J.R.'s Lasagna

24 g
Protein
383
Calories
26 g
Carbs
20 g
Total Fat
25 min
Prep Time
60 min
Cook Time
12
Servings
lasagna in a casserole dish

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 (24-ounce) jar traditional Italian sauce
  • 1 (2.25-ounce) can sliced black olives, undrained
  • 1 cup (8 ounces) low-fat ricotta cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
  • 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • Pepper to taste
  • 9 dried lasagna noodles, about 1 pound

Nutrition Facts

per serving

Calories: 383
Protein: 24 g
Carbohydrate: 26 g
Fiber: 3 g
Total Fat: 20 g
Saturated fat: 4 g
Cholesterol: 58 mg
Calcium: 88% DV
Sodium: 578 mg

Instructions

Brown ground meat until browned and no longer pink; drain. Add sauce and olives; heat to a simmer.

Combine ricotta, egg, ½ cup Parmesan, mozzarella, and pepper.

Spread a small amount of meat sauce in the bottom of a 9 x 13" greased ovenproof dish. Layer ingredients as follows: 3 noodles, ½ of cheese mixture, 1/3 of meat sauce. Repeat with noodles, cheese and meat sauce. Top with remaining noodles and meat sauce. 

Sprinkle with remaining ½ cup Parmesan cheese. Cover with foil and bake in 350°F oven for 1 hour until hot and bubbling in center.

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