped with the fresh mozzarella and then finished off with the noodles and more cheese.

Meat & Fresh Mozzarella Added

Meat & Fresh Mozzarella Added

Final Noodle Layer & Cheese on Top

Final Noodle Layer & Cheese on Top

Te Meat Lasagna taken out of the oven.

Meat Lasagna out of Oven

Meat Lasagna out of Oven

The final plated dish.

Meat Lasagna

Meat Lasagna Plated

 

 

 

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  1. Randy

    November 19, 2015 at 9:36 pm

    I love lasagna so much! Your photos are so stunning and makes me wanna have this so badly right now.

    Reply
    • Peter Block

      November 19, 2015 at 10:41 pm

      You are very kind Randy. Thx for stopping by.

      Reply
  2. Patricia @ Grab a Plate

    November 6, 2015 at 7:51 pm

    So comforting, for sure! I love that you doubled up on turkey, especially with the turkey sausage. Nice!

    Reply
    • Peter Block

      November 8, 2015 at 3:48 pm

      The sausage really adds a lot of flavor.

      Reply
  3. Nicole Neverman

    November 4, 2015 at 6:07 pm

    I agree with you, lasagna is the BEST comfort food and your one is absolutely amazing. I love that you have used some turkey in here and I really love that layer of mozzarella 🙂

    Reply
  4. Debi @ Life Currents

    November 4, 2015 at 1:38 pm

    This looks great! I love serving a big dish like this for a family dinner. My husband will love this!

    Reply
    • Peter Block

      November 4, 2015 at 1:41 pm

      Then you need to make this for your husband.

      Reply
  5. Suzy | The Mediterranean Dish

    November 4, 2015 at 11:19 am

    Nothing like a classic! And I love the use of turkey here too.

    Reply
    • Peter Block

      November 4, 2015 at 1:41 pm

      By adding the sausage, nothing is lost using turkey.

      Reply
  6. KC the Kitchen Chopper

    November 4, 2015 at 11:04 am

    The Hubby would love this dish. Lasagna is one of his favorites.

    Reply
    • Peter Block

      November 4, 2015 at 1:41 pm

      It is hearty for the man of the house.

      Reply
  7. Janette@culinaryginger

    November 4, 2015 at 10:55 am

    When I think of lasagna, this is what I picture. Looks perfect.

    Reply
    • Peter Block

      November 4, 2015 at 1:40 pm

      I like your picture!

      Reply
  8. Camilla

    November 4, 2015 at 10:05 am

    I love that you use turkey in this delicious looking lasagne, so much healthier and the ricotta is a fab idea too:-)

    Reply
    • Peter Block

      November 4, 2015 at 1:40 pm

      I always use turkey because my wife does not each much red meat. I never notice the difference.

      Reply

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