Garlic Bacon Lasagna (Printable Version)
An inventive take on lasagna featuring savory ground beef, smoky bacon, tangy ranch, and gooey cheese. The layers of pasta and flavorful sauce are too good to miss.
# Ingredients:
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12 noodles for lasagna, cooked and firm.
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1 pound of ground beef.
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6 bacon strips, crispy and crumbled.
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2 cups of marinara sauce.
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1/2 cup of ranch dressing.
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1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese, finely grated.
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2 cups of mozzarella, shredded.
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3 minced garlic cloves.
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Salt and pepper, adjust to your liking.
# Steps:
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Set oven to 375°F. Cook beef in a skillet until no pink remains, drain the grease. Toss in minced garlic, sauté for 1 minute.
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Pour marinara into the beef and let it cook down for 5 minutes. In a bowl, combine bacon, Parmesan, and ranch dressing.
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In a 9x13 pan, spoon a little marinara across the bottom. Lay down lasagna noodles so they just overlap.
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Spread meat sauce, then layer bacon-ranch mix and mozzarella. Repeat layering and finish with mozzarella on top.
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Seal pan with foil, bake for 30 minutes. Take off foil and cook for another 10 minutes until the cheese looks golden.
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Let it sit for 5 minutes before cutting into it to serve.
# Notes:
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Freeze it ahead of time for up to 3 months.
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Keep leftovers in the fridge for 4 days.
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Defrost overnight if frozen before cooking.