Best 6 Easy Lasagna Iii Recipes

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Lasagna, a classic Italian dish, is a delectable combination of pasta, cheese, and sauce. It's a versatile dish that can be customized with various fillings and toppings, making it a favorite among food enthusiasts. This article presents three lasagna recipes that cater to different tastes and dietary preferences.

The first recipe is a traditional lasagna that features a hearty meat sauce made with ground beef, pork, and Italian sausage. This classic lasagna is sure to satisfy meat lovers with its rich and flavorful sauce.

The second recipe is a vegetarian lasagna that uses a combination of roasted vegetables, spinach, and ricotta cheese. This colorful lasagna is a great option for those who prefer a meatless meal.

The third recipe is a unique lasagna roll-ups that are filled with a mixture of ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses, along with spinach and Italian herbs. These roll-ups are baked in a creamy tomato sauce, creating a delightful and visually appealing dish.

Whether you're a fan of traditional lasagna, prefer a vegetarian option, or are looking for something a little different, these three recipes have something for everyone. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to indulge in a delicious lasagna experience!

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

SIMPLE LASAGNA



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Our Test Kitchen created tasty, cheesy homemade lasagna that couldn't be easier. This recipe even calls for no-cook noodles. Anyone can make this!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 3 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup ricotta cheese
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 egg
1 jar (14 ounces) spaghetti sauce with meat
4 no-cook lasagna noodles
1-1/3 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese and egg; set aside. Spread 1/3 cup sauce in an 8x4-in. loaf pan coated with cooking spray. Top with one noodle. Spread 1/3 cup sauce to edges of noodle. Top with a third of reserved cheese mixture and 1/3 cup mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers twice. Top with remaining noodle and sauce., Cover and bake at 400° for 25 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese; bake 5-10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts :

EASY LASAGNA RECIPE



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This easy lasagna recipe is the ultimate in comfort food! A delicious classic, this meatless cheese lasagna comes together quickly and easily.

Provided by Christi Johnstone

Categories     Main Course

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 7

48 oz Jar Spaghetti Sauce
30 oz Ricotta Cheese
2 Eggs
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 tsp parsley (dried or finely chopped)
2 cups grated mozzarella cheese
12 lasagna noodles (do not need to be "no bake", regular are fine)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a 13x9 inch baking pan.
  • In a large bowl, combine ricotta cheese, eggs, parmesan cheese, parsley and one cup of mozzarella cheese. Mix until well combined.
  • To assemble lasagna, place 1 and 1/2 cups of spaghetti sauce in the bottom of the prepared baking pan. Gently place four lasagna noodles onto sauce. Most 13x9 inch pans will fit three noodles length (13" side) wise, and a shorter, broken noodle width (9" side) wise.
  • Add approximately 1/3 of the cheese mixture to the top of the noodles, and gently spread across noodles. Top cheese with 1 cup of sauce, then noodles, then cheese again. Repeat one more time, finishing with a final layer of sauce. Sprinkle remaining mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce.
  • Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to stand for ten minutes prior to serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 339 kcal, Carbohydrate 30 g, Protein 20 g, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Cholesterol 82 mg, Sodium 847 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

EASY LASAGNA II



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My family loves lasagna, but sometimes I lack the time for the long version. This is easy and satisfies everyone. Try it tonight!

Provided by Joanie Heger

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound lean ground beef
1 (32 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
32 ounces cottage cheese
3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
2 eggs
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons dried parsley
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
9 lasagna noodles
½ cup water

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium heat brown the ground beef. Drain the grease. Add spaghetti sauce and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the cottage cheese, 2 cups of the mozzarella cheese, eggs, half of the grated Parmesan cheese, dried parsley, salt and ground black pepper.
  • To assemble, in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish evenly spread 3/4 cup of the sauce mixture. Cover with 3 uncooked lasagna noodles, 1 3/4 cup of the cheese mixture, and 1/4 cup sauce. Repeat layers once more: top with 3 noodles, remaining sauce, remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Add 1/2 cup water to the edges of the pan. Cover with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in a preheated 350 degree F(175 degrees C) oven for 45 minutes. Uncover and bake an additional 10 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 376.9 calories, Carbohydrate 26.4 g, Cholesterol 89.5 mg, Fat 16.7 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 29.4 g, SaturatedFat 8.2 g, Sodium 870.3 mg, Sugar 7.8 g

EASY LASAGNA III



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Quick, easy lasagna that tastes great!

Provided by LIZ PEAK

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 9

10 ounces lasagna noodles
1 ½ pounds lean ground beef
3 cups cottage cheese
2 eggs
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons dried parsley
salt and pepper to taste
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
2 (6.5 ounce) cans tomato sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add lasagna noodles and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • In a skillet, brown ground beef. Using a fork, mix cottage cheese, eggs, garlic powder, parsley, salt and pepper. In a separate bowl combine tomato paste and tomato sauce.
  • In a 9x13 inch baking pan, layer noodles, ground beef, tomato sauce mixture and cottage cheese mixture. Two layers of each will fit. Cover with tin foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove tin foil the last 8 minutes of baking time.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 490.7 calories, Carbohydrate 39.7 g, Cholesterol 126.4 mg, Fat 20.3 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 38 g, SaturatedFat 8.7 g, Sodium 936.6 mg, Sugar 6.9 g

CLASSIC LASAGNA



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While not a 30-minute meal, this lasagna is quicker and more straightforward than most. If you're in a real time crunch, use your favorite jarred red sauce. For greater success with the lasagna noodles, which have a tendency to stick together, boil them in the largest pot possible or work in batches - they need as much water as possible to move freely so they don't clump. This lasagna can be assembled, baked and refrigerated up to five days ahead, or frozen up to a month ahead if wrapped tightly.

