HEARTY MEAT LASAGNA

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This classic layered pasta, sauce and cheese dish gets a zesty boost with the addition of chunky, chili sauce.

Provided by Heinz

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Time 1h50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 medium (2-1/2" dia)s onions, peeled and chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons dried basil
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons dried thyme leaves
1 pound lean ground beef
½ pound lean ground pork, veal or crumbled sausage
4 cups Heinz® Tomato Juice
1 (455 ml) bottle Heinz® Chili Sauce, Chunky with Sweet Peppers
1 (156 ml) can Heinz Tomato Paste
1 tablespoon Heinz Worcestershire Sauce
12 noodles oven-ready lasagna noodles
3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Heat oil in a large saucepan or Dutch oven set over medium heat. Add onion, green pepper, garlic and dried herbs; cook for 5 to 10 minutes or until vegetables soften.
  • Crumble in beef and pork and brown all over, about 5 minutes. Stir in tomato juice, chili sauce, tomato paste and Worcestershire Sauce; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Spread 1/4 of the sauce in to a 13- x 9-in (3 L) casserole dish. Top with 3 noodles. Layer with 1/4 more sauce and 1/3 of the cheese. Repeat layers twice, ending with cheese.
  • Cover with foil and bake for 1 hour. Remove foil and bake for 15 minutes or until golden. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 348.3 calories, Carbohydrate 36.7 g, Cholesterol 56.6 mg, Fat 13.6 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 22.5 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 914.8 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

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