Best 5 Muellers Classic Lasagna Recipes
Lasagna, a classic Italian dish, is a delicious and versatile meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is made with layers of pasta, cheese, and sauce, and can be customized with a variety of ingredients to suit any taste. This article provides three different recipes for lasagna: a classic lasagna, a vegetarian lasagna, and a white lasagna. Each recipe includes step-by-step instructions and a list of ingredients, making it easy for home cooks to create this Italian favorite.
The classic lasagna recipe is a meat-based lasagna that uses ground beef, Italian sausage, and ricotta cheese. The vegetarian lasagna is a hearty and flavorful dish that uses a variety of vegetables, including spinach, mushrooms, and zucchini. The white lasagna is a creamy and delicious lasagna that uses a white sauce made with béchamel and Parmesan cheese. All three recipes are sure to please, and they are perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal.
MUELLER'S CLASSIC LASAGNA
While their new iteration simplifies things a bit, we love this original recipe for Mueller's lasagna, which starts with a homemade meat-and-tomato sauce and ends with one decadent, satisfying bite.
Provided by Mueller's Pasta
Categories Dinner Pasta Bake Tomato Ground Beef Beef Lasagna Kid-Friendly Small Plates
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a large, heavy pan, lightly brown beef and onion in oil. Add tomatoes (put through blender or cut with edge of spoon), tomato paste, water, parsley, salt, sugar, garlic powder, pepper, and oregano; simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes. Meanwhile, cook lasagne noodles as directed on box; drain. In a 13x9-inch baking pan, spread about 1 cup of sauce. Then alternate layers of lasagne noodles, sauce, ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan, ending with sauce, mozzarella, and Parmesan.
- Bake at 350°F for 40 to 50 minutes until lightly browned and bubbling. Allow to stand for 15 minutes; cut in squares to serve.
- This recipe is made available as a courtesy by Mueller's Pasta, a trademark of TreeHouse Foods Inc.
LASAGNA (CLASSIC MUELLER'S RECIPE)
This is the basic recipe from Mueller's box with a couple substitutions to suit my taste and laziness. Makes one deep 13x9 pan. If you make ahead and refrigerate, it will take longer to bake and will be drier.
Provided by LexingtonMom
Categories < 4 Hours
Time 1h10m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Spread about 1 cup Prego sauce in bottom of lasagna pan.
- Boil noodles as directed (about 10 minutes). Remove from heat immediately and run cold water into pan so noodles won't overcook.
- While noodles are cooking, brown ground beef in large saucepan. Remove from heat and mix in remaining Prego.
- Set aside 1/2 cup of parmesan and 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese.
- Combine remaining parmesan and mozzarella with eggs, ricotta, and cottage cheese.
- Layer in lasaga pan: 1/3 of noodles, 1/3 meat sauce, and 1/2 cheese mixture. Repeat.
- Top with remaining 1/3 noodles, 1/3 meat sauce, and reserved mozzarella and parmesan.
- Cover with foil and bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake for another 15 minutes.
- Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
CLASSIC LASAGNE FROM BOX OF MUELLERS LASAGNE 1970'S
Provided by KBTheLivelyOne
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- In large heavy pan, lightly brown beef and onion in oil. Add tomatoes (put through blender or cut with edge of spoon), paste, water, parsley, salt, sugar, garlic powder, pepper, and oregano; simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes. Mean while cook lasagne as directed; drain. In 13 x 9 x 2" baking pan, spread about 1 cup sauce. Then alternate layers of lasagne, sauce, ricotta, Mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese, ending with sauce, Mozzarella, and Parmesan. Bake at 350°F. for 40 - 50 minutes until lightly browned and bubbling. Allow to stand for 15 minutes; cut in squares to serve. Makes 8 servings.
MUELLER'S QUICK "NO BOIL" CHEESY LASAGNA
This recipe came from the back of a Mueller's noodles box. I love it because it is both delicious and quick! No need to boil the lasagne noodles. Just layer the lasagne and pop it in the oven! You can save even more time by using prepared sauce (see tip at bottom of recipe). This lasagne can be made with or without meat. You can also add more vegetables to boost the healthy quotient!
Provided by New Mom Kate
Categories European
Time 1h20m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In large skillet over medium-high heat cook meat, stirring, until lightly browned.
- Add onion and garlic; cook 3 minutes.
- Stir in tomato sauce, mushrooms, tomato juice and basil.
- Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes.
- In a small bowl, combine ricotta, egg, salt and pepper.
- Spoon 1-1/2 cups sauce into 13x9x2" baking dish.
- Top with half the uncooked lasagne, all the ricotta mixture, 1 cup mozzarella, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, 1-1/2 cups sauce, then remaining lasagne.
- Top with remaining sauce, mozzarella and Parmesan.
- Cover tightly with foil.
- Bake in 350 degree oven for 45 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake 15 minutes longer or until lightly browned.
- Let stand 15 minutes before serving.
- TO USE PREPARED SAUCE: In steps 2 and 3, omit onion, garlic, tomato sauce and basil. Add 1 (30 ounces) jar prepared spaghetti sauce with the mushrooms and tomato juice to browned meat. Complete as directed.
LAZY LASAGNA (UPDATED MUELLER'S RECIPE)
This recipe came off the back of a package of Mueller's Egg Noodles sometime in the 60s or 70s. It was a real time-saver, as well as a tasty dish to throw together for a potluck or church supper. Some of the ingredient sizes have been adjusted to present-day packaging, but the ingredients are the same as the original recipe.
Provided by Artboy34
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 45m
Yield 1 casserole, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°.
- Cook noodles according to package directions and drain.
- While noodles are cooking, brown ground beef and drain. Stir in spaghetti sauce and set aside.
- Mix cooked noodles with ricotta/cottage, mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.
- In a 2 quart casserole, spread 1 cup of sauce on bottom of pan to cover.
- Spread half the noodle mixture in the dish, covered with half the sauce.
- Layer the remaining half of the noodle mixture, covered with the remaining half of the sauce.
- Bake 25 to 30 minutes until bubbling.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 896.2, Fat 53.9, SaturatedFat 25.9, Cholesterol 232.2, Sodium 927.9, Carbohydrate 39.8, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 9.8, Protein 60
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients to ensure the best flavor.
- Don't overcook the lasagna noodles, as they will become mushy.
- Be generous with the cheese; it's what makes lasagna so decadent.
- Let the lasagna rest for at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving; this will allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve lasagna with a side of garlic bread or a fresh salad.
Conclusion:
Mueller's classic lasagna is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a family meal or a special occasion. By following the tips above, you can make sure that your lasagna turns out perfectly every time. So next time you're looking for a comforting and satisfying meal, give Mueller's classic lasagna a try!
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