Best 7 Mac And Cheese Lasagna Recipes

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**Mac and Cheese Lasagna: A Comforting Fusion of Two Classic Dishes**

Indulge in the ultimate comfort food experience with our mouthwatering Mac and Cheese Lasagna. This innovative dish combines the rich, cheesy goodness of macaroni and cheese with the hearty, layered texture of lasagna. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with a symphony of flavors and textures.

Our collection of Mac and Cheese Lasagna recipes offers a variety of options to suit every palate. From the classic version featuring a creamy béchamel sauce and gooey cheese to unique variations with flavorful add-ins like bacon, vegetables, and different types of cheese, there's a recipe here for every mac and cheese lover.

Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a show-stopping dish for a special occasion, our Mac and Cheese Lasagna recipes have got you covered. With step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, you'll be able to create this delicious dish like a pro.

So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more. Prepare to be amazed by the irresistible combination of pasta, cheese, and all the fixings in our Mac and Cheese Lasagna recipes.

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

WORLD'S BEST LASAGNA



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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

1 pound sweet Italian sausage
¾ pound lean ground beef
½ cup minced onion
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
2 (6.5 ounce) cans canned tomato sauce
½ cup water
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 ½ teaspoons dried basil leaves
½ teaspoon fennel seeds
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 ½ teaspoons salt, divided, or to taste
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
4 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
12 lasagna noodles
16 ounces ricotta cheese
1 egg
¾ pound mozzarella cheese, sliced
¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese

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

EASY MAC AND CHEESE LASAGNA



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

Provided by tash662

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (7 1/4 ounce) package macaroni & cheese dinner mix
1 1/2 cups spaghetti sauce
1 lb ground beef
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 deg F. Lightly grease 8x8 baking dish.
  • Cook and drain ground beef and mix with spaghetti sauce.
  • Prepare Macaroni and Cheese using the directions on the box.
  • Place a layer (exactly half) of Mac and cheese in the baking dish, top with a layer of meat then a layer of cheese.
  • (Repeat).
  • After the 2 layers are complete, bake in the oven for 20 minutes or until heated through.
  • Then top with Parm Cheese.
  • **For meat substitute you can use pre cooked chicken.
  • **For a complete meatless dish you can use just the spaghetti sauce and leave out all meats.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 569.4, Fat 27, SaturatedFat 11.7, Cholesterol 106, Sodium 876.5, Carbohydrate 42.9, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 9.5, Protein 36.8

MACARONI & CHEESE LASAGNA



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Make and share this Macaroni & Cheese Lasagna recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Karen..

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (7 1/4 ounce) box macaroni & cheese dinner mix
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
1/4 cup milk
1 1/2 cups spaghetti sauce
1/2 lb lean ground beef, cooked, drained
1 cup shredded low-moisture part-skim mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350*F.
  • Prepare macaroni and cheese as directed on package with milk and butter.
  • Spoon half of the prepared Mac and cheese into lightly greased 8-inch square baking dish.
  • Top with half each of the spaghetti sauce, meat and shredded cheese. Repeat layers. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
  • Bake 20 minute or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 452.9, Fat 21.5, SaturatedFat 11.3, Cholesterol 76.2, Sodium 772.2, Carbohydrate 43, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 9.2, Protein 21.5

KRAFT MAC AND CHEESE CHICKEN LASAGNA



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Add a new dish to your weeknight rotation with this KRAFT Mac and Cheese Chicken Lasagna recipe. Chicken lasagna is easy to make-when you don't have to deal with noodles! That's why we make this mac and cheese chicken lasagna recipe with packaged mac and cheese.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pkg. (7-1/4 oz.) KRAFT Macaroni & Cheese Dinner
1/2 lb. lean ground chicken
1-1/2 cups CLASSICO Tomato and Basil Pasta Sauce
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper
1 cup KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Mozzarella Cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Prepare Dinner as directed on package, using the Light Prep directions. Meanwhile, cook chicken in medium saucepan until done. Stir in pasta sauce, garlic powder and red pepper.
  • Layer half each of the Dinner, meat mixture and cheese in 8-inch square baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; repeat layers.
  • Bake 18 to 20 min. or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Sodium 740 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 23 g

MACARONI CHEESE LASAGNE



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Feeling a bit fuzzy or need some comfort? Mac 'n' cheese and lasagne are sure to do the trick - and here we've combined them for the ultimate indulgent dish

Provided by Esther Clark

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 24

2 tbsp olive oil
400g lean beef mince
50g smoked pancetta, chopped
½ onion, finely chopped
½ celery stick, finely chopped
½ carrot, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
150ml red wine
1 tbsp tomato purée
400g can chopped tomatoes
250ml beef stock
2 bay leaves
1 rosemary sprig
1 tsp sugar
400g macaroni
80g grated mozzarella
a few whole basil leaves, to serve (optional)
50g butter
50g plain flour
2 tsp English mustard
800ml semi-skimmed milk
small grating of nutmeg
100g grated parmesan
100g mature cheddar, grated

