Description
Lasagne Mac & Cheese is the ultimate comfort food fusion that brings together rich, creamy cheese and hearty pasta in a delightful dish. Imagine layers of velvety elbow macaroni enveloped in savory ground beef or sausage, bathed in marinara sauce, and topped with golden, melted mozzarella. Perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings, this recipe is easy to customize and guarantees smiles all around.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 1 lb ground beef or Italian sausage
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Cook elbow macaroni according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, brown ground beef or sausage over medium heat; drain excess fat and stir in marinara sauce.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, 1 cup mozzarella, Parmesan, eggs, and Italian seasoning until combined.
- In a baking dish, layer half of the meat sauce, half of the macaroni, and half of the cheese mixture; repeat layers.
- Top with remaining mozzarella cheese. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C), cover with foil, and bake for 25 minutes; then uncover and bake an additional 15 minutes until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian/American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 990mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg