Parmesan Garlic Bacon Cheeseburger Lasagna
Parmesan garlic bacon cheeseburger lasagna combines layers of pasta, seasoned beef, bacon, and gooey cheese for a decadent and filling meal. It’s the perfect marriage of Italian comfort food and American burger night in one delicious casserole.
Ingredients
- 12 Lasagna Noodles
- 1 to 1.5 pounds Ground Beef
- 1 ½ to 2 cups Ricotta Cheese
- 2 cups Cheddar Cheese shredded
- ¼ cup Mixture + 1 cup (Toppings)Parmesan Cheese shredded
- 6 to 8 slices Bacon
- 1 medium Onion chopped
- 1- 15 oz can Tomato Sauce
- 2 tablespoon Tomato Paste
- 4 to 5 Garlic Cloves chopped
- ½ tablespoon Ground Beef + 1 teaspoon (Mixture) Season Salt
- 1 teaspoon Ground Beef + ½ teaspoon (Mixture)Black Pepper
- 1 Egg
Instructions
- Cook lasagna noodles according to package directions.
- Drain and lay flat on parchment paper or lightly oiled foil to prevent sticking.
- Add ground beef, seasoned salt, and black pepper. Then add onion and garlic. Cook until browned and fully cooked through. Drain.
- Add tomato sauce and tomato paste. Mix to combine. Let it simmer for 5 to 10 minutes.
- In a medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, parmesan cheese, teaspoon seasoned salt, and teaspoon black pepper. Mix well.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a greased 9x13 baking dish, spread a thin layer of meat sauce on the bottom.
- Layer noodles, ricotta mixture, meat sauce, crumbled bacon, and shredded cheddar.
- Repeat layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with noodles topped with remaining sauce, cheddar, and 1 cup parmesan cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake an additional 15 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly with a golden top.
- Let lasagna rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
- Garnish with parsley or extra bacon bits if desired.
Video
Recipe Tips
For extra cheesiness, add a layer of mozzarella in between for a gooey, stretchy texture that pairs perfectly with the bacon cheeseburger flavors.
