Easy Lasagna Squares

  • Prep 20 min
  • Total 1 hr 5 min
  • Servings 6

Ingredients

  • 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves
  • 1 can (6 oz) tomato paste
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (8 oz)
  • 1/2 cup small-curd cottage cheese
  • 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (1 oz)
  • 2/3 cup Original Bisquick™ mix
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 eggs
  • Cherry tomatoes, quartered, if desired
  • Fresh basil leaves, if desired

Steps

  • 1
    Heat oven to 400°F. In 10-inch skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly cooked; drain. Stir in oregano, basil, tomato paste and 1/2 cup of the mozzarella cheese.
  • 2
    Spray 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Layer cottage cheese and Parmesan cheese in baking dish. Spoon beef mixture evenly over top of cheese.
  • 3
    In medium bowl, stir Bisquick mix, milk and eggs with wire whisk or fork until blended. Pour into dish.
  • 4
    Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.
  • 5
    Sprinkle remaining 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese over top. Bake 2 to 3 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with tomatoes and basil leaves.

  • Tomato paste is available in tubes and cans. Look for it in the supermarket next to the canned tomato products.
  • As with most recipes that call for ground beef, you can use ground turkey instead.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
400
Calories from Fat
190
Total Fat
21g
33%
Saturated Fat
10g
50%
Trans Fat
1 1/2g
Cholesterol
145mg
48%
Sodium
810mg
34%
Potassium
590mg
17%
Total Carbohydrate
19g
6%
Dietary Fiber
1g
6%
Sugars
7g
Protein
33g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
15%
15%
Vitamin C
6%
6%
Calcium
45%
45%
Iron
15%
15%
Exchanges:
1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 0 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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