Inside out Lasanga

Hey all! Fan of Lasagna? How about a fast, simple and amazing dinner! This dish was so simple to make and tasted amazing! This would be perfect for that fast, rush during the week when everyone is busy! We really enjoyed this meal not only because it was delicious but it was so simple to make! This really is a great fall dish you can put together in a pinch for the family! Chef also used some healthier ingredients in the mix to make things healthier. Make sure to check out how we put this all together!

Fun fact about Chef, he had never made the tradition Lasagna before! He admits to it too. He just laughs saying it feels it is something he never learned. However this is so different this dish allows you just have fun and mix the ingredients all around! No fumbling with the long pasta noodles or worrying about layering. This mixed up dish is a newer take on a classic meal. Check out how we put this together below we think you really will enjoy it.

Serves: 6-8
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
Total Time: 30 Minutes

Ingredients: 1 Pound Ground Beef 1/2 Sweet Onion, Chopped 1 Teaspoon Minced Garlic 2 Cups Spiral Macaroni 1 Cup Cottage Cheese 8 Ounces Red Sauce 1-2 Cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese 1/2 Cup Shredded Parm Cheese, plus some for garnish Parsley for garnish Bread, for the side

Directions:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
In a medium pan, cook the ground beef. (Chef uses 90/10 fat ratio If you use something with more fat like 80/20 you won't need to heat a little oil. However chef used a touch of oil.
After several minutes add the chopped onion let cook
As the beef is almost brown and cooked add the garlic, finish cooking and turn the burner off.
Start your water and get your pasta almost cooked, you want the pasta al dente becuase the dish goes in the oven.
Now add the cortege cheese to the cooked beef and onions, mix well.
Add red sauce to the meat mixture and again stir
Add the pasta and stir well
Spray a baking pan with a non stick solution. You want an oven save dish like we used.
Put the mixture in the dish and spread out evenly.
Place the shredded mozzarella over top
Place the shredded Parm Cheese on top as well.
Sprinkle some Parsley then place in the oven.
Cook for about 15 minutes.
The cheese will have a nice melted top.
Dish up and serve with some buttered bread and more parm cheese on top.

Here it is!

This came out so well! It has a great look to it and is so delicious! It was very filling but doesn't make you feel like you ate something unhealthy. This again is such a great weekday meal if you need something for the family. Be sure to check out the video below to see how we put it together! The video below is very simple to follow and chef lays everything out. He also said this dish is not expensive at all and the left overs are just as good!

Thank you again for checking it out.  We do hope you enjoyed this post.  This meal is really one to have in your cookbook!  We think the family will not only love it but ask you to make it often.  Be sure to check out our other videos and thanks again for taking the time to join us for this post!  

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