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Lasagna with Meat & Sauce

Stouffer's

It's comfort food straight out of the box. Five minutes of help (ricotta, basil, a browned top) makes it look and taste homemade at a dinner party.

America's classic frozen lasagna, in nearly every supermarket freezer.

The box saysBake covered at 375°F, then uncovered, about an hour (family size longer). Rest 5 minutes.
Chef's upgrade5 min on top of the box, serves 4
Make it taste homemade
Lasagna with whipped lemon ricotta and a browned top
Spoon ricotta on near the end so it stays cool and creamy, and finish under the broiler so the top gets the crisp, browned edges everyone fights over.
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You need
- 1 Stouffer's Lasagna with Meat & Sauce (party or family size)
- 1 cup (250 g) whole-milk ricotta
- 1/2 lemon, zested
- 2 tbsp olive oil, plus more to finish
- 1/4 cup (20 g) grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
- Kosher salt and black pepper
- A handful of fresh basil leaves
How to make it
1. Bake the lasagna as the box says. While it bakes, whisk the ricotta, lemon zest, 2 tbsp olive oil, a pinch of salt and lots of pepper until fluffy.
2. When there are 10 minutes left, take off the film, sprinkle the Parmigiano over the top and keep baking uncovered.
3. At the end, turn on the broiler for 2 to 3 minutes, until the edges are browned and crisp. Watch it closely.
4. Rest 10 minutes so it slices cleanly.
5. Cut into squares and top each with a spoon of lemon ricotta, a few basil leaves and a drizzle of olive oil.
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