Emeril's 1-2-3 Lasagna

Name: Emeril's 1-2-3 Lasagna
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 10 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 12 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef; 5 cups spaghetti sauce; 15 ounces ricotta cheese; 2 large eggs; 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated; 1 lb mozzarella cheese, grated; 1/2 teaspoon Emeril's Original Essence, to taste; 1/2 teaspoon salt, to taste; 2 teaspoons fresh parsley, chopped; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, to taste; 12 lasagna noodles, uncooked

Submitted by HeatherFeather

"Emeril made this on an episode featuring cooking for kids. This was very filling and rich and tasty."

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Ready In:: 1hr 30mins
Ingredients:: 12
Serves:: 12

ingredients

2 lbs ground beef
5 cups spaghetti sauce
15 ounces ricotta cheese
2 large eggs
1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1 lb mozzarella cheese, grated
¹⁄₂ teaspoon Emeril's Original Essence, to taste
¹⁄₂ teaspoon salt, to taste
2 teaspoons fresh parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon dried basil
¹⁄₄ teaspoon black pepper, to taste
12 lasagna noodles, uncooked

directions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
In a large saucepan, brown ground beef over medium heat, drain fat.
Season with some salt, pepper, and some Essence to taste).
Add the tomato sauce and simmer for 10 minutes.
In a large bowl fold together the ricotta cheese, eggs, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan, 1/2 cup grated mozzarella, 1/2 tsp Essence, 1/2 tsp salt, parsley, basil, and b1/4 tsp black pepper.
Spread 1 cup of the tomato sauce in the bottom of a 3-quart (13 by 9 by 2-inch) casserole.
Lay 3 lasagna noodles lengthwise down the dish.
The noodles should not touch one another. Spoon 3/4 cup of the ricotta mixture over the noodles, and spread evenly with a rubber spatula.
Sprinkle 1 cup of the mozzarella evenly over the ricotta.
Repeat with the remaining ingredients, for a total of 4 layers of noodles.
Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of mozzarella over the top layer of tomato sauce, and top with the remaining 1/2 cup of Parmesan. Cover the casserole tightly with aluminum foil, and bake, covered, for 1 hour.
Remove the casserole from the oven, and remove the aluminum foil.
Return to the oven and bake, uncovered, for 10 minutes.
Remove from the oven and let sit for 10 minutes before serving.

Questions & Replies

Just saw it says uncooked noodles. Will any brand of noodle work?

Elizabeth D.
Do the noodles have to be cooked.

Elizabeth D.

Reviews

I read lots of excellent reviews of this on the Food Network. I made this for a small dinner party and it worked out great! I did make Emeril's spaghetti sauce. This made an impressive tall piece (3 inches) and cut neatly. I used San Giorgio rippled lasagna noodles (uncooked) and they cooked up nice without being dry (I never took the foil off during cooking). Thanks HeatherFeather for posting! Roxygirl

Roxygirl in Colorado