Chef Tony Lasagna
Chef Tony's Lasagna is a hearty, flavorful dish combining layers of tender pasta, seasoned ground beef or turkey, rich cheeses, and savory Italian sauce. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings, it offers a comforting blend of cheesy goodness and robust meat flavors that satisfy all ages.
Ingredients
- 16 oz. lasagna noodles ⓘ
- 2 1/2 to 3 lb. ground beef or turkey ⓘ
- 1 clove garlic crushed ⓘ
- 3/4 cup chopped onion ⓘ
- 3 (10 1/2 oz.) cans meatless Italian sauce ⓘ
- 1/2 lb. kielbasa sausage sliced thin ⓘ
- 1 cup water ⓘ
- 2 teaspoons salt ⓘ
- 2 cups large curd cottage cheese ⓘ
- 2 eggs beaten ⓘ
- 12 oz. mozzarella cheese sliced ⓘ
- 12 oz. Old English cheese sliced
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese ⓘ
Instructions
- Cook lasagna noodles according to package directions and drain.
- Cook ground beef or turkey, crushed garlic, and chopped onions in a large saucepan for 10 minutes.
- Add Italian sauce, sliced kielbasa, water, and salt; mix well and let simmer for 15 minutes.
- In a bowl, combine cottage cheese and beaten eggs.
- Grease a 15 1/2 x 10 1/2 x 2 1/2-inch baking pan.
- Layer cooked lasagna, sliced mozzarella cheese, meat sauce, and cottage cheese mixture, beginning with lasagna and ending with meat sauce.
- Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 45 to 55 minutes.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).