Description
This delicious lasagna baked potato recipe combines crisp baked potatoes with layers of beef, ricotta, marinara, and mozzarella. Comfort food with no fuss.
Ingredients
2 large russet potatoes
Olive oil, for rubbing
Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional: garlic powder or Italian seasoning
½ lb ground beef
½ small onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
½ cup marinara or pasta sauce
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper, to taste
½ cup ricotta cheese
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon dried parsley
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Fresh parsley or basil for garnish
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Scrub and dry potatoes. Prick and rub with olive oil and season. Bake for 45–60 minutes.
2. In a skillet, brown ground beef. Add onion and garlic. Stir in marinara, tomato paste, seasoning. Simmer 5–10 minutes.
3. In a bowl, mix ricotta, garlic powder, and parsley.
4. Slice baked potatoes open. Fluff insides. Add ricotta, meat sauce, mozzarella.
5. Top with extra mozzarella and Parmesan. Bake 10–12 minutes more.
6. Garnish with parsley or basil and serve hot.
Notes
Use sweet potatoes for a flavor twist. Make ahead and bake fresh before serving. Cottage cheese works well in place of ricotta.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 loaded potato
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: delicious lasagna baked potato recipe, stuffed potato, cheesy dinner