Easy Lasagne with Fresh Basil and Chives
This delicious make ahead beef lasagne is flavored with fresh basil and garlic chives. It comes together easily and is freezer-friendly.
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 300kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 clove garlic chopped
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
- 1/4 cup fresh basil (chopped)
- 3 tbsp chives (chopped)
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 12 oz mozzarella cheese (shredded) (3 cups)
- 8 lasagna noodles uncooked
Instructions
- Grease a 9×13-inch pan. Preheat the oven to 400°.
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef, salt, and garlic over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, basil, 2 tablespoons garlic chives, and water. Set aside.
- In a small sauce pot, heat the chicken broth. Add the cream cheese and whisk to blend until smooth.
- In the prepared pan, spread one half of the meat mixture. Sprinkle 1 cup mozzarella cheese over the meat. Lay half of the uncooked noodles over the cheese.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the noodles. Sprinkle 1 cup mozzarella cheese over the cream cheese mixture. Lay the remaining uncooked noodles over the cheese.
- Spoon the remaining meat sauce over the noodles. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Sprinkle the remaining 1 Tablespoon chives over the cheese.
- Bake the lasagne for 40 minutes. Allow to set for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Note: the lasagne can be frozen prior to making. Chill it before freezing for best results.
Thaw the lasagne completely in the refrigerator before preceding with the baking instructions.
Nutrition
Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 28.2g | Protein: 21.6g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 5.8g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 508mg | Potassium: 197mg | Fiber: 2.2g | Sugar: 3.8g | Calcium: 550mg | Iron: 1.4mg