Three-Cheese Lasagna for Your Valentine’s Day Celebration

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and if you’re looking for a meal that’s comforting, rich, and full of love, Three-Cheese Lasagna is the perfect choice. This Italian classic, paired with a glass of wine, is a delicious way to celebrate with someone special.

You can customize this lasagna with your preferred protein—beef or chicken—alongside a fresh salad and wine. Keep in mind:

• Beef pairs best with red wine
• Chicken pairs best with white or rosé wine

Now, let’s get cooking!

Ingredients (Find Everything at Key Food Tampa)

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What You’ll Need

✅ ½ pound lean ground beef
✅ ½ pound ground veal
✅ 2 jars of Pomodoro sauce
✅ 1 (16-ounce) container of whole milk ricotta cheese
✅ 1 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
✅ ¼ cup chopped fresh Italian flat-leaf parsley
✅ 2 eggs
✅ 1 (9-ounce) box No-Boil Lasagna sheets (15 sheets)
✅ 5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (about 1 ¼ pounds)
✅ 1 bottle of red or white wine for pairing

How to Make Three-Cheese Lasagna

Step 1: Cook the Meat

In a medium non-stick pan over medium heat, sauté the beef and veal for about 8 minutes, breaking it apart with a spatula until fully cooked. Remove from heat and let cool.

Step 2: Prepare the Sauce

Once cooled, mix the browned meat with the Pomodoro sauce in a bowl.

Step 3: Preheat the Oven

Set your oven to 350˚F.

Step 4: Make the Ricotta Mixture

In a separate bowl, mix:

• Whole milk ricotta cheese
• ¾ cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
• Chopped Italian flat-leaf parsley
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 eggs

Step 5: Assemble the Lasagna

1. Spread ½ cup of sauce over the bottom of a baking dish.
2. Place lasagna sheets over the sauce, overlapping slightly.
3. Dollop half of the ricotta mixture evenly over the sheets.
4. Sprinkle half of the mozzarella cheese over the ricotta.
5. Spoon 1 ½ cups of sauce over the cheese, spreading evenly.
6. Repeat the layers until you use up all the ingredients.

Step 6: Bake to Perfection

1. Top the final layer with the remaining sauce and Parmigiano-Reggiano.
2. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes.
3. Uncover and bake for another 10 minutes or until the top is golden, bubbly, and slightly crispy.
4. Let the lasagna rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Time to Enjoy!

And just like that, dinner is ready! This rich, cheesy lasagna will make you feel like you’re dining in Tuscany, savoring a glass of red or white wine with a breathtaking view.

For the freshest ingredients, visit Key Food Tampa and make this Valentine’s Day unforgettable!