LASAGNE WITH BASIL AND FENNEL

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Categories     Pasta

Number Of Ingredients 21

Ready in: 1-2 hrs
Difficulty: 3
(1=easiest :: hardest=5)
Categories:
Vegetable Lasagna Recipes
Ingredients:
3/4 pound mozzarella cheese; grated
3/4 container ricotta cheese (15 oz size)
3/4 large egg
1 1/8 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 1/4 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 cup chopped onions
1 1/8 teaspoon fennel seeds
1 1/8 pound lean ground beef
1 1/2 packets (1.5 oz size) spaghetti sauce seasoning with mushroom flavors
3/4 can crushed tomatoes with added puree; (28 oz size)
3/4 cup canned low-salt chicken broth
3/8 cup dry white wine
Freshly-ground black pepper; to taste
6 3/4 no-boil lasagna noodles
1 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves (packed)

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; saute 5 minutes. Add beef; saute 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" 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. This recipe for Lasagna With Basil And Fennel serves/makes 6.

lucy gammers
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I would not recommend this lasagna to anyone. It was the worst lasagna I have ever had.


Susan Islam mahin Mahin
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This lasagna was a waste of time and money. It was bland, dry, and tasteless.


Montle Rammutla
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The basil and fennel in this lasagna were overpowering. I couldn't taste anything else.


Wasif Siddique
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This lasagna was too complicated to make. I ended up giving up and ordering pizza.


Samaj Himalaya
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my lasagna turned out dry. I'm not sure what went wrong.


J K
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This lasagna was a bit bland for my taste. I think it could have used more seasoning.


Katabalwa Ivan
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I'm not usually a fan of lasagna, but this one was really good. The basil and fennel gave it a nice flavor.


Grace Igwebike
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This lasagna was easy to make and turned out great! The basil and fennel added a nice flavor twist.


waqas art
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Loved this lasagna! The basil and fennel gave it a unique and delicious flavor.


Muhammad Nadeem Muhammad Nadeem
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This lasagna was amazing! The flavors were so well-balanced and the ricotta cheese filling was creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


fahim Ridoy
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I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this lasagna. The basil and fennel added a nice touch of flavor. It was also very easy to make.


Leigh Gallant
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This lasagna was delicious! I love the fresh flavors of the basil and fennel. It was also very easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


AQUILES CASTILLO
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I've made this lasagna several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of basil and fennel is so flavorful and the ricotta cheese filling is creamy and delicious. Definitely a keeper recipe!


Wilson Mbogho
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This lasagna was a hit with my family! The basil and fennel added a unique and delicious flavor that we all loved. The instructions were easy to follow and the dish turned out perfectly.