Description
A layered Italian dish with halal-friendly beef, rich tomato sauce, tender lasagna noodles, and a creamy dairy filling. Bold flavors and gooey center make it perfect for family dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Lasagna Noodles (12 sheets)
Ground Beef (1 lb/450g) or Mushrooms (10 oz/280g)
Onion (1 medium, chopped)
Garlic (3 cloves, minced)
Tomato Sauce (2 cups, alcohol-free)
Ricotta Cheese (1 cup)
Egg (1, beaten)
Parmesan Cheese (1/2 cup, grated)
Mozzarella Cheese (1 cup, shredded)
Bechamel Sauce (store-bought or homemade)
Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
Chop onion and garlic.
Cook lasagna noodles if not oven-ready.
Combine ricotta, egg, and Parmesan to make filling.
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Add oil to beef/mushrooms and cook until browned.
Spread 1 cup tomato sauce in 9×13″ baking dish.
Layer 3 noodles, meat mixture, ricotta filling, and sauce.
Repeat layers, ending with top layer of sauce and mozzarella.
Bake for 25 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Let rest for 15 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Use halal-certified beef.
Finely chop onions for even texture.
Precook noodles only if they aren’t oven-ready.
For gluten-free version: use gluten-free noodles.
Chicken broth-based tomato sauce recommended for richer flavor.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of recipe)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 100mg