BAKED LASAGNA IN A BUN

Baked Lasagna in a Bun image

My family loves the meat sauce and cheese tucked into bread for this baked lasagna. Add a crisp salad for a complete meal. - Cindy Morelock, Afton, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

8 submarine or hoagie buns (8 inches)
1 pound ground beef
1 cup spaghetti sauce
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 cup ricotta cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. Make a 2-in.-wide V-shaped cut in the center of each bun to within 1 inch of bottom. Remove cut portion and save for another use. Place buns on an ungreased baking sheet., In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles, 6-8 minutes; drain. Stir in spaghetti sauce, garlic powder and Italian seasoning; heat through. , Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese and half of the cheddar and mozzarella cheeses. Spoon meat sauce into buns; top with ricotta mixture. Cover loosely with foil. , Bake 20 minutes. Sprinkle tops with remaining cheddar and mozzarella cheeses; bake, uncovered, until cheese is melted, 3-5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 650 calories, Fat 24g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 69mg cholesterol, Sodium 1170mg sodium, Carbohydrate 74g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 33g protein.