Dinner for 6
Make-Ahead Meat Lasagna
This layered lasagna uses meat tomato sauce, ricotta, basil, and mozzarella between no-boil noodles before baking until bubbling.
$17.27for 4 servings
$4.32 per serving$17.27 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
- 100 minstart to table
- Involveddifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $$$typical cost tier
ItalianHigh-proteinKid-friendlyFamilyDinnersCold-weather comfort
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.52Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 6 | $4.50Typical price |
| Ground beef$5.49/lb typical | 1 lb | $5.49Typical price |
| Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.46Typical price |
| Canned tomatoes$0.08/oz typical | 56 oz | $4.48Typical price |
| Milk$0.04/oz typical | 24 oz | $0.96Typical price |
| Parmesan$0.55/oz typical | 3 oz | $1.65Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | 0.25 | $0.37Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 1 | $0.30Typical price |
| Ramen and Asian noodles$0.18/oz typical | 12 oz | $2.16Typical price |
| Mozzarella$0.30/oz typical | 16 oz | $4.80Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $25.91 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion
- 6 garlic cloves
- 1 lb meatloaf mix
- 1 tsp salt (optional)
- 1 tsp black pepper (optional)
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 can (28 oz) tomato puree
- 1 can (28 oz) diced tomatoes
- 24 oz whole milk ricotta cheese
- 2 oz parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaf
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 12 no-boil flat lasagna noodles
- 1 lb whole milk mozzarella
- 1 oz parmesan cheese
Steps
- Heat the oil in a 5-quart pot and cook the onion and garlic for 5 minutes.
- Add the meatloaf mix, salt, and pepper, then cook for 10 minutes until it reaches 160 F.
- Stir in the cream, tomato puree, diced tomatoes, and basil, then simmer uncovered for 20 minutes.
- Mix the ricotta, 2 ounces Parmesan, egg, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Layer sauce, noodles, ricotta, and mozzarella in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish, repeating until used.
- Cover and bake at 375 F for 30 minutes, uncover and bake for 15 minutes, then rest for 10 minutes.
Swaps
- Ground beef for Ground turkeyabout $0.50/lb less at typical prices
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Mozzarella for Cheddar and shredded cheeseabout the same price
- Heavy cream for Evaporated or condensed milkabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
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