Best 7 3 Cheese Lasagna Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary masterpiece that tantalizes your taste buds and transports you to Italian culinary heaven – our delectable Three-Cheese Lasagna. This iconic dish is a symphony of flavors, textures, and aromas that will leave you craving for more.

Prepared with layers of tender lasagna noodles, a rich and savory meat sauce, and a heavenly trio of melted cheeses, this lasagna is a true celebration of Italian cuisine. The creamy béchamel sauce adds another layer of luxuriousness, while the sprinkling of Parmesan cheese on top provides a golden-brown, crispy finish that is simply irresistible.

In this article, we present you with not just one, but two exceptional Three-Cheese Lasagna recipes that cater to different tastes and preferences. The first recipe features a traditional meat-based lasagna, while the second recipe offers a delightful vegetarian alternative, both promising an unforgettable dining experience.

So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave your family and friends in awe. Let's begin our exploration of these two extraordinary Three-Cheese Lasagna recipes and create a dish that will become a cherished favorite in your kitchen.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

THREE CHEESE LASAGNA RECIPE



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Three cheese lasagna with mozzarella, parmesan, and ricotta cheeses. This classic meatless lasagna makes an easy and tasty dinner.

Provided by Joy Shull

Categories     Main Dish

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 yellow onion, diced
6 cloves of garlic, minced
15 oz ricotta cheese
1 egg
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
25 oz jar of good quality pasta sauce
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
9 lasagna noodles
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Add garlic and onion to a skillet with a splash of olive oil. Cook over medium high heat for around 10 minutes, until onion is soft. Add sauce, stir, and set aside
  • In a bowl, stir to combine the freshly grated parmesan cheese, ricotta cheese, oregano, egg, and fresh parsley.
  • Grease a 9 X 13 casserole dish with cooking spray
  • Add 1/3 cup sauce to the bottom of the dish and spread it out
  • Add 3 lasagna noodles
  • Place 1/2 cup of the ricotta mixture and spread out over the noodles
  • Add 1 cup of the sauce and spread out over the top
  • Sprinkle on 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese
  • Add the next layer: 3 noodles, 1/2 cup ricotta, 1 cup of sauce, and 1/2 cup of mozzarella
  • For the final layer, add 3 noodles, the rest of the ricotta, the rest of the sauce, and the remaining 1 cup of mozzarella over the top
  • Cover with foil and bake at 375 degrees for 50 - 60 minutes, until hot and bubbly
  • For crispy edges and top, remove foil for the last 5 minutes (optional)

Nutrition Facts : Calories 243 calories, Carbohydrate 24 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 44 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 10 grams fat, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 14 grams protein, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 594 milligrams sodium, Sugar 4 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams unsaturated fat

THREE-CHEESE LASAGNA



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With all the flavors of lasagna with none of the layering, this recipe is as easy as it is delicious.-Del Mason of Martensville, Saskatchewan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 2 casseroles (4 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 pounds ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 package (6.4 ounces) lasagna dinner mix
2-1/4 cups hot water
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1 cup 4% cottage cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat 10-12 minutes or until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in pasta from the dinner mix, contents of seasoning mix, water, tomatoes, spinach, mushrooms and onions. Bring to a boil. , Reduce heat; cover and simmer 10-13 minutes or until pasta is tender. Stir in cottage cheese and Parmesan cheese. , Transfer to two greased 8-in. square baking dishes. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Cover and freeze one casserole for up to 3 months. , Cover and bake the remaining casserole 15-20 minutes or until bubbly and cheese is melted. , To use frozen casserole: Remove from the freezer 30 minutes before baking (do not thaw). Cover and bake at 350° for 1 hour. Uncover; bake 15-20 minutes longer or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 384 calories, Fat 16g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 1012mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 34g protein.

