Recipe for Meat and Pea Lasagna

Recipe for Meat and Pea Lasagna

Ingredients:

• 9-12 lasagna noodles
• 1 lb ground beef or lamb
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup green peas (frozen or fresh)
• 2 cups marinara sauce
• 1 cup béchamel sauce
• 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Cook Pasta: Cook lasagna noodles according to package instructions until al dente, drain, and set aside.
3. Prepare Meat Sauce:
   • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
   • Sauté onions and garlic until translucent.
   • Add the ground meat, salt, and pepper. Cook until browned.
   • Mix in the green peas and marinara sauce. Simmer for 10 minutes.
4. Assemble Lasagna:
   • Spread a thin layer of meat sauce at the bottom of a baking dish.
   • Layer lasagna noodles over the sauce.
   • Add a layer of meat sauce, then spoon béchamel sauce over it.
   • Sprinkle mozzarella cheese.
   • Repeat the layering until all ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of noodles topped with béchamel sauce, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese.
5. Bake:
   • Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
   • Remove foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes or until the top is golden and bubbly.
6. Serve: Let the lasagna sit for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm.

This recipe offers a delightful twist on traditional lasagna, incorporating green peas for a pop of sweetness and color, which balances the rich flavors of the meat and cheese. It’s a perfect dish for a comforting and satisfying meal