Hunt's Heritage Beef Lasagna
Hunt's Heritage Beef Lasagna layers tender noodles with a robust ground beef and tomato sauce, balanced by creamy ricotta and a blanket of melted mozzarella and Parmesan. Notes of garlic, parsley, and a touch of balsamic round out the sauce for depth and gentle heat. It’s perfect for cozy family dinners or a make-ahead weekend meal that satisfies a crowd.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook1 hr 20 mins
- Serves10
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Hunt's Heritage Beef Lasagna, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 49 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 4 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 58 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 16
- Heart Health
- 64
- Metabolic
- 27
- Digestive
- 30
- Inflammatory
- 46
- Performance
- 34
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9x13-inch glass baking dish with cooking spray.
- 2
In a small bowl, mix ricotta cheese, 2 tablespoons water, parsley, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper until well combined; set aside.
- 3
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef and onion; season with Italian seasoning, salt, and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Cook and stir until the beef is crumbly and no longer pink, about 7 minutes. Add garlic; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute more. Drain off excess grease.
- 4
Stir the remaining water, undrained tomatoes, tomato sauce, vinegar, and red pepper flakes into the skillet. Reduce the heat and simmer the meat sauce for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 5
Assemble the lasagna by spreading about 1 cup of meat sauce over the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Place 3 dry noodles over the sauce. Top with 2 cups meat sauce, 1/2 of the ricotta mixture, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, and 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese. Repeat the layers, ending with a layer of noodles. Finish with the remaining meat sauce, 1/2 cup mozzarella, and 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese.
- 6
Spray the underside of a sheet of aluminum foil with cooking spray; cover the dish tightly with the prepared foil.
- 7
Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. Remove the foil and bake until the cheese melts and the sauce is bubbly, about 15 more minutes. Let stand for 15 minutes before serving.
- Calories 590.01 kcal High 30%
- Protein 35.63 g Good Source 71%
- Carbohydrate 34.15 g 12%
- Total Fat 33.57 g High 43%
- Saturated Fat 12.61 g High 63%
- Trans Fat 0.07 g High --
- Cholesterol 87.53 mg High 29%
- Sodium 926.97 mg High 40%
- Dietary Fiber 3.32 g Moderate 12%
- Total Sugars 6.72 g --
- Added Sugars 0.33 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 571.43 mg Good Source 44%
- Iron 3.29 mg Moderate 18%
- Potassium 504.9 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin A 125.58 mcg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin C 10.84 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin D 0.25 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Hunt's Heritage Beef Lasagna is made with 17 ingredients and serves 10. It takes about 1 hr 45 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Balsamic Vinegar, Black Pepper, Cooking Spray, and Diced Tomatoes. Each serving provides about 590.01 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Hunt's Heritage Beef Lasagna made of?
- The main ingredients are Balsamic Vinegar, Black Pepper, Cooking Spray, Diced Tomatoes, Fresh Parsley. The full list of 17 is above.
- How long does it take to make Hunt's Heritage Beef Lasagna?
- About 1 hr 45 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 1 hr 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 590.01 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Hunt's Heritage Beef Lasagna easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 17 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Hunt's Heritage Beef Lasagna healthy?
- Hunt's Heritage Beef Lasagna has an easyChef Pro health score of 39/100. Per serving, it provides 590.01 calories and 35.63 g of protein, or 71% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 926.97 mg (40% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 12.61 g (63% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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