Parmesan Garlic Bacon Lasagna (Print Version)
Classic lasagna meets bacon, garlic, and Parmesan for a creamy, richly layered meal.
# Ingredients:
→ Meat Sauce
01 -
450 g ground beef
02 -
2 garlic cloves, minced
03 -
480 ml marinara sauce
→ Bacon Ranch Sauce
04 -
240 ml ranch dressing
05 -
100 g grated Parmesan cheese
06 -
6 bacon slices, cooked and crumbled (approx. 60 g)
→ Lasagna Layers
07 -
9 lasagna noodles, cooked
08 -
250–375 g shredded mozzarella cheese
# Instructions:
01 -
Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until aromatic. Drain any excess fat from the pan.
02 -
Stir marinara sauce into the beef and garlic. Simmer over medium heat for 5 minutes to blend flavours.
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In a bowl, whisk together ranch dressing, grated Parmesan cheese, and crumbled bacon until the mixture is smooth and cohesive.
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Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce on the bottom of a baking dish. Arrange a layer of cooked lasagna noodles over the sauce. Evenly distribute a portion of the meat sauce on top of the noodles, followed by several spoonfuls of bacon ranch mixture. Sprinkle with shredded mozzarella cheese. Repeat the layering process, finishing with a layer of mozzarella cheese on top.
05 -
Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in a preheated oven at 190°C for 30 minutes. Uncover and continue baking for 10 minutes, or until the cheese is golden and bubbling.
06 -
Allow the lasagna to rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired and serve warm.
# Notes:
01 -
Ensure lasagna noodles are slightly undercooked before assembly to maintain texture during baking.