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~ cheesy bacon lovers lasagna ~ the bomb!

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Cassie *
@1lovetocook1x
Somewhere, PA

This lasagna is one pan of awesomeness! Not lacking calories, mind you! LOL I had stocked up on several packages of bacon when on sale and wanted to use some of it up. I had no bake lasagna noodles that kept falling out of the cupboard at me, and the kids asked for lasagna. I had no ricotta which I usually always add, but had plenty of cheddar and mozzarella. So, this is what I created. I will definitely be making it again. Bigger! It may never win a prize on this site, but I won big with my family. That's what counts with me. I do hope you try it sometime! It's the bomb! Enjoy!

(1 rating)
yield 6 - 8
prep time 20 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For ~ cheesy bacon lovers lasagna ~ the bomb!

  • 1 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 1 lb
    lean ground beef
  • salt
    & pepper to taste
  • 1 lg
    onion, chopped
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp
    chunky garlic paste or minced garlic
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp
    italian herb paste or can use dried italian seasoning
  • 24 oz
    delgrosso pepperoni flavored pasta sauce or your favorite. i was going to make homemade, but decided not this time
  • 26 - 28 oz
    thick sliced bacon - baked on foil in the oven until not quite crisp as it will crisp up more as it cools - reserve 13 nice strips and crumble the rest for the sauce
  • 14. 5 oz
    can - red pack - diced tomatoes, drained
  • 2 1/2 c
    each - whole milk fresh shredded mozzarella cheese & fresh shredded sharp cheddar cheese ( reserve 1/2 cup of each for topping )
  • 9
    no cook lasagna noodles

How To Make ~ cheesy bacon lovers lasagna ~ the bomb!

  • 1
    Cook your bacon at 375 degree F. for 20 - 25 minutes, on foil lined sheet pan. Drain on paper towels.
  • 2
    Mix the cheeses together. Reserving 1 cup. Cover & set aside.
  • 3
    Heat oil in a large skillet or dutch oven over medium heat, add ground beef, onion, salt, pepper, Italian herb paste and garlic paste. Cook and stir until onion is tender and ground beef is no longer pink. Reserve 12 - 13 slices of bacon and crumble the rest into ground beef mixture.
  • 4
    Add the sauce and drained tomatoes. Simmer for 10 - 15 minutes, stirring often.
  • 5
    Preheat oven to 350 degree F. Spray a 9 x 13 baking dish or grease. Spread 1 cup sauce on bottom of dish. Lay 3 noodles over sauce, opposite of the length of the dish, they should fit perfectly.
  • 6
    Spread about 3/4 cup sauce over noodles and lay 3 slices of bacon over sauce.
  • 7
    Next, sprinkle evenly with half of the cheese mix. A little more sauce and 3 more noodles. Spread another cup of sauce, remainder of cheese, 3 more slices of bacon.
  • 8
    Lastly 3 more noodles. Spread top with remaining sauce and 6 - 7 slices of bacon. Sprinkle evenly with reserved cheese. Sprinkle with dried parsley. Cover with foil and bake for 30 - 35 minutes.
  • 9
    Remove foil and place back into oven for another 12 0 15 minutes or until cheese is melted and lasagna is bubbling.
  • 10
    Leave set for about 5 minutes before serving. This gives the lasagna time to set up. Serve with a salad and garlic bread and you have one awesome dinner.
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