Indulge in a culinary journey with Meghan's Easy Lasagna, a delectable dish that promises a symphony of flavors in every bite. This comprehensive guide presents three variations of this classic Italian dish, each offering a unique twist to tantalize your taste buds. Embark on a culinary adventure as we unveil the secrets behind the traditional lasagna, a vegetarian lasagna bursting with garden-fresh flavors, and a creamy spinach lasagna that will leave you craving more. Discover the art of layering pasta sheets, savory fillings, and rich sauces, culminating in a golden-brown masterpiece that is sure to impress. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a novice in the kitchen, Meghan's Easy Lasagna recipes will guide you effortlessly through each step, ensuring a delicious and memorable dining experience.
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MEGHAN'S EASY LASAGNA
Very easy, flavorful lasagna - a real crowd pleaser! Great for leftovers because it tastes even better the next day - as a matter of fact, you can make it ahead of time and just reheat it. You can also substitute the beef with ground turkey and go with low-fat cheeses - still tastes great.
Provided by Meghan Williams
Categories Cheese
Time 1h24m
Yield 10-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Brown beef with seasonings, breaking into small pieces, and drain when done Add all but 1/2 cup of the Prego.
- Add ketchup.
- Add brown sugar and other seasonings.
- Let sauce simmer as you begin putting the lasagna together.
- Put remaining Prego on bottom of pan.
- Line pan with lasagna noodles (about 5).
- Evenly coat cottage cheese on noodles.
- Evenly coat cottage cheese with colby/jack cheese.
- Pat down the ingredients in the pan.
- Add half the sauce, spreading evenly.
- Do another layer of noodles and press down again.
- Add remain sauce.
- Sprinkle 1/4 cup parmesan cheese on top.
- Cover with foil.
- Cook for 1 hour on 350.
- Remove foil.
- Add mozzarella cheese and remaining 1/4 cup parmesan.
- Turn oven to broil and keep door open.
- Watch cheese melt and remove from oven when lightly brown and bubbly.
- Enjoy!
THE BEST LASAGNA RECIPE BY TASTY
Tasty's ultimate lasagna is cheesy, comforting and indulgent. We spent hours upon hours perfecting this recipe to test different techniques, methods, and ingredients and ended up with a dish that has layers of creamy béchamel, rich tomato sauce, and mounds of mozzarella and fontina cheeses. We truly think it's the best!
Provided by Lauren Lee
Categories Dinner
Time 22h10m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 35
Steps:
- Make the meat sauce: In a large bowl, gently combine the ground sirloin, sausage, and prosciutto, being careful not to overmix. Shape into 5-6 large, shaggy meatballs.
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Working in batches, add the meatballs and brown on all sides, 1-2 minutes per side. Transfer to a rimmed baking sheet and repeat with the remaining meatballs.
- Reduce the heat to medium and add the onion. Season with salt and sauté until translucent, 5-7 minutes.
- Add the garlic, thyme, oregano, red pepper flakes, and fennel seeds. Sauté for 1 minute, until the garlic is fragrant.
- Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring frequently, until the color turns dark red, 3-4 minutes.
- Deglaze the pot with the red wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom, and cook until the liquid has almost evaporated, 1-2 minutes.
- Add the canned tomatoes, passata, carrot, butter, the browned meatballs, and 2 teaspoons of salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1½-2 hours, until the sauce has thickened.
- Remove the sauce from the heat and discard the carrot, then use a potato masher to crush the meatballs into small pieces. Season the sauce with more salt to taste. If the sauce tastes too acidic, add the granulated sugar. Stir in the basil leaves and set aside.
- Make the béchamel sauce: Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Once the butter starts to foam, add the flour. Cook, whisking constantly, for about 3 minutes, until no lumps remain but the roux has not yet browned. While whisking, slowly pour in the milk until evenly incorporated. Whisk in the salt, garlic powder, and nutmeg. Bring to a low simmer and cook, whisking often, until the sauce has thickened enough to coat the back of a spoon, 8-10 minutes. Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.
- Assemble the lasagna: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9 x 13 x 3-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Add no-boil lasagna noodles to a large baking dish or bowl. Cover with hot water and add the olive oil. Let sit for 5-10 minutes, until the noodles are a bit more pliable, but still snap when broken in half.
- Spread about ¾ cup of the meat sauce on the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Add a layer of lasagna noodles. Spread about 1 heaping cup of béchamel over noodles in an even layer. Top with 1 heaping cup of meat sauce, followed by ¼ cup fontina and ¼ cup grated mozzarella. Add another layer of noodles, arranging in the opposite direction as the first layer, and top with about 1 heaping cup of béchamel. Repeat to make 4 more layers, ending with a layer of lasagna noodles.
- Spread 1 cup of béchamel, then 1 cup of meat sauce over the noodles. Scatter the remaining ½ cup of fontina, the fresh mozzarella cheese, and grated Parmigiano-Reggiano on top. Reserve the remaining meat sauce for serving. Cover the baking dish with a sheet of foil (grease the underside with nonstick spray to prevent the cheese from sticking) and place on a rimmed baking sheet.
- Bake the lasagna for 30 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for another 25-30 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbling. Broil for 1-2 minutes, if desired, to brown the cheese. Remove from the oven and let the lasagna sit for at least 20 minutes to cool.
- Garnish the lasagna with the basil, then serve with the reserved meat sauce alongside.
- Enjoy!
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 high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
- Don't overcook the pasta sheets, or they will become mushy.
- Make sure the ricotta cheese is well-drained, or the lasagna will be watery.
- Use a variety of cheeses for a more complex flavor.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different sauce recipes.
- Let the lasagna rest for at least 30 minutes before serving, so the flavors can meld together.
Conclusion:
With its layers of pasta, cheese, and sauce, lasagna is a classic Italian dish that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you're feeding a crowd or just looking for a comforting meal, this easy lasagna recipe is sure to please. So next time you're in the mood for Italian food, give this recipe a try.
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