Description
Lasagne Mac & Cheese is the ultimate comfort food fusion, blending creamy macaroni and cheese with savory lasagna ingredients. This dish features layers of tender elbow macaroni, rich marinara sauce, and gooey melted cheese, creating a warm and satisfying meal perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in. With its delightful flavors and hearty texture, this masterful recipe guarantees to please everyone at the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook elbow macaroni in salted boiling water until al dente (7-8 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef (5-7 minutes). Drain excess fat.
- Stir in marinara sauce, oregano, salt, and pepper; simmer for 5 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix cooked macaroni, ricotta cheese, and half the mozzarella until well combined.
- In a greased 9×13 inch baking dish, layer half of the meat sauce, followed by the macaroni mixture. Top with remaining meat sauce and mozzarella.
- Cover with foil and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg