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Lasagna for Two Recipe

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This Lasagna for Two recipe offers a perfectly portioned, comforting Italian classic made with a rich homemade tomato sauce, layered ricotta and mozzarella cheeses, fresh basil, and tender no-boil lasagna noodles. It’s a quick and easy oven-baked dish ideal for a cozy dinner, featuring savory ground sirloin and creamy cheese that melts into a bubbling golden top.

Ingredients

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Sauce Ingredients

  • 1 (14.5-ounce) can low-sodium diced tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion, chopped fine
  • Pinch of salt
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 8 ounces ground sirloin
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1 (8-ounce) can low-sodium tomato sauce

Filling Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Assembly Ingredients

  • 4 no-boil lasagna noodles (such as Barilla)
  • 1 cup grated whole-milk mozzarella cheese
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Position an oven rack in the middle to ensure even cooking.
  2. Prepare Sauce: In a blender or food processor, puree the diced tomatoes until smooth and set aside. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add finely chopped onion and a pinch of salt, sauté until the onion is tender and translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add ground sirloin and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Stir in heavy cream and cook until it evaporates — about 1 to 2 minutes. Pour in the pureed diced tomatoes and tomato sauce, bring to a simmer, and let it cook gently for about 15 minutes while you prepare the cheese filling.
  3. Make the Filling: In a medium bowl, whisk together ricotta, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan, chopped fresh basil, the egg, and pepper until fully combined and smooth.
  4. Assemble Lasagna: Spread 1/2 cup of the prepared sauce in the bottom of a loaf pan. Lay one no-boil lasagna noodle on top of the sauce. Spread one-third of the ricotta mixture evenly over the noodle. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup of grated mozzarella. Top with another 1/2 cup of sauce. Repeat this layering process two more times: noodle, ricotta mixture, mozzarella, and sauce.
  5. Top and Cover: Lay the final noodle on top of the last layer. Cover it with the remaining sauce, remaining mozzarella cheese, and the 2 tablespoons of grated Parmesan cheese. Spray a piece of foil lightly with non-stick cooking spray and cover the loaf pan tightly.
  6. Bake: Place the loaf pan on a baking sheet to catch any spills and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the sauce is bubbling around the edges. Then, remove the foil and continue baking for about 10 minutes more, or until the cheese browns to your liking.
  7. Rest and Serve: Remove the lasagna from the oven and let it cool for at least 20 minutes to allow the layers to set before slicing and serving. Enjoy your perfectly portioned, cheesy lasagna for two!

Notes

  • Use no-boil noodles to simplify preparation and reduce cooking time.
  • Allowing the lasagna to rest after baking helps it slice more cleanly and prevents it from falling apart.
  • You can swap ground sirloin with ground turkey or beef for different flavors or dietary preferences.
  • Fresh basil adds bright herbal notes but can be substituted with dried basil in a pinch (use about 1 teaspoon dried).
  • To make this dish gluten-free, substitute no-boil gluten-free lasagna noodles.
  • Use part-skim ricotta and mozzarella to reduce fat content if desired.

Keywords: lasagna for two, easy lasagna, no boil noodles, Italian dinner, baked pasta, ground sirloin lasagna, homemade lasagna sauce

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