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Freezer Lasagna Recipe
A hearty and delicious lasagna perfect for freezing and serving later. Layers of rich meat, cheese, and pasta come together in this classic dish.
Ingredients
Noodles
- 18 uncooked Lasagna noodles
- 2 pounds ground beef (85% lean, 15% fat)
- 2 diced onions
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 grated carrot
- 1 sliced celery stalk
- 13 oz canned mushrooms (drained) (two 6.5-oz cans)
- 48 oz pasta sauce (or 3 pints of marinara)
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 30 oz ricotta cheese (two containers)
- 1 egg egg
- 2/3 cup finely grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup dried parsley
- 16 oz shredded mozzarella
- 8 oz shredded parmesan cheese
Dried parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook lasagna noodles according to package instructions and set aside.
- Brown ground beef with diced onions, garlic, carrot, and celery until cooked through.
- Mix cooked meat with pasta sauce, salt, pepper, and oregano.
- Layer noodles, meat sauce, ricotta, and cheeses in a baking dish. Repeat layers and top with shredded mozzarella and parmesan.
- Cover and freeze or bake at 375°F (190°C) for 45-60 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Notes
Let the lasagna rest for 10 minutes before serving for best results.