Most people cringe when I tell them I use rice pasta for my meat lasagna instead. I don’t quite get it… rice pasta has been one of the best things to happen to me!
I prefer the Tinkyada pasta brand because it cooks so well. It keeps its shape, great hot or cold, and easy to make al dente or soft depending on your mood. I also used this brand on my Sensational Spinach and Pancetta Meatballs recipe.
I developed a super easy and yummy meat lasagna recipe that anyone can make! I like to make it for a company because it’s a sure crowd pleaser, and nobody has to know it’s not glutinous!
Most Amazing Meat Lasagna
Print RecipeIngredients
- olive oil
- 1/2 – 1 whole onion diced
- 1/2 bell pepper
- 6-12 cloves of garlic
- 1 package of ground lean turkey meat (or beef)
- 3 chicken sausage links (pork, beef, spicy)
- garlic pepper seasoning
- veggies of your choice, I like zucchini, spinach
- spicy spaghetti seasoning/mix of Italian herbs
- 32-ounce jar tomato sauce
- 1 package of Tinkyada lasagna noodles
- 14-ounce jar of no-fat cottage cheese
- fresh or dried parsley
- 8-ounce package of shredded mozzarella cheese and parmesan
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion, cook, until it begins to caramelize. Add the garlic and pepper and sauté until veggies start getting soft and flavorful.
2. Add the sausage and ground turkey (chop it with your spoon) and cook it until it starts to brown. Once the meat is thoroughly cooked, pour a jar of tomato sauce and spicy spaghetti seasoning. Let the sauce mixture simmer on low for about 15 minutes. You can either store the sauce in the fridge or use it right away!
3. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
4. In a 9×13 inch baking dish, layer lasagna noodles, cottage cheese mixed with parsley, and sauce. I make this layering pattern twice and then sprinkle shredded cheese.
5. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes. Uncover and bake for 15 minutes.
6. Let stand for 20 minutes. If you can’t wait to eat the deliciousness, then the lasagna doesn’t keep its shape. But no worries, it’s just as yummy!
