Deluxe Lasagna

Lasagne de luxe Deluxe Lasagna
Prep Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 80 mins
Serves: 6 to 8 People

Ingredients

  • 1 jar of Rao’s Four Cheese Tomato Sauce
  • 9 regular lasagna noodles
  • 2 cups tightly packed baby spinach
  • 2 cups (400 g) grated mozzarella cheese
  • Garniture
  • ¼ cup finely sliced white onion
  • ½ cup green bell pepper, cut into strips
  • 4 sliced white mushrooms
  • ½ cup (75 g) sliced pepperoni
  • 4 slices cooked bacon, chopped into large pieces

Directions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
  • Cook the lasagna noodles according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
  • Drain the pasta, then quickly cool it under cold water to stop the cooking process.
  • Spread 3 tablespoons of Rao’s sauce on the bottom of a baking dish measuring approximately 30 cm × 23 cm (12“ × 9”).
  • Assemble the lasagna. Place 3 lasagna noodles in the bottom of the dish. Add ¾ cup of Rao’s sauce, a handful of spinach, and ½ cup of grated cheese. Repeat this step twice to make three layers. Finish by sprinkling the rest of the cheese on top. Add the Deluxe toppings in this order: pepperoni, mushrooms, peppers, onions, and bacon.
  • Bake for 40 to 45 minutes.
  • Finish cooking by placing the lasagna under the broiler for about 3 minutes to brown the top.
  • Let the lasagna rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Tips

  • Can also be prepared in large muffin tins to make individual portions, perfect for events and shared meals.