argentine lasagna

(3 ratings)
Recipe by
Vicki Butts (lazyme)
Grapeview, WA

Argentina has a strong Italian heritage and large cattle ranches. This all-in-one lasagna is packed with meat, cheese and veggies.

(3 ratings)
yield 12 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 1 Hr 15 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For argentine lasagna

  • 1 lb
    ground beef
  • 1 lg
    sweet onion, chopped
  • 1/2 lb
    sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 1
    garlic clove, minced
  • 1 15-oz can
    tomato sauce
  • 1 6-oz can
    tomato paste
  • 1/4 tsp
    pepper
  • 4 c
    shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
  • 1 15-oz jar
    alfredo sauce
  • 1 15-oz
    carton ricotta cheese
  • 2 1/2 c
    frozen peas, thawed
  • 1 10-oz pkg
    frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
  • 1 9=oz pkg
    no-cook lasagna noodles
  • fresh basil leaves, optional
  • parmesan cheese, optional

How To Make argentine lasagna

  • 1
    In a Dutch oven, cook the beef, onion, mushrooms and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.
  • 2
    Stir in the tomato sauce, tomato paste, pepper and 2 cups mozzarella cheese; set aside.
  • 3
    In a large bowl, combine the Alfredo sauce, ricotta cheese, peas and spinach.
  • 4
    Spread 1 cup meat sauce into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Layer with four noodles, 1-1/4 cups meat sauce and 1-1/4 cups spinach mixture. Repeat layers three times. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese. (Pan will be full.)
  • 5
    Cover and bake at 350° for 45 minutes.
  • 6
    Uncover; bake 10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.
  • 7
    Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.
  • 8
    Garnish with basil and serve with Parmesan cheese if desired.

Categories & Tags for Argentine Lasagna:

ADVERTISEMENT