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lasagna dip
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Lasagna Dip

Lasagna dip is a seriously cheesy dip recipe that's perfect for any holiday, party, or gathering. Think of it as lasagna without the noodles!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: lasagna dip
Servings: 8
Author: Lee Funke

Ingredients

  • ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 2.5 cups shredded mozzarella divided
  • 16 oz. whole milk ricotta
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ lb. ground beef
  • 1 lb. mild Italian sausage
  • 4 cloves garlic peeled and minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 24 oz. jar of marinara sauce
  • 6 leaves fresh basil sliced thinly

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425ºF and spray an 8x8-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. 
  • In a bowl mix together parmesan, 1.5 cups of mozzarella, and ricotta. Set aside. 
  • Heat a large skillet over medium/high heat. Add olive oil. 
  • Then, add ground beef and Italian sausage and saute until beef is fully browned. 
  • Next, add minced garlic, onion, dried spices, salt, and pepper and cook until garlic becomes fragrant-- about 1 minute. 
  • Add the jar of marinara sauce and bring to a simmer.
  • Spread â…“ of the meaty marinara sauce onto the bottom of the greased baking dish.  
  • Next, dollop spoonfuls of the ricotta mixture on top of the meat mixture, using around â…“ of the cheese. 
  • Repeat 2 more times.
  • For the top layer, sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and then dollop the rest of the ricotta mixture. 
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes until the cheese melts and is bubbly.
  • Before serving, top with thin slices of fresh basil. Serve with pasta chips, fresh bread, or crostini.

Video

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Notes

  • We used mild Italian sausage, but hot could also be used to kick it up a notch. 
  • Another way to spice up this dip is to add crushed red pepper to the mix of spices used.

Nutrition

Calories: 632kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 48g | Fat: 36g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 0g