Indulge in a delightful culinary prank with our curated collection of April Fool's Faux Lasagna recipes. These clever dishes offer a playful twist on the classic Italian favorite, guaranteed to surprise and amuse your family and friends. From the deceptive "Dirt Cake Lasagna" to the whimsical "Pancake Lasagna" and the irresistible "Ice Cream Sundae Lasagna," each recipe promises a unique and entertaining dining experience.
Let's cook with our recipes!
APRIL FOOLS' LASAGNA: BANANA-PUDDING CAKE
Steps:
- Looks like: Lasagna
- Make a box of instant vanilla pudding. Cut a loaf of pound cake into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Arrange half of the slices in a 7-by-11-inch baking dish, then press 20 vanilla wafers into the cake. Make fake tomato sauce: Mix 3/4 cup strawberry jam with 5 crushed Oreo cookies and dollop half of the mixture over the wafers. Sweeten 3/4 cup ricotta cheese with 2 teaspoons sugar; dollop half over the jam. Top with 1 sliced banana and half of the pudding. Repeat with the remaining cake, 20 more wafers, the remaining jam and ricotta mixtures, another sliced banana and the remaining pudding. Top with shaved white chocolate, crushed vanilla wafers and mint; chill.
TWENTY MINUTE LASAGNA
This recipe has been in our family for generations. It is to die for. It's been my favorite since I was a child.
Provided by Sharon Cormier
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 40m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Place ground beef in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.
- In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, combine spaghetti sauce mix, mushroom gravy mix, tomato paste, water and oil. Bring to a boil and stir in ground beef. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
- In a 9x13 inch baking dish layer the noodles, sauce and cheese; repeat layers, ending with cheese.
- Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 354.7 calories, Carbohydrate 39.6 g, Cholesterol 42.9 mg, Fat 12.9 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 21.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 1224.1 mg, Sugar 5.2 g
LAZY MOM'S FAUX LASAGNA
Cooks like a casserole, tastes like a lasagna! This simple recipe takes out the complication of gourmet lasagnas and serves your family in less than an hour with the same great taste.
Provided by Peachie Keene
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 55m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Prepare water to boil and pre-grease a deep casserole dish.
- Brown beef, onions and garlic in a medium sized sauce pan (if you don't like your onions a tad crisp, saute your onions and garlic until soft, prior to adding the beef).
- Add spaghetti sauce AND spinach to the beef, onion and garlic; cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Pre-heat oven to 350, and add noodles to boiling water and cook until al dante.
- Drain noodles and return to pot.
- Pour the sauce mixture into the noodles, RESERVING two or so cups, and mix thoroughly. Set remaining sauce aside.
- Pour half of the pasta mixture into the pre-greased casserole dish, layer with 6 slices of provolone cheese, pour in the remaining pasta, break the remaining provolone into pieces, layer, and sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top. Finally, pour on the reserved sauce.
- Bake, covered, on 350 for 35 minutes.
- Uncover, sprinkle parmesan cheese on top, and bake for an additional 5 minutes.
WORLD'S BEST LASAGNA
It takes a little work, but it is worth it.
Provided by John Chandler
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 3h15m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, cook sausage, ground beef, onion, and garlic over medium heat until well browned. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce, and water. Season with sugar, basil, fennel seeds, Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon salt, pepper, and 2 tablespoons parsley. Simmer, covered, for about 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook lasagna noodles in boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes. Drain noodles, and rinse with cold water. In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese with egg, remaining parsley, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- To assemble, spread 1 1/2 cups of meat sauce in the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Arrange 6 noodles lengthwise over meat sauce. Spread with one half of the ricotta cheese mixture. Top with a third of mozzarella cheese slices. Spoon 1 1/2 cups meat sauce over mozzarella, and sprinkle with 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Repeat layers, and top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Cover with foil: to prevent sticking, either spray foil with cooking spray, or make sure the foil does not touch the cheese.
- Bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove foil, and bake an additional 25 minutes. Cool for 15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 448.2 calories, Carbohydrate 36.5 g, Cholesterol 81.8 mg, Fat 21.3 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 29.7 g, SaturatedFat 9.9 g, Sodium 1400.4 mg, Sugar 8.6 g
Tips:
- Use a variety of vegetables. This will make your lasagna more colorful and nutritious. Some good options include spinach, kale, mushrooms, zucchini, and bell peppers.
- Don't overcook the vegetables. You want them to be tender but still have a little bit of crunch.
- Use a good quality cheese. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your lasagna.
- Don't be afraid to experiment. There are many different ways to make lasagna, so feel free to get creative and try different ingredients and flavors.
Conclusion:
Lasagna is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Whether you're looking for a classic lasagna recipe or something a little more unique, you're sure to find a recipe in this article that you'll love. So next time you're in the mood for a hearty and satisfying meal, give lasagna a try. You won't be disappointed!
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