Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
10.75 unit

cream of mushroom soup

0.25 cup

milk

1 lb

ground beef

2 cup

pasta sauce

9 unit

lasagna noodles

cooked

1 cup

mozzarella cheese

shredded

Step 1
~4 min

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 2
~4 min

In a small bowl, combine the cream of mushroom soup and milk until smooth.

Step 3
~4 min

Cook ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat until browned, breaking it apart while cooking.

Step 4
~4 min

Drain off any excess fat from the skillet.

Step 5
~4 min

Stir the pasta sauce into the cooked beef.

Step 6
~4 min

In a 2-quart shallow baking dish, layer half of the beef mixture.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 7
~4 min

Top the beef mixture with 3 cooked lasagna noodles.

Step 8
~4 min

Spread 1 cup of the soup mixture over the noodles.

Step 9
~4 min

Add another layer of 3 lasagna noodles.

Step 10
~4 min

Spread the remaining beef mixture over the noodles.

Step 11
~4 min

Top with the remaining 3 lasagna noodles.

Step 12
~4 min

Spread the remaining soup mixture over the noodles.

Step 13
~4 min

Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top.

Step 14
~4 min

Cover the baking dish with foil.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 15
~4 min

Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until heated through.

Step 16
~4 min

Remove the foil cover from the baking dish.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 17
~4 min

Turn on the broiler.

Step 18
~4 min

Broil the lasagna about 4 inches from the heat for 2 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and golden brown.

Step 19
~4 min

Let the lasagna stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add a layer of ricotta cheese for extra creaminess.

Use fresh herbs like basil or oregano for added flavor.

Let the lasagna rest for at least 10 minutes before cutting and serving.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be assembled ahead of time and baked later.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Moderate
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side salad.

Serve with garlic bread.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Garlic Bread
Caesar Salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Italy/USA

Cultural Significance

Popular family meal.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Christmas
Thanksgiving

Occasion Tags

Family Dinner
Weeknight Meal

Popularity Score

75/100

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