Provided by Alison Roman

Categories     dinner, weekday, weeknight, casseroles, pastas, main course

Time 2h

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound Italian sausage, sweet or hot (optional), casings removed
1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 (28-ounce) can whole, peeled tomatoes
1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
Kosher salt
1 1/2 pounds fresh mozzarella, grated or shredded into small pieces
16 ounces (2 cups) whole milk ricotta
1 cup coarsely grated Parmesan, plus more for sprinkling on top (optional)
1/4 cup heavy cream
Freshly ground pepper
1 pound dried lasagna noodles (not the no-boil variety)
Olive oil

Steps:

  • Make the sauce: Heat oil in a large, heavy bottomed pot over medium heat. Add sausage, if using, and cook, stirring occasionally, until it's starting to brown but not yet crisp, about 5 minutes.
  • Add onion and garlic and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is totally softened and translucent (without letting it brown), 8 to 10 minutes. Add tomato paste and continue to cook, stirring until the tomato paste has turned a deeper brick red color, tinting the oil and onions a fiery orange color, about 2 minutes.
  • Using your hands, crush the whole tomatoes into smaller, bite-size pieces and add them and the crushed tomatoes, stirring to scrape up any bits from the bottom of the pot. Fill one of the tomato cans halfway with water and add it to the pot. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomato sauce has thickened and flavors have come together, 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Make the lasagna: Heat oven to 375 degrees and set a large pot of salted water to boil.
  • Set aside 1 cup mozzarella. In a medium bowl, combine remaining mozzarella, ricotta, 1 cup Parmesan and cream; season with salt and pepper and set aside.
  • Cook lasagna noodles in the large pot of salted boiling water until just softened (before they are even aldente), about 4 minutes. Drain and separate any noodles that are trying to stick together, slicking them with a bit of olive oil to prevent them from sticking further.
  • Spoon a bit of sauce on the bottom of a 3-quart baking dish and top with a layer of noodles, avoiding any heavy overlap.
  • Top with about 1 ¼ cups of sauce, and dollop ¼ of the cheese mixture over. Top with another layer of noodles and repeat three more times, ending with the last of the noodles (depending on size of the noodle/shape of the baking dish, you may have a few extra noodles) and the last of the sauce. Top with reserved 1 cup mozzarella and more Parmesan, if you like.
  • Cover loosely with aluminum foil and place baking dish on a foil-lined rimmed baking sheet (to prevent any overflow from burning on the bottom of your oven).
  • Bake until pasta is completely tender and cooked through and sauce is bubbling up around the edges, 30 to 40 minutes. Remove foil and increase temperature to 450 degrees. Continue to bake until lasagna is golden brown on top with frilly, crispy edges and corners, another 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool slightly before eating.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 938, UnsaturatedFat 29 grams, Carbohydrate 61 grams, Fat 58 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 44 grams, SaturatedFat 26 grams, Sodium 1333 milligrams, Sugar 11 grams

EASY LASAGNA



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Make and share this Easy Lasagna recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Meat

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 egg, beaten
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
1 1/2 teaspoons italian seasoning
1 (16 ounce) container cottage cheese, divided
2 cups grated mozzarella cheese, divided
1 lb ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup water
2 (26 ounce) cans chunky spaghetti sauce
1 (12 ounce) box oven-ready lasagna noodles, uncooked

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the egg, parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, cottage cheese, and 1 cup mozzarella cheese; set aside.
  • In a large skillet, brown the beef, onion, and garlic together until the beef is done; drain excess grease.
  • Add water and all but 1 cup of spaghetti sauce to beef.
  • Spread reserved spaghetti sauce into the bottom of a greased 13x9 inch pan.
  • Layer 5 to 6 lasagna noodles over the sauce, overlapping or breaking to fit.
  • Spread half the cheese mixture over the noodles.
  • Spoon a third of the beef mixture over the cheese layer.
  • Repeat layers once.
  • Add one more layer of 5 to 6 noodles and spoon remaining third of beef mixture over the top.
  • Cover and bake 50 minutes.
  • Sprinkle remaining mozzarella cheese over the top.
  • Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Tips:

  • Soak the lasagna noodles in hot water for 8 minutes before assembling the lasagna. This will help them cook evenly and prevent them from becoming dry and brittle.
  • Use a variety of cheeses in your lasagna. This will give it a more complex and flavorful taste. Some good options include ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, and Asiago cheese.
  • Don't skimp on the sauce. A good lasagna should have plenty of sauce to keep it moist and flavorful. Use a tomato sauce that you like, or make your own using fresh tomatoes, onions, garlic, and herbs.
  • Layer the lasagna carefully. Start with a layer of sauce, then a layer of noodles, then a layer of cheese, and so on. Repeat this process until you have used up all of your ingredients.
  • Bake the lasagna at a high temperature for 30 minutes, then reduce the temperature and bake for an additional 30 minutes. This will help the lasagna cook evenly and prevent it from becoming dry.
  • Let the lasagna cool for at least 15 minutes before serving. This will help it set and make it easier to slice.

Conclusion:

Lasagna is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a little planning and effort, you can easily make a lasagna that is both delicious and impressive. So next time you're looking for a hearty and satisfying meal, give lasagna a try. You won't be disappointed!

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