In today’s fast-paced world, finding time to prepare a delicious and wholesome meal for the family can seem like a daunting task. That’s where Knorr steps in with its quick and easy dinner solutions like the Last-Minute Lasagna. This recipe promises all the flavors of a traditional lasagna without the hours of preparation.
### What You Need:
– 1 package of Knorr Lasagna Dinner Mix
– 1 lb ground beef or turkey
– 9 lasagna noodles, cooked
– 1 cup ricotta cheese
– 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
– 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
– 2 1/2 cups water
– 1 jar (about 24 oz) marinara sauce
### Preparation Steps:
1. **Cook the Meat:** Start by browning your choice of ground beef or turkey in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Break the meat into crumbles as it cooks, ensuring it browns nicely without any pink remaining. Drain any excess fat once done.
2. **Combine Ingredients:** Stir in the contents of the Knorr Lasagna Dinner Mix along with water and half of your jar of marinara sauce into the skillet with your browned meat. Bring this mixture to a boil then reduce heat to simmer. Let it cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until thickened.
3. **Layering the Lasagna:** In a baking dish, spread a thin layer of the remaining marinara sauce on the bottom. Place three cooked lasagna noodles over this sauce layer. Over these noodles, spread half of your meat mixture followed by dollops of ricotta cheese and sprinkle with mozzarella.
Repeat this process with another layer of noodles, meat mixture, ricotta, and mozzarella cheeses. Finish off with one last layer of noodles topped generously with mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.
4. **Bake:** Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Cover your lasagna dish with aluminum foil and bake in preheated oven for about 30 minutes.
5. **Brown The Top:** Remove foil and continue baking for another ten minutes or until cheese is bubbly and golden brown on top.
6. **Rest & Serve:** Let your lasagna stand outside the oven for about ten minutes before slicing; this helps it set up better so that you get nice clean slices when serving.
### Why Choose Knorr?
Knorr products are designed to enhance flavors while saving time, making it easier for busy families to enjoy rich and comforting meals without compromise on taste or quality ingredients.
The Last-Minute Lasagna recipe takes all that’s beloved about traditional Italian cooking—rich layers of cheese intermingled with hearty sauces—and simplifies it into an approachable meal that can be whipped up any night of the week.
So next time you’re pressed for time but craving something satiating and delightful consider whipping up this Last-Minute Lasagna from Knorr Masterful cooking need not always be complex; sometimes simplicity married with quality is just perfect!