Ingredients
Equipment
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove bacon and set aside, reserving 1 tbsp of drippings in the skillet. Sauté the chopped onion in the drippings until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the ground beef and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook until the beef is browned, breaking it apart with a spoon. Drain any excess grease.
- Stir in the ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and diced tomatoes. Crumble half of the cooked bacon into the sauce. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, softened cream cheese, and 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
- To assemble, spread a thin layer of meat sauce in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Layer with noodles, half of the ricotta mixture, half of the chopped pickles, a third of the remaining meat sauce, and a third of the cheddar cheese. Repeat the layers. Finish with a final layer of noodles, the last of the meat sauce, and top with the remaining mozzarella and cheddar cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let the lasagna rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing. Garnish with the remaining crumbled bacon before serving.
Notes
Resting is Key: Allowing the lasagna to rest before cutting is essential for clean slices.
Cheese Choice: For the best melt, shred your own cheese from a block.
Noodle Prep: If using traditional noodles, cook them al dente as they will finish cooking in the oven.
Cheese Choice: For the best melt, shred your own cheese from a block.
Noodle Prep: If using traditional noodles, cook them al dente as they will finish cooking in the oven.