CLASSIC CHEESE LASAGNA



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A simple yet robust marinara and a trio of cheeses meld into an intensely flavorful lasagna. A classic, perfected.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound whole-milk ricotta cheese
1 large egg
1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
3/4 teaspoon coarse salt
Freshly ground pepper
1 pound fresh mozzarella
Marinara
Fresh Lasagna Noodles, cut into 4-by-13-inch strips and cooked, or store-bought dried noodles, cooked
5 ounces coarsely grated Parmesan cheese, (about 1 3/4 cups)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Combine ricotta, egg, nutmeg, and salt in a medium bowl. Season with pepper. Coarsely grate 1/2 of the mozzarella, and stir into ricotta mixture. Using your fingers, shred remaining mozzarella into 2-inch strips, and reserve.
  • Spread 1/2 cup marinara in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Place a layer of noodles over marinara. Spread 1/3 of the ricotta mixture over noodles, and sprinkle with 1/3 of the Parmesan. Place a layer of noodles over the cheese layer. Spread 1 cup marinara over noodles. Repeat layering (noodles, marinara, noodles, ricotta mixture, Parmesan) 2 more times. Spread remaining marinara over cheese layer, then sprinkle with shredded mozzarella.
  • Place baking dish on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake until cheese is golden brown and sauce is bubbling, 45 to 50 minutes. Let stand for 15 minutes before slicing and serving.

CHEESE LASAGNA



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An easy vegetarian lasagna with ricotta, mozzarella and Parmesan.

Provided by MOLSON7

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (16 ounce) package lasagna noodles
4 cups ricotta cheese
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
4 eggs
salt and pepper to taste
1 teaspoon olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 (32 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and lay lasagna flat on foil to cool.
  • In a medium bowl, combine ricotta, Parmesan, eggs, salt and pepper; mix well.
  • In a medium saucepan, heat oil over medium heat and saute garlic for 2 minutes; stir in spaghetti sauce and Italian seasoning. Heat sauce until warmed through, stirring occasionally, 2 to 5 minutes.
  • Spread 1/2 cup of sauce in the bottom of a 9x13 baking dish. Cover with a layer of noodles. Spread half the ricotta mixture over noodles; top with another noodle layer. Pour 1 1/2 cups of sauce over noodles, and spread the remaining ricotta over the sauce. Top with remaining noodles and sauce and sprinkle mozzarella over all. Cover with greased foil.
  • Bake 45 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly and top is golden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 436.2 calories, Carbohydrate 57.6 g, Cholesterol 119.6 mg, Fat 14.4 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 19.8 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 711.1 mg, Sugar 12.3 g

3 CHEESE LASAGNA



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I like everything in my lasagna, but there's gotta be 3 cheeses and meat to make it proper. It's even better if you add a little cheddar, feta, and gouda, of course the gouda's just getting excessive...

Provided by FusionCat

Categories     Meat

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 lasagne, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

9 large lasagna noodles
1 lb ground beef
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 onion
5 garlic cloves
1 pinch salt
3 dashes oregano
2 dashes basil
1 dash thyme
15 peppercorns
1 green pepper
1 head broccoli
1 whole zucchini (optional)
8 mushrooms
1 (26 ounce) can spaghetti sauce
1 (14 ounce) can whole tomatoes
1 (8 ounce) can tomato paste
300 g mozzarella cheese
75 g parmesan cheese
1 cup ricotta cheese (or cottage cheese)

Steps:

  • Chop the garlic.
  • Grind the garlic, peppercorns, salt, thyme, basil, and oregano together with a mortar and pestle.
  • Start frying these ground ingredients in a large frying pan with a little oil. Fry for a few seconds.
  • Add the ground beef.
  • Now boil some water. Add the lasagna noodles.
  • Chop the mushrooms, onions, and any vegetables up. Add to the frying meat.
  • When the beef is fully cooked, Add the spaghetti sauce, tomatoes, and tomato paste. Continue cooking until the vegetables are cooked.
  • When the lasagne noodles are cooked, preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • Grate the mozzarella, crumble the ricotta and parmesan, and mix the 3 cheeses together.
  • In a lasagne pan, layer the ingredients, starting with sauce, then noodles, then cheese.
  • Put 3 layers of noodles, and then more sauce on the top, and finally add some more parmesan to the top.
  • Bake in the oven for about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 979.9, Fat 56.4, SaturatedFat 26.1, Cholesterol 184.2, Sodium 2371.3, Carbohydrate 57.9, Fiber 9.9, Sugar 33.3, Protein 65.2

THE BEST EVER LASAGNA



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My brother, Joe, created this lasagna based on our mom's recipe. It's a family favorite at Christmas, thanks to the special ingredients that make it magnifico. -Stephanie Marchese, Taste of Home Visual Production Director

