Parmesan Garlic Turkey Bacon Lasagna (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Meat and Protein

01 - 1 lb ground beef
02 - 4 slices turkey bacon
03 - 1 cup ricotta cheese
04 - 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
05 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
06 - ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
07 - 1 egg

→ Produce and Herbs

08 - 1 small onion
09 - 2 cloves garlic
10 - ¼ cup fresh parsley

→ Seasonings and Spices

11 - 1 tsp salt
12 - ½ tsp black pepper
13 - ½ tsp paprika
14 - 2 tsp garlic powder
15 - 1 tsp Italian seasoning

→ Condiments and Sauces

16 - 1 cup marinara sauce
17 - ½ cup ketchup
18 - 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

→ Pasta

19 - 12 lasagna noodles

# Instructions:

01 - In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Add diced onion and minced garlic, stirring occasionally. Cook for 3-4 more minutes until the onion softens. Drain excess fat.
02 - Stir in marinara sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Simmer for 5 minutes to blend the flavors.
03 - In a bowl, whisk together ricotta cheese, egg, Parmesan, and half of the parsley until smooth.
04 - Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Spread a thin layer of meat sauce on the bottom. Layer cooked lasagna noodles, ricotta mixture, and more meat sauce. Sprinkle cheddar and mozzarella. Repeat layers, finishing with cheese and crumbled turkey bacon on top.
05 - Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for 10 more minutes until golden and bubbly.
06 - Let lasagna rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with remaining parsley and serve warm.

# Notes:

01 - Resting the lasagna ensures better slicing and presentation.