It’s an old saying that some of the best things in life are often discovered by accident. That phrase fits perfectly with what led to the discovery of the Lasagna Helper. It’s a dish that incorporates several aspects of the traditional Lasagna recipe but elevates it by adding a few modern twists.
Not only is it cheap and easy to make, it is a definite crowd pleaser as it can be made for any number of people without sacrificing the quality or the taste. It can also be customized according to the likes and desires of each particular person. Cheese can be added or removed depending on a person’s own like or dislike. That is one aspect that differentiates it from the traditional lasagna.
It is both easy to make and is extremely enjoyable.
Health Benefits:
- Lasagna helper is rich in Carbohydrates, as well as starch and sugar.
- It also contains vital fats for the muscles.
- It is a rich source of Protein and amino acids.
- Depending on which cheese you use, it’s a great source of energy as well.
It contains vital vitamins like Vitamin A and C as well as Vitamin B.
Ingredients
Ground Beef: 1 pound
water: 4 cups
beef bouillon cubes: 3
dry lasagna noodles, broken into pieces: 7
condensed tomato soup: 1 can
chopped onion: 1
cloves garlic, minced: 2
Italian seasoning: 1 1/2 tbsp
ground black pepper: 1/2 tsp
cornstarch salt to taste: 1 tsp
How To Make Lasagna Helper
- Cook and stir the beef in a large skillet on medium heat till the meat brows.
- Cook for an additional 10 minutes to drain the excess grease.
- Pour in water and let it boil.
- Add the bouillon cubes until the cubes dissolve.
- Mix in the broken noodles and keep stirring.
- Add tomato soup, onion, garlic, Italian seasoning and black pepper according to taste.
- Reduce the heat to a simmer.
- Keep cooking until the lasagna noodles are tender.
- Keep stirring on a low heat for 10 minutes.
- Remove about 1 cup of sauce from the skillet.
- Mix it with cornstarch.
- Return the mixture to skillet.
- Keep it on a simmer until the sauce thickens.
- Let it sit for 3 minutes.
- Serve it with the lasagna according to portion size.
Trivia:
- Lasagna originates from the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy.
- July 29th is National Lasagna Day.