Best 4 Cindis Lasagna Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable flavors of a classic Italian dish with our comprehensive guide to making lasagna. This article presents a diverse collection of lasagna recipes, each offering a unique twist on the traditional combination of pasta, cheese, and sauce. From the classic lasagna Bolognese to the innovative vegetarian lasagna, these recipes cater to a variety of preferences and dietary needs.

Savor the hearty and flavorful lasagna Bolognese, a timeless recipe that showcases the rich flavors of a slow-simmered meat sauce, layered between tender pasta sheets and a creamy béchamel sauce. Experience a burst of vibrant flavors with the sun-dried tomato and spinach lasagna, where succulent sun-dried tomatoes and earthy spinach add a delightful twist to the classic dish. Embrace a healthier rendition with the zucchini lasagna, a low-carb alternative that uses zucchini slices instead of pasta, resulting in a lighter yet equally satisfying lasagna.

For a vegetarian delight, try the roasted vegetable lasagna, where an array of roasted vegetables, such as zucchini, eggplant, and bell peppers, create a vibrant and flavorful filling. Indulge in the creamy goodness of the white lasagna, a luxurious combination of béchamel sauce, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses, layered between tender pasta sheets. And for a touch of seafood elegance, the salmon lasagna offers a delicate and sophisticated twist, featuring layers of smoked salmon, creamy béchamel, and a medley of vegetables.

These recipes provide detailed instructions, ingredient lists, and cooking tips to ensure a successful lasagna-making experience. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a novice in the kitchen, this article equips you with the knowledge and guidance to create a mouthwatering lasagna that will impress your family and friends.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

CINDI'S LASAGNA



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This Lasagna is made with 3 cheeses, Kraft Cheese Slices, shredded mozzarella, and Kraft Grated Parmesan Cheese, plus tomato paste, tomato sauce, tomato soup, spices, and dried herbs. This lasagna has lots of flavor, and it gets rave reviews. I often get requests for this recipe.

Provided by Cindi M Bauer

Categories     Cheese

Time 1h15m

Yield 9-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

12 lasagna noodles (uncooked)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 lbs ground beef
salt & pepper (seasoned according to taste)
1 large onion, chopped fine
4 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can condensed tomato soup
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
2 teaspoons dried basil
1/2 teaspoon crushed dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
18 slices kraft American cheese, divided
1 (8 ounce) package shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
2 tablespoons Kraft® Grated Parmesan Cheese

Steps:

  • Cook lasagna noodles (with vegetable oil), according to pkg. directions.
  • Brown the ground beef and onions (seasoned with the salt and pepper). Drain off any excess fat.
  • Add the tomato sauce, tomato paste, tomato soup, sugar, parsley, basil, oregano, garlic salt, and 1/2 teaspoons salt. Stir, and cook until heated through.
  • Spray the inside of a 13x9x2-inch baking pan, with a non-stick vegetable cooking spray.
  • Lay 4 of the cooked lasagna noodles, inside the pan (overlapping each noodle just a bit).
  • Add 1/3 of the meat sauce over the noodles.
  • Sprinkle on 1 cup of the shredded mozzarella cheese.
  • Cover with 9 slices of the Kraft Cheese.
  • Repeat layering with the noodles, meat sauce and both cheeses.
  • On top of the last layer, top the meat sauce with grated parmesan cheese. (You may add more grated parmesan cheese on top. Desired amount is up to you.).
  • Cover baking pan with a lid, or aluminum foil.
  • Bake 45 - 50 minutes, in a 350 degree oven.
  • Let the lasagna sit on top of stove for 10-15 minutes, before removing lid or foil, and slicing the lasagna.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 592, Fat 30.2, SaturatedFat 14, Cholesterol 106.7, Sodium 1316.5, Carbohydrate 43.9, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 14, Protein 36.9

CINDI'S SLOW COOKER LASAGNA



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It's been quite a few years since I made this Lasagna. Recently I came across this recipe, which I shared in our Marshfield Buyers Guide Readers Recipe Cook Book. But since then, I've made a few changes to the recipe.

Provided by Cindi Bauer

Categories     Beef

Time 4h40m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb ground beef
1 medium size onion, finely chopped
2 tsp minced garlic (i used minced garlic from a jar.)
1/2 tsp salt
ground black pepper, sprinkle on desired amount
24 oz jar prego roasted garlic & herb italian sauce
2 Tbsp of water (i use this to rinsed out the jar of prego italian sauce.)
1 (6 oz.) can(s) tomato paste
12 oz small curd cottage cheese (which has 4% milk fat)
1/3 c sour cream
1/2 c kraft grated parmesan cheese
2 c shredded mozzarella cheese (reserve a 1/2 cup)
9 Lasagna noodles (uncooked)

Steps:

  • 1. In a 12-inch skillet, cook the ground beef, onion, and garlic, until the meat is no longer pink; drain off the fat.
  • 2. Now add the salt, Mrs. Dash Salt Free Seasoning, black pepper, spaghetti sauce and tomato paste. (After I added the spaghetti sauce, I then put 2 Tablespoons of water inside the empty jar. Placed the lid back on the jar, then shook it up a bit, before adding it back to the skillet.) Cook until heated through.
  • 3. In a medium size bowl, mix together, the cottage cheese, sour cream, parmesan cheese, and the 1-1/2 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese. Cheese mixture will be thick.
  • 4. Be sure to reserve 1/2 cup of the shredded mozzarella cheese, to sprinkling on top the final layer of meat sauce.
  • 5. Grease the inside of a 6-quart rectangular slow cooker. (I used a cooking spray to coat the inside of the slow cooker.)
  • 6. Spoon 1/4 of the meat sauce in the bottom of a slow cooker.
  • 7. Arrange 3 (uncooked) lasagna noodles over the meat sauce.
  • 8. Spoon 1/3 of the cheese mixture over the uncooked Lasagna noodles.
  • 9. Repeat layers twice, with meat sauce, Lasagna noodles, and the cheese mixture.
  • 10. Top with remaining meat sauce.
  • 11. Sprinkle the reserved 1/2 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
  • 12. Cover, and cook on low setting (Number 3) for 4 hours.
  • 13. Let the Lasagna sit while it's still in the slow cooker, for 15 minutes, before slicing, and serving onto your plate.
  • 14. Yields: 8 servings.

