Turkey Bacon Parmesan Layers (Printable Version)
# What You’ll Need:
→ Meat and Protein
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½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
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1 lb ground beef
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4 slices turkey bacon
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1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
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1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
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1 egg
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1 cup ricotta cheese
→ Produce and Herbs
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2 cloves garlic
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¼ cup fresh parsley
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1 small onion
→ Seasonings and Spices
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2 tsp garlic powder
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1 tsp salt
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½ tsp paprika
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½ tsp black pepper
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1 tsp Italian seasoning
→ Condiments and Sauces
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½ cup ketchup
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1 cup marinara sauce
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1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
→ Pasta
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12 lasagna noodles
# Steps to Follow:
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Grab a large skillet and heat it over medium temperature. Break up the ground beef and cook until it’s browned. Toss in the minced garlic and chopped onion, then stir a few times as it cooks for another 3-4 minutes. Drain off any grease and set aside.
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Pour in marinara, Worcestershire, and ketchup. Add the salt, paprika, garlic powder, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Stir well, then let the sauce simmer gently for 5 minutes so everything blends.
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Combine ricotta, Parmesan, and egg in a mixing bowl. Add half of the parsley and stir until it’s smooth and uniform in texture.
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Turn your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch pan. Begin with a layer of the meat sauce at the bottom. Add lasagna noodles over it, followed by a scoop of the cheese mix, more meat sauce, and a sprinkle of shredded cheddar and mozzarella. Keep layering like this and finish with cheese and the crumbled turkey bacon.
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Cover the dish with foil and let it bake for 30 minutes. Take off the foil and bake 10 more minutes, letting the top brown slightly and the cheese bubble.
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Take the lasagna out and let it cool for about 10 minutes before cutting into it. Sprinkle the rest of the parsley on top and enjoy while warm.
# Additional Notes:
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Giving the lasagna time to rest makes it easier to cut and keeps it looking nice.