LASAGNA WITH BASIL AND FENNEL

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Provided by Ila Walrath

Categories     Beef     Pasta     Tomato     Bake     Mozzarella     Parmesan     Ricotta     Basil     Ground Beef     White Wine     Bon Appétit     Ohio

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound mozzarella cheese, grated (about 4 cups packed)
1 15-ounce container ricotta cheese
1 large egg
1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups chopped onions
1 1/2 teaspoons fennel seeds
1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
2 1.5-ounce packets spaghetti sauce seasoning with mushroom flavors
1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes with added puree
1 cup canned low-salt chicken broth
1/2 cup dry white wine
9 no-boil lasagna noodles (from one 8-ounce package)
2 cups (packed) fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix 1 cup mozzarella cheese, ricotta cheese, egg and 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese in medium bowl. Heat oil in large pot over medium-high heat. Add onions and fennel seeds; sauté 5 minutes. Add beef; sauté 10 minutes, breaking up meat with fork. Mix in seasoning, then tomatoes, broth and wine. Cover and simmer 8 minutes. Season sauce to taste with pepper.
  • Spoon 1 1/3 cups sauce over bottom of 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish. Place 3 noodles over sauce. Drop half of ricotta cheese mixture by tablespoonfuls evenly over. Top with half of basil leaves, 1 cup mozzarella cheese and 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese. Continue layering with 3 noodles, 2 cups sauce, remaining ricotta cheese mixture, remaining basil, 1 cup mozzarella cheese and remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese. Finish with 3 noodles, 2 cups sauce and remaining mozzarella cheese (reserve remaining sauce for another use). Cover with foil; place on baking sheet.
  • Bake lasagna until heated through, about 1 hour. Uncover; let stand 15 minutes. Cut lasagna into squares.

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I'll definitely be making this lasagna again. It's a great recipe for a weeknight meal.


Md Perves
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This is the best lasagna I've ever had! I highly recommend it.


Jason Ucci
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I'm not a very experienced cook, but this recipe was easy to follow and the lasagna turned out great! I'm definitely going to try more recipes from this website.


Hilal Rehman
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This lasagna is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious.


Babu Sordar
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I was a little hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of fennel, but I'm so glad I did! The fennel added a subtle sweetness that really complemented the basil.


Shaan Ali
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This lasagna is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again and again.


Kyana Cephas
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I've made this lasagna several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter night.


Vy Dang
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This is my new favorite lasagna recipe! It's so easy to make and the flavors are amazing.


hamim 2014
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I made this lasagna for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone raved about the flavor.


Beldine Besong
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This lasagna was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the unique flavor of the basil and fennel.


Mohammad Mannan
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Delicious!


Dayton
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I followed the recipe exactly and the lasagna turned out perfectly. It was cheesy, flavorful, and the fennel added a nice touch of anise. I will definitely be making this again!


Sashan Shrestha
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This lasagna was easy to make and turned out great! The basil and fennel gave it a unique flavor that I really enjoyed. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


rk Nadan
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I'm not usually a fan of lasagna, but this recipe changed my mind. The flavors were so well-balanced and the fennel added a nice touch of freshness. I'll definitely be making this again!


Shahid Pk
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This lasagna was absolutely delicious! The combination of basil and fennel was perfect, and the cheese was melted and gooey. I will definitely be making this again!


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