Ingredients and Weight: - Lasagna noodles (no-boil): 12 oz - Ground chicken: 1 lb - Onion, chopped: 1 medium - Garlic, minced: 2 cloves - Olive oil: 2 tbsp - Marinara sauce: 28 oz - Italian seasoning: 1 tbsp - Salt and pepper: to taste - Bechamel sauce: - Butter: 4 tbsp - All-purpose flour: 4 tbsp - Milk: 4 cups - Nutmeg: 1/4 tsp - Shredded mozzarella cheese: 12 oz - Shredded cheddar cheese: 12 oz
Preparation Time: - 30 minutes
Cooking Time: - 60 minutes
Difficulty Level: - 3
Preparation Method Steps: 1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). 2. In a large skillet, brown the ground chicken over medium heat. Drain any excess fat. 3. Add the chopped onion and garlic to the skillet and cook until softened. 4. Stir in the marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened. 5. To make the bechamel sauce, melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute. 6. Gradually whisk in the milk and cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce has thickened and come to a simmer. Stir in the nutmeg. 7. Spread 1 cup of the marinara sauce in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. 8. Top with 6 lasagna noodles. 9. Spread half of the ground chicken mixture over the noodles. 10. Top with half of the bechamel sauce. 11. Repeat layers. 12. Sprinkle the mozzarella and cheddar cheeses evenly over the top. 13. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Nutritional Information: - Calories: 400 - Fat: 14g - Protein: 28g - Carbohydrates: 38g
Dish Characteristics: - Rich and flavorful - Cheesy and gooey - Comforting and satisfying
User Comments: - "This lasagna was absolutely delicious! The combination of the chicken, cheese, and sauce was perfect." - Sarah - "I've made this lasagna several times and it's always a hit with my family." - Emily - "This is one of the best lasagnas I've ever had. It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser." - John
Special Precautions and Tips: - If you don't have no-boil lasagna noodles, you can use regular noodles and cook them according to the package directions before assembling the lasagna. - You can use any type of ground meat you like in this recipe, such as beef, turkey, or pork. - Add some chopped spinach or mushrooms to the lasagna for extra flavor and nutrition. - Let the lasagna rest for 15 minutes before slicing and serving to allow the flavors to meld.