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Classic Lasagna

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Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 9 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound grass fed ground beef
  • 4-6 whole brown rice lasagna noodles
  • 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic chopped finely
  • 1/2 small onion chopped finely
  • 1/2 green pepper chopped finely
  • 4 oz. mushrooms chopped finely
  • 1 box frozen organic spinach thawed and drained
  • 1 egg
  • 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 1 15 oz. container ricotta cheese
  • 24 oz. Spaghetti Sauce

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet.
  • Add onions, garlic, green pepper and mushrooms and saute until the onions are soft.
  • Add ground beef and brown completely.
  • Add spaghetti sauce and allow to simmer for 15-20 minutes.
  • Cook the lasagna noodles according to the package directions.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine ricotta, 1/2 cup of mozzarella, egg and drained spinach.
  • Mix well.
  • In an 8x8 baking dish, cover the bottom with a layer of meat sauce.
  • Layer on noodles (you may have to cut some noodles in half to fit)
  • Spread on layer of cheese mixture.
  • Repeat with another layer of meat mixture, noodles and cheese mixture.
  • Top with one last layer of meat mixture.
  • Cover dish with aluminum foil and bake at 350 degrees F for 20-25 minutes.
  • Remove from oven, remove foil and sprinkle on remaining 1/4 cup of mozzarella.
  • Bake for an additional 5-10 minutes, until cheese is melted.