~ CHEESY BACON LOVERS LASAGNA ~ THE BOMB!

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This lasagna is one pan of awesomeness! Not lacking calories, mind you! LOL I had stocked up on several packages of bacon when on sale and wanted to use some of it up. I had no bake lasagna noodles that kept falling out of the cupboard at me, and the kids asked for lasagna. I had no ricotta which I usually always add, but had...

Provided by Cassie *

Categories     Casseroles

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 Tbsp olive oil
1 lb lean ground beef
salt & pepper to taste
1 large onion, chopped
1 1/2 Tbsp chunky garlic paste or minced garlic
1 1/2 Tbsp italian herb paste or can use dried italian seasoning
24 oz delgrosso pepperoni flavored pasta sauce or your favorite. i was going to make homemade, but decided not this time
26 - 28 oz thick sliced bacon - baked on foil in the oven until not quite crisp as it will crisp up more as it cools - reserve 13 nice strips and crumble the rest for the sauce
14. 5 oz can - red pack - diced tomatoes, drained
2 1/2 c each - whole milk fresh shredded mozzarella cheese & fresh shredded sharp cheddar cheese ( reserve 1/2 cup of each for topping )
9 no cook lasagna noodles

Steps:

  • 1. Cook your bacon at 375 degree F. for 20 - 25 minutes, on foil lined sheet pan. Drain on paper towels.
  • 2. Mix the cheeses together. Reserving 1 cup. Cover & set aside.
  • 3. Heat oil in a large skillet or dutch oven over medium heat, add ground beef, onion, salt, pepper, Italian herb paste and garlic paste. Cook and stir until onion is tender and ground beef is no longer pink. Reserve 12 - 13 slices of bacon and crumble the rest into ground beef mixture.
  • 4. Add the sauce and drained tomatoes. Simmer for 10 - 15 minutes, stirring often.
  • 5. Preheat oven to 350 degree F. Spray a 9 x 13 baking dish or grease. Spread 1 cup sauce on bottom of dish. Lay 3 noodles over sauce, opposite of the length of the dish, they should fit perfectly.
  • 6. Spread about 3/4 cup sauce over noodles and lay 3 slices of bacon over sauce.
  • 7. Next, sprinkle evenly with half of the cheese mix. A little more sauce and 3 more noodles. Spread another cup of sauce, remainder of cheese, 3 more slices of bacon.
  • 8. Lastly 3 more noodles. Spread top with remaining sauce and 6 - 7 slices of bacon. Sprinkle evenly with reserved cheese. Sprinkle with dried parsley. Cover with foil and bake for 30 - 35 minutes.
  • 9. Remove foil and place back into oven for another 12 0 15 minutes or until cheese is melted and lasagna is bubbling.
  • 10. Leave set for about 5 minutes before serving. This gives the lasagna time to set up. Serve with a salad and garlic bread and you have one awesome dinner.

Asim Zahid
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This lasagna is a big thumbs up from me! It's delicious, easy to make, and perfect for a crowd.


Joya Khatun
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I'm sorry, but I have to give this recipe a thumbs down. It's just not good.


fermin zepeda
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This lasagna is the worst lasagna I've ever had. It's dry, bland, and the cheese is rubbery.


Shakyne Whyte
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I would not recommend this recipe to anyone. It's a waste of time and money.


Raf Tek
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This lasagna is not worth the effort. It's not that good and it takes too long to make.


Nana Delover
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This lasagna is way too expensive to make. I can get a better lasagna at a restaurant for less money.


ht goat
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my lasagna didn't turn out as good as the picture. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Caleb Carpenter
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The instructions for this recipe are a bit confusing. I had to read them several times before I understood what I was supposed to do.


Abu Bakar
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This lasagna is a little too cheesy for my taste. I would recommend using less cheese next time.


Hassan Muhammad ingarma
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I've made this lasagna several times now and it's always a hit. It's my go-to recipe for lasagna.


Hussin Naeem
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This lasagna is perfect for a special occasion. It's sure to impress your guests.


Camille Rufaro
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I'm a vegetarian, so I omitted the bacon from the recipe. It was still very tasty and satisfying.


Petie Ussery Jr
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This lasagna is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The end result is a delicious and hearty meal.


Sameer A. Magar
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I made a few substitutions to the recipe, but it still turned out great. I used ground beef instead of bacon and I added some spinach to the filling.


Hunain Arain
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves lasagna.


Afshan Arshad
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I'm not a big fan of lasagna, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so delicious and flavorful.


Rajesh ff
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This is the best lasagna I've ever had! The combination of bacon, cheese, and pasta is perfect.


pubg pubg killer
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I made this lasagna for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Tammy Beatty
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This lasagna was a hit with my family! The bacon added a nice smoky flavor and the cheese was gooey and melted perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.