Steps:

  • Heat half the oil in a large, heavy-based frying pan or casserole dish over a medium-high heat, and fry the mince and pancetta until golden. Transfer to a bowl using a slotted spoon and set aside.
  • Add the remaining oil to the pan and fry the onion, celery and carrot for 10 mins until just softened. Add the garlic and cook for 1 min more, then return the meat to the pan.Tip in the wine, bring to a simmer and cook until the mixture is reduced by half. Stir in the tomato purée, tomatoes, stock, bay, rosemary and sugar. Simmer, covered, for 30 mins, then remove the lid and simmer uncovered for another 10 mins until reduced. The ragu will keep in the freezer for up to two months. Leave to cool completely before freezing.
  • Meanwhile, make the cheese sauce. Melt the butter in a saucepan until foaming, then stir in the flour and cook for 2 mins. Stir in the mustard, then remove from the heat and gradually whisk in the milk in small additions. Return the pan to the heat and simmer for 5-6 mins, whisking continuously until thick and smooth. Add the nutmeg, parmesan and 80g of the cheddar, then season to taste.
  • Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6, and cook the macaroni in a large pan of boiling water for 5 mins. Drain, then stir into the cheese sauce. Spread the ragu into the base of a large rectangular baking dish (ours was 28 x 22 x 5cm), then spoon over the mac 'n' cheese and gently spread out using the back of a spoon to cover the ragu. Top with the remaining cheddar and the mozzarella, and bake for 25-30 mins until golden and bubbling. Leave to rest for 5 mins, then scatter over a few basil leaves to serve, if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 574 calories, Fat 25 grams fat, SaturatedFat 13 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 49 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 9 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 33 grams protein, Sodium 1.3 milligram of sodium

MAC & CHEESE SKILLET LASAGNA



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Find a new favorite in our Mac & Cheese Skillet Lasagna. Easy to prepare, easier to enjoy, our Mac & Cheese Skillet Lasagna is classic in the making.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings, about 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb. ground beef
1-1/2 cups water
1 pkg. (7-1/4 oz.) KRAFT Macaroni & Cheese Dinner
1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup margarine
1/2 cup CLASSICO Tomato and Basil Pasta Sauce
1/2 cup KRAFT Shredded Mozzarella Cheese

Steps:

  • Brown meat in large skillet on medium-high heat; drain.
  • Add water and Macaroni; stir. Bring to boil; cover. Simmer on medium heat 7 to 8 min. or until macaroni is tender.
  • Stir in Cheese Sauce Mix, milk, margarine and pasta sauce. Top with mozzarella cheese; cover. Cook on low heat 1 to 2 min. or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 550, Fat 34 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, TransFat 3 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Sodium 690 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 25 g

QUICK & EASY MAC & CHEESE LASAGNA



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Comforting lasagna flavor in just 15 minutes!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings, 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 pkg. (7-1/4 oz.) KRAFT Macaroni & Cheese Dinner
1/2 lb. lean ground beef
1/2 cup CLASSICO Tomato and Basil Pasta Sauce

Steps:

  • Prepare Dinner as directed on package.
  • Meanwhile, brown meat in medium skillet; drain. Return meat to skillet. Stir in pasta sauce. Cook on medium-low heat 2 min. or until heated through, stirring frequently.
  • Serve prepared Dinner topped with meat sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Sodium 680 mg, Carbohydrate 38 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 7 g, Protein 19 g

Tips:

  • Use a variety of cheeses. A blend of cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan is a classic choice, but you can also experiment with other cheeses like Gruyère, fontina, or Gouda.
  • Make sure the cheese sauce is thick and creamy. You don't want it to be too thin, or it will make the lasagna soggy.
  • Use a high-quality pasta. The pasta is the backbone of the lasagna, so make sure it's a good quality pasta that will hold up well to being cooked and baked.
  • Don't overcook the pasta. The pasta should be cooked al dente, or slightly firm to the bite.
  • Layer the lasagna properly. Start with a layer of pasta, then a layer of cheese sauce, then a layer of meat or vegetables, and so on. Repeat the layers until you reach the top of the dish.
  • Bake the lasagna until it's golden brown and bubbly. This will take about 30-40 minutes.
  • Let the lasagna rest before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld and the lasagna to firm up.

Conclusion:

Mac and cheese lasagna is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its creamy cheese sauce, hearty pasta, and flavorful meat or vegetables, it's sure to be a hit with everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a comforting and delicious meal, give mac and cheese lasagna a try. You won't be disappointed!

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