Indulge in the rich flavors of blue cheese with this mouthwatering blue cheese lasagna recipe. Layers of tender lasagna noodles, creamy blue cheese sauce, and savory ground beef create a perfect union of taste and texture. This dish is perfect for a special dinner or a gathering with friends and family. Serve it with a side salad and some crusty bread for a complete meal. Get ready to impress your taste buds!
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 12 lasagna noodles
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1 cup crumbled blue cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef, onion, and garlic over medium heat until the beef is browned and cooked through. Drain any excess grease.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, basil, oregano, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Meanwhile, cook the lasagna noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, blue cheese, and egg. Mix well.
- Spread a thin layer of the meat sauce in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Place 4 lasagna noodles over the sauce.
- Spread half of the cheese mixture over the noodles, followed by half of the meat sauce. Sprinkle with 1 cup of mozzarella cheese.
- Repeat the layers with the remaining noodles, cheese mixture, meat sauce, and mozzarella cheese.
- Top with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Then, remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let the lasagna cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!
