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Ground Beef, Caramelized Onion, and Spinach Lasagna
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Ground Beef, Caramelized Onion, and Spinach Lasagna

Course Main
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 55 minutes
Servings 12
Author Pam - For the Love of Cooking

Equipment

  • 2 Large Skillets
  • 9x13-inch baking dish

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp butter or olive oil more if needed
  • 2 yellow onions sliced thickly
  • 1 lb. of ground beef
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp dried oregano
  • ¼ tsp onion powder
  • 1 pinch of red pepper flakes
  • Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 15-oz container ricotta cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • ½ cup of Asiago cheese
  • 2 cups of baby spinach
  • 12 no-cook lasagna noodles more if needed
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded (divided)
  • 4 cups of marinara sauce homemade or store-bought

Instructions

  • Make the caramelized onions by heating the butter or olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring often, for 20-25 minutes, or until tender and golden brown.  Side Note: Add water to the skillet if the onions run dry.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with olive oil cooking spray.
  • Meanwhile, cook the ground beef in another large skillet over medium heat, breaking it up into crumbles. Add the dried basil, garlic powder, dried oregano, crushed red pepper flakes, sea salt, and freshly cracked pepper to taste.
  • Once the meat is brown, add the minced garlic and cook for 60 seconds, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and drain any excess grease.
  • Prepare the ricotta mixture by combining the ricotta, egg, ½ cup mozzarella, Asiago, parsley, sea salt, and freshly cracked pepper to taste, and mix well.
  • Prepare the lasagna by spooning enough marinara sauce to cover the bottom of the pan.
  • Lay four lasagna noodles in the pan.
  • Spread some of the ricotta mixture over the noodles, then spoon some of the ground beef mixture on top, followed by caramelized onions and spinach leaves.
  • Add 4 more noodles, then top them with more sauce; repeat layering.
  • Finish with a layer of noodles and the remaining sauce.
  • Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake the lasagna covered for 30 minutes.
  • Uncover and bake for 15 minutes.
  • Let the lasagna cool for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy.