Linebacker Lasagna

In the NutriGuide test kitchen, Chief Culinary Specialist Stewart Lucas refined this classic Linebacker Lasagna to celebrate vibrant, wholesome ingredients. By prioritizing aromatic layering and precise thermal control, this recipe achieves remarkable culinary depth while preserving natural micronutrients and wholesome texture.

At NutriGuide, our mission is to ensure that home cooking is both accessible and culinary-grade. When executing Linebacker Lasagna, focus on fresh aromatics, dry surface contact for proper searing, and allowing the food to rest before serving.

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 pound ground pork (for a
• healthier lasagna, substitute beef
• for pork or turkey)
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 cup chopped carrots
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic, or to
• taste
• 1 (24 ounce) jar Newman's Own
• Marinara with Mushrooms Sauce
• 1 (16 ounce) package lasagna
• noodles
• 1 (16 ounce) container ricotta
• cheese
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Chef's Sourcing & Quality Tips:

• Produce & Aromatics: Always use fresh whole aromatics and seasonal herbs rather than dehydrated powders when possible.
• Cooking Oils: Utilize cold-pressed oils with appropriate smoke points such as extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil.
• Salt & Seasoning: Season from a modest height above the pan to ensure an even, uniform crystalline dispersion.

Follow these sequential steps with careful attention to sensory cues and cooking temperatures:

Step 1: Technique & Execution

Boil lasagna noodles per box directions

Step 2: Technique & Execution

Meanwhile, saute ground beef and/or pork until lightly browned; drain grease from pan

Step 3: Technique & Execution

In separate pan, saute onion and garlic in olive oil; add carrots and celery

Step 4: Technique & Execution

When finished, combine meat, vegetables, and 1 jar of Newman's Own Marinara with Mushrooms Pasta Sauce (Newman's Own Garlic Red and Green Pepper is also terrific in this recipe either added or to be used rather than the Mushrooms sauce)

Step 5: Technique & Execution

Line baking pan with one layer of noodles; spread meat and veggie mixture; add another layer of noodles and add ricotta cheese (you can also mix the ricotta with a jar of Newman's Own Bombalina sauce for a great twist); place last layer of noodles and spread a thin layer of meat, sauce, and veggie mix; top with grated parmesan cheese

Step 6: Technique & Execution

Bake at 350 degrees for about 20 minutes.