With the temps finally simmering down, there is nothing better than comfort food to ring in the new season. We’re so close to fall, which means we’re certainly falling for flavor. One of my favorite comfort food recipes is a two sauce lasagna. It’s been a huge hit with my family, and I love making it for my extended family, too.
It’s no secret that I’m extremely close to my family. Food is our love language for sure. Over the past two weeks, we have shared many meals together, gathered around the table. People brought food to my grandma’s house during our time of mourning, and it’s a wonderful sentiment to show love. But comfort food has always been a part of my family’s life. Sitting around the table together, feasting on favorite meals is how we bond. It’s where some of my fondest memories have taken place, at the table together. Because I grew up with that, it most certainly is something I want to pass on to my own family. Every day, we sit down at dinner, say grace, and break bread. It’s family time at its finest. I share my recipes with hopes that you can do the same with your family and friends. In a busy world, it’s important to take the time to savor the things that matter: your people. And if they’re anything like mine, they love to eat and be merry. This recipe will certainly do the job.
TWO SAUCE LASAGNA
WHAT YOU NEED:
- 1 package of oven-ready lasagna noodles
- 15 oz. container of part skim ricotta cheese
- 10 oz. frozen chopped spinach (thawed and drained)
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese (divided)
- 2 eggs
- 1 pound of ground beef or turkey
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 jar (25 oz) of Mezzetta Napa Valley Homemade Marinara sauce
- 1 jar of Alfredo sauce
DIRECTIONS:
1. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Cook and drain one pound of ground beef or turkey in a large skillet. Add one can of diced tomatoes and the jar of Mezzetta Napa Valley Homemade Marinara sauce. Bring to a boil and set aside.
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine one container of ricotta cheese, one package of thawed and drained chopped spinach, two cups of mozzerella cheese, 1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese, and two eggs. Mix together well.
4. In a 13×9 baking dish, spread about a cup and a half of the meat mixture on the bottom of the dish. Layer four lasagna noodles over the sauce. Top with half of the cheese mixture. Add half of the meat sauce on top of the cheese mixture. Repeat layering: lasagna, remaining cheese mixture and remaining meat mixture.
5. Top with the four remaining lasagna noodles. Spread the alfredo sauce evenly on the top layer. Sprinkle with shredded Parmesan cheese.
6. Cover the dish with foil and bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes.
7. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes.
8. Let stand for about 10 minutes before serving.
I am thrilled to have found the Mezzetta Napa Valley Homemade sauces. They offer six different versions, but I’m loving the Marinara, especially for this recipe. It’s definitely my new favorite and new go-to.
Here’s a little more info about the brand:
- Real Food. 100% hand-selected plum tomatoes. No added sugar. No paste. No shortcuts.
- Real Farmers. Committed to farming the highest quality ingredients, without compromise.
- Real Family. Family owned and operated for over 80 years.
- Real Recipe. Made in the Italian tradition from our Napa Valley kitchen.
- Real Good. Pull up a plate and taste the difference.
What’s not to love?
And because Mezzetta is awesome, they are offering you a chance to win your very own Perfect Pasta Night kit AND a $500 grocery gift card. Be sure to enter HERE.
Prizes include:
• Grand Prize (1): Perfect Pasta Night. Cooking kit includes: Six (6) Mezzetta® Napa Valley Homemade™ Pasta Sauces + Dried Pasta + Apron + Grocery Tote + Chef’s Hat + Cheese Grater + Recipe Cards + $500 grocery gift card
• Runner Up Prizes (10): Six (6) Mezzetta® Napa Valley Homemade™ Pasta Sauces + Recipe Cards
All of the prizes are great, but how amazing would it be to win a $500 dollar grocery gift card? I hope you win! Good luck!
In the meantime, I hope you enjoy this recipe with your family and friends. What’s your favorite comfort food?
