Slovakian Cheesy Ham Lasagna
A traditional Slovak-inspired take on the classic Italian dish, loaded with ham and an intense, cheesy sauce.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound Ground Beef
- ●8-10 sheets Lasagna Noodles
- ●1 cup diced Ham
- ●1 cup Ricotta Cheese
- ●2 cups shredded Cheddar Cheese
- ●1 cup shredded Mozzarella Cheese
- ●to taste Salt
- ●to taste Black Pepper
- ●1 Egg
- ●chopped Fresh Parsley
Instructions
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1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
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2. Cook the lasagna noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
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3. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium-high heat until browned, breaking it up into small pieces as it cooks.
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4. Add the diced ham to the skillet and cook until heated through.
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5. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, cheddar cheese, and mozzarella cheese. Mix well to combine.
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6. Add the egg to the cheese mixture and mix until smooth.
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7. Season the cheese mixture with salt and black pepper to taste.
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8. Spread a layer of the meat sauce in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Arrange 4 lasagna noodles on top of the meat sauce.
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9. Spread half of the cheese mixture over the noodles, followed by half of the shredded mozzarella cheese.
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10. Repeat the layers, starting with the meat sauce, noodles, cheese mixture, and finally the remaining mozzarella cheese.
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11. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
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12. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.