Recipe Name: Köttbullar Lasagne
Ingredients:
- 500g ground beef
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 jar (500g) marinara sauce
- 9 lasagne noodles, cooked according to package instructions
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Step by Step Guide:
1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, chopped onion, minced garlic, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and pepper. Mix well until all the ingredients are evenly incorporated.
3. Shape the meat mixture into small meatballs, about the size of a golf ball.
4. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the meatballs from the skillet and set aside.
5. In the same skillet, pour the marinara sauce and bring it to a simmer.
6. Take a baking dish and spread a thin layer of the marinara sauce on the bottom.
7. Place 3 lasagne noodles on top of the sauce, slightly overlapping them.
8. Arrange half of the cooked meatballs on top of the noodles.
9. Pour half of the remaining marinara sauce over the meatballs, spreading it evenly.
10. Sprinkle half of the shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
11. Repeat the layers with 3 more lasagne noodles, the remaining meatballs, marinara sauce, and shredded mozzarella cheese.
12. Top with the final 3 lasagne noodles and spread the remaining marinara sauce over them.
13. Sprinkle the remaining shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
14. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
15. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
16. Once cooked, remove the lasagne from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes.
17. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Enjoy your delicious Köttbullar Lasagne! Serve it with a side salad or garlic bread for a complete meal.