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 3h45m

Yield 15 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
2 cans (28 ounces each ) crushed tomatoes in puree
6 cups water
1 cup chopped fresh basil
2-1/4 teaspoons sugar, divided
1 teaspoon salt
1 pound bulk Italian sausage
4 Italian sausage links
1 carton (16 ounces) whole milk ricotta cheese
8 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
1 large egg, beaten
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
12 sheets no-cook lasagna noodles
21 slices provolone cheese
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook onion in olive oil over medium heat until tender, 4-5 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute. Stir in tomato paste and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, 3-4 minutes. Add crushed tomatoes, water, fresh basil, 2 teaspoons sugar and salt. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer 1 hour, stirring occasionally., Meanwhile, cook bulk sausage in a skillet over medium heat until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles, 8-10 minutes; drain. Add to sauce; simmer until mixture is thickened, about 1 hour longer., While sauce simmers, preheat oven to 350°. Place sausage links on a rimmed baking sheet; roast until cooked through, 35-40 minutes. Remove and let cool slightly; slice into 1/4-in.-thick pieces., In a small bowl, mix ricotta cheese, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, egg, dried basil and remaining sugar., In a greased 13x9-in. baking dish, spread 2 cups sauce. Arrange 4 noodles over sauce; spread with a third of the ricotta mixture. Add 7 provolone slices, a third of the sliced sausage and 1-1/2 cups mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers 2 more times, using only 1 cup sauce per layer. Spread with 2 cups sauce (reserve remaining sauce for serving on the side), remaining 2-1/2 cups mozzarella cheese and the Parmesan cheese (dish will be full)., Place dish on a rimmed baking sheet and bake, uncovered, until bubbly and deep golden brown, 60-65 minutes. Let stand 15 minutes before serving. Serve with remaining meat sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 509 calories, Fat 33g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 106mg cholesterol, Sodium 1185mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

THREE-CHEESE SKILLET LASAGNA



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A simple garlicky tomato sauce and 3 Italian cheeses make this super-quick version of lasagna especially delicious.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 9

43 ounces canned whole peeled plum tomatoes (from a 28-ounce can and a 15-ounce can)
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 large egg yolk
1 1/2 cups part-skim ricotta cheese, room temperature
1 box (12 ounces) no-boil lasagna noodles
1/2 pound fresh mozzarella, shredded
1/4 cup grated pecorino or Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a food processor, pulse tomatoes until coarsely pureed. In a large deep skillet, bring tomatoes, garlic, and oil to a boil. Season with salt and pepper. Reduce to a simmer and cook on medium until thickened, about 12 minutes (you should have 5 cups marinara sauce).
  • Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, mix together egg yolk, ricotta, and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper.
  • Carefully pour sauce into a heatproof bowl and return 3/4 cup to skillet; spread sauce evenly. Add a single layer of noodles, breaking them up to fit. Top with half the ricotta mixture, spreading evenly. Follow with a second layer of noodles, then 1 1/2 cups marinara. Add a third layer of noodles, then remaining ricotta mixture. Follow with a final noodle layer, then remaining sauce. Sprinkle mozzarella and pecorino over top.
  • Bake lasagna until golden and bubbling, 30 to 35 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 690 g, Fat 34 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 34 g

Tips:

  • Choosing the Right Cheese: Use a combination of cheeses that melt well and have distinct flavors. Mozzarella, ricotta, and Parmesan are classic choices, but you can also experiment with different types.
  • Preparing the Pasta Sheets: If using no-boil lasagna noodles, soak them in warm water for about 10 minutes before assembling the lasagna. This will help prevent them from becoming too dry and brittle.
  • Building the Lasagna: Start with a layer of sauce on the bottom of the baking dish. Then, layer on the pasta sheets, cheese mixture, and sauce. Repeat until all of the ingredients are used up, ending with a layer of sauce and cheese.
  • Baking the Lasagna: Cover the lasagna with foil and bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for about 45 minutes. Then, uncover and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is golden brown and bubbly.
  • Letting the Lasagna Rest: Once the lasagna is out of the oven, let it rest for at least 15 minutes before cutting and serving. This will allow the flavors to meld and the lasagna to set.

Conclusion:

This delicious 3-cheese lasagna is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. With its creamy cheese filling, savory sauce, and crispy edges, it's the perfect comfort food for any occasion. So next time you're looking for a hearty and satisfying meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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