CINDI'S SLOW-COOKER LASAGNA



Cindi's Slow-Cooker Lasagna image

This delicious tasting lasagna was prepared in a 6-quart (rectangular) West Bend Slow-Cooker, that comes with a heating plate and 5 heat settings for cooking foods.

Provided by Cindi M Bauer

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 4h

Yield 6-8 (Depending on size of portions)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb ground beef
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon mrs. dash salt-free table blend seasoning
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
3 1/4 cups hunts traditional style pasta sauce
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 1/2 cups small curd cottage cheese
1/3 cup sour cream
1/2 cup Kraft® Grated Parmesan Cheese
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (reserving 1/2 cup)
9 lasagna noodles (uncooked)

Steps:

  • In a 12-inch skillet, cook the ground beef, onion, and garlic until meat is no longer pink; drain off fat.
  • Add the salt, the Mrs. Dash Table Blend Seasoning, black pepper, the pasta sauce, and the tomato paste to the skillet. Cook until heated through.
  • In a medium-size bowl mix together, the cottage cheese, sour cream, parmesan cheese, and the 1-1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese. (Cheese mixture will be thick).
  • Grease the inside of a 6-quart rectangular slow-cooker.
  • Spoon 1/4 of the meat sauce in the bottom of the slow-cooker.
  • Arrange 3 (uncooked) lasagna noodles over the meat sauce (over lapping the noodles just a bit).
  • Spoon 1/3 of the cheese mixture, over the uncooked lasagna noodles.
  • Repeat layers twice, with the meat sauce, the noodles, and the cheese mixture.
  • Top with the remaining meat sauce.
  • Sprinkle the reserved 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
  • Cover, and cook on low setting (NO. 3) for 4 hours.

CINDI'S LASAGNA



Cindi's Lasagna image

This Lasagna is made with 3 cheeses, Kraft Singles American Cheese Slices, shredded mozzarella, and Kraft Grated Parmesan Cheese, plus tomato paste, tomato sauce, tomato soup, spices, and dried herbs. This Lasagna definitely has lots of flavor. I often get requests for this recipe.

Provided by Cindi M Bauer

Categories     Other Main Dishes

Time 2h20m

Number Of Ingredients 16

12 lasagna noodles (uncooked)
1 Tbsp vegetable oil
2 lb 90% lean ground beef
salt & pepper (seasoned according to taste)
1 large onion, chopped fine
4 (8-oz.) can(s) tomato sauce
1 (6-oz.) can(s) tomato paste
1 can(s) (10-3/4 oz.) condensed tomato soup
1 Tbsp sugar
1 Tbsp dried parsley flakes
2 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp crushed dried oregano
1/2 tsp garlic salt
18 slice kraft american cheese, divided
1 (8 oz.) pkg shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
2 Tbsp kraft grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • 1. Cook lasagna noodles (with vegetable oil), according to pkg. directions.
  • 2. Brown the ground beef and onions (seasoned with the salt and pepper). Drain off any excess fat.
  • 3. Add the tomato sauce, tomato paste, tomato soup, sugar, parsley, basil, oregano, garlic salt, and 1/2 teaspoons salt. Stir, and cook until heated through.
  • 4. Spray the inside of a 13x9x2-inch baking pan, with a non-stick vegetable cooking spray.
  • 5. Lay 4 of the cooked lasagna noodles, inside the pan (overlapping each noodle just a bit).
  • 6. Add 1/3 of the meat sauce over the noodles.
  • 7. Sprinkle on 1 cup of the shredded mozzarella cheese.
  • 8. Cover with 9 slices of the Kraft Cheese.
  • 9. Repeat layering with the noodles, meat sauce and both cheeses.
  • 10. On top of the last layer, top the meat sauce with grated parmesan cheese. (You may add more grated parmesan cheese on top. Desired amount is up to you.)
  • 11. Cover baking pan with Reynolds Wrap non-stick Aluminum Foil.
  • 12. Bake 45 - 50 minutes, in a 350 degree oven.
  • 13. Let the lasagna sit on top of stove for 10-15 minutes, before removing lid or foil, and slicing the lasagna.

Tips:

  • Using fresh, high-quality ingredients will make a big difference in the flavor of your lasagna. Look for fresh herbs, ripe tomatoes, and flavorful cheese.
  • Don't overcook the lasagna noodles. They should be cooked al dente, or slightly firm to the bite.
  • Be generous with the cheese. Lasagna is all about the cheese, so don't be afraid to use plenty of it.
  • Let the lasagna rest for at least 15 minutes before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld and the lasagna to set.
  • Serve lasagna with a side of garlic bread or a salad.

Conclusion:

Lasagna is a classic Italian dish that is loved by people all over the world. It is a versatile dish that can be customized to your liking. Whether you like your lasagna meaty, cheesy, or vegetarian, there is a recipe out there for you. So next time you are looking for a delicious and satisfying meal, give lasagna a try.

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