Lasagna Cheeseburger Bacon Parmesan (Print version)
Tender noodles layered with seasoned beef, melted cheeses, and crispy bacon topped with parmesan garlic sauce
# What you'll need:
→ Meats
01 - 1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend)
02 - 8 slices thick-cut bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
→ Cheeses
03 - 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
04 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
05 - 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
06 - 1 ½ cups ricotta cheese
→ Pasta
07 - 12 lasagna noodles (regular or oven-ready)
→ Vegetables & Aromatics
08 - 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
09 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
10 - 2 cups canned crushed tomatoes
11 - 1 cup tomato sauce
12 - 2 tbsp tomato paste
13 - ½ cup beef broth
14 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
15 - 1 tsp dried oregano
16 - ½ tsp dried basil
17 - ½ tsp smoked paprika
18 - ½ tsp black pepper
19 - ½ tsp salt
→ Parmesan Garlic Sauce
20 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter
21 - 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
22 - 1 cup whole milk
23 - 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
24 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
25 - ¼ tsp ground black pepper
26 - Pinch of salt
→ Garnish
27 - Sliced pickles
28 - Extra chopped parsley
# How to make it:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F.
02 - Cook lasagna noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
03 - In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and crumble once cooled.
04 - In the same skillet, add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat. Add onion and cook until translucent, about 3 minutes. Stir in garlic, crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, beef broth, oregano, basil, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
05 - In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, ½ cup parmesan, and chopped parsley. Set aside.
06 - Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually add milk, whisking until smooth. Simmer until thickened, 2–3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup parmesan, black pepper, and salt.
07 - Spread ½ cup beef sauce in the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Add a layer of noodles. Spread half the ricotta mixture, sprinkle with mozzarella and cheddar, then top with beef sauce and a drizzle of parmesan garlic sauce.
08 - Sprinkle half the crumbled bacon over the layer. Repeat layers, finishing with noodles, remaining beef sauce, cheeses, and bacon. Drizzle remaining parmesan garlic sauce on top.
09 - Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 10–15 minutes, until bubbly and golden.
10 - Let rest 10–15 minutes before slicing. Garnish with pickles and extra parsley if desired.
# Expert suggestions:
01 -
- Its the comfort food hybrid nobody asked for but everyone secretly wants
- The parmesan garlic sauce creates this velvety richness that makes regular lasagna feel plain
- Bacon crumbled between layers means every bite has something crispy and smoky
02 -
- The parmesan garlic sauce thickens fast so whisk constantly once you add the milk
- Letting the lasagna rest is not optional or you will end up with a beautiful delicious mess on the plate
03 -
- Cook your bacon extra crisp because it will soften in the oven
- The smoked paprika is what makes this taste like a burger not just pasta with ground beef