Busy Mom Lasagna

Ingredients and Weight:

1. No-boil lasagna noodles - 9 sheets
2. Ground meat (beef or chicken) - 500g
3. Jar of tomato sauce - 500g
4. Fresh spinach - 200g
5. Ricotta cheese - 250g
6. Shredded mozzarella cheese - 200g
7. Grated parmesan cheese - 50g
8. Salt, pepper, oregano, and other seasoning to taste

Preparation Time:

• Preparation: 30 minutes
• Cooking: 45 minutes
• Total: 1 hour 15 minutes

Difficulty Level: Level 3 (Moderate)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2. In a large skillet, cook the ground meat with seasoning until browned and cooked through. Drain excess fat.
3. In a separate bowl, mix the tomato sauce with the cooked ground meat, adding oregano and additional seasoning to taste.
4. In a 9x13 baking dish, spread a thin layer of tomato meat sauce on the bottom.
5. Layer with three lasagna noodles, breaking them to fit if necessary.
6. Spread a layer of ricotta cheese on top of the noodles, followed by a layer of spinach.
7. Add another layer of noodles, then top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
8. Repeat the layers, ending with a layer of tomato meat sauce and grated parmesan cheese on top.
9. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 15 minutes or until bubbling and golden brown on top.
10. Let stand for 10-15 minutes before serving.

Nutritional Information: (Per serving, assuming 8 servings total)

• Calories: Approximately 500 calories per serving
• Fat: 25g
• Carbohydrates: 45g
• Protein: 25g
• Fiber: 4g

Dish Characteristics:

• A classic American dish, perfect for a family meal or a busy weeknight dinner.
• Layers of flavorful tomato meat sauce, creamy cheese, and pasta sheets make for a satisfying dish.
• Can be customized with different meats or vegetables to suit individual tastes.

User Comments:

1. "This lasagna was delicious! My family loved it."
2. "The layers were perfect and the flavor was outstanding."
3. "I added some extra spinach and used chicken instead of beef, still turned out great."
4. "This is a great dish for busy nights when you want something hearty and satisfying."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Be sure to use no-boil lasagna noodles for ease of preparation.
• Adjust seasoning according to taste preferences.
• You can add or subtract layers of vegetables or meat for more variety or dietary needs.