Lasagna with Cream Sauce and Crisp Topping
A comforting lasagna with a rich cream sauce, savory meat filling, and a crispy cheese topping. Perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner.
- Total time
- 45 min
- Servings
- 6
- Calories
- 580
- Protein
- 32g
Ingredients
- 12 sheets lasagna noodles
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella
- ½ cup grated parmesan
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F. Cook the 12 lasagna noodles in salted boiling water until al dente, about 8 minutes; drain and set aside.
- 2
In a skillet, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium-high. Add 1 lb ground beef and cook, breaking it up, until browned, about 6 minutes; season with 1 tsp salt.
- 3
Stir 2 cups marinara sauce into the beef and simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- 4
In a bowl, mix 1 cup heavy cream with 1 cup mozzarella and 1/4 cup parmesan; season with a pinch of salt.
- 5
Spread a thin layer of meat sauce in a baking dish. Layer 4 noodles, then half the remaining meat sauce, then half the cream mixture. Repeat layers, ending with noodles.
- 6
Top with remaining 1 cup mozzarella and 1/4 cup parmesan. Bake until bubbly and golden on top, about 25 minutes.
- 7
Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing; the top should be crisp and the layers set.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot
- skillet
- baking dish
- mixing bowl
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