Best 5 One Pot Classic Ragu Lasagna Recipe By Tasty Recipes

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Indulge in the hearty and comforting flavors of our classic ragu lasagna, a culinary masterpiece that combines layers of rich ragu, velvety béchamel sauce, and tender lasagna sheets. This one-pot lasagna is not only a delightful treat for your taste buds but also a hassle-free meal that requires minimal cleanup. Our recipe offers a detailed guide to creating the perfect ragu, simmered to perfection with ground beef, Italian sausage, and a medley of aromatic vegetables. We also provide a creamy and flavorful béchamel sauce, ensuring each bite is a harmonious blend of textures and flavors. With step-by-step instructions, you'll be able to assemble this delectable dish with ease. This article also features a collection of additional lasagna recipes that cater to various dietary preferences and tastes, including a vegetarian lasagna, a white lasagna, and a no-boil lasagna. Get ready to tantalize your palate with our diverse selection of lasagna recipes that promise a culinary journey like no other.

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

ONE-PAN LASAGNA RECIPE BY TASTY



One-pan Lasagna Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: canola oil, ground beef, kosher salt, ground black pepper, garlic, medium onion, marinara sauce, lasagna sheets, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, fresh basil

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon canola oil
1 lb ground beef
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cups marinara sauce, divided
6 lasagna sheets
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 cup mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350° F (180°C).
  • Heat the oil in a cast-iron skillet over high heat.
  • Cook the beef, salt, and pepper until the moisture has evaporated and the beef is starting to brown.
  • Add the garlic and onion and cook until onions are starting to become translucent.
  • Add one cup (260 g) of the marinara sauce and cook until the sauce has reduced to a paste.
  • Using a large spoon or a spatula, push some of the beef mixture toward the side of the pan, creating a gap that allows you to slide lasagna sheets underneath the beef. Break about two lasagna sheets in order to fill in the cracks.
  • Top the beef mixture with the rest of the lasagna sheets. Spread the rest of the marinara sauce on top of the sheets. Dollop the ricotta on top of the sauce and spread evenly.
  • Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese over the ricotta, and top with the basil.
  • Bake for 25 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
  • Cool, slice, then serve.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 636 calories, Carbohydrate 21 grams, Fat 37 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 48 grams, Sugar 7 grams

CLASSIC LASAGNA RECIPE BY TASTY



Classic Lasagna Recipe by Tasty image

When layers of cheesy lasagna come together flawlessly, that's amore! Pile on beefy marinara sauce, delicious noodles, and a blend of cheeses, then kick back and let this lasagna do the bakin'. This classic Italian dinner is easy to whip up and even easier to call your go-to comfort food.

Provided by Betsy Carter

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

nonstick cooking spray, for greasing
1 lb ground beef, cooked and drained of fat
4 cups marinara sauce
4 cups whole milk ricotta cheese
2 cups grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
15 lasagna noodles, cooked according to package instrucions
3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350ºF (180ºC). Grease a 9 x 13-inch (22 x 33 cm) baking dish lightly with nonstick spray.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef and marinara sauce.
  • In a separate large bowl, combine the ricotta, Parmesan, parsley, basil, salt, pepper, and olive oil.
  • Spread 1 cup of the meat sauce over the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Top with 5 cooked lasagna noodles, overlapping as needed to completely cover the sauce. Spread 2 cups of the ricotta mixture over the noodles. Top with 1 cup of mozzarella cheese. Repeat with the remaining meat sauce, noodles, ricotta, and mozzarella to make 2 more layers.
  • Bake the lasagna for 25-30 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the sauce is bubbling up through the layers. Turn the broiler to high and broil for 1-2 minutes, until the top layer of cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
  • Let the lasagna cool for 30-45 minutes, then serve.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 946 calories, Carbohydrate 28 grams, Fat 58 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 68 grams, Sugar 7 grams

THE BEST LASAGNA RECIPE BY TASTY



The Best Lasagna Recipe by Tasty image

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

½ lb ground sirloin, lean
½ lb mild italian pork sausage, casing removed
2 oz prosciutto, finely chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced
2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more to taste
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh thyme
1 tablespoon fresh oregano
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
½ teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed
2 tablespoons tomato paste
½ cup dry red wine
28 oz whole tomatoes, preferably San Marzano
1 ½ cups passata, or strained tomatoes
1 large carrot, eeled
½ cup unsalted butter
1 teaspoon granulated sugar, optional
½ cup fresh basil leaves, torn
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
6 tablespoons all purpose flour
6 cups whole milk, room temperature
2 teaspoons kosher salt
¾ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1 cup freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese
nonstick cooking spray, for greasing
1 lb no boil lasagna noodles
hot water
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 ½ cups freshly grated fontina cheese
1 cup freshly grated low-moisture mozzarella cheese
4 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, torn into small pieces
¼ cup freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese
fresh basil leaf, for garnish

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!

ONE POT VEGAN EGGPLANT LASAGNA RECIPE BY TASTY



One Pot Vegan Eggplant Lasagna Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: raw cashews, extra virgin olive oil, fresh basil leaf, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, kosher salt, onion powder, garlic powder, freshly ground black pepper, garlic, nonstick cooking spray, extra virgin olive oil, eggplant, small carrot, celery, small yellow onion, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, dry white wine, tomato paste, garlic, vegetable stock, crushed tomato, vegan "no-boil" lasagna noodle, shredded vegan mozzarella cheese, fresh flat-leaf parsley, garlic bread

Provided by Jordan Kenna

Categories     Dinner

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 27

2 cups raw cashews
1 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 cup fresh basil leaf, lightly packed
¼ cup nutritional yeast
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 clove garlic, roughtly chopped
nonstick cooking spray
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil, plus 2 tablespoons, divided
2 ½ lb eggplant, cubed
1 small carrot, finely chopped
1 stalk celery, finely chopped
1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
kosher salt, to taste
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
½ cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups vegetable stock
28 oz crushed tomato, 1 can
8 oz vegan "no-boil" lasagna noodle, broken in half
2 cups shredded vegan mozzarella cheese
fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped, for garnish
garlic bread, for serving

Steps:

  • Make the pesto cashew cream cubes: In a blender, combine the cashews, olive oil, basil, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, pepper, and garlic. Blend until smooth.
  • Grease an ice cube tray with nonstick spray. Spoon the pesto into the cups in the tray. Cover with plastic wrap and freeze until the cubes are firm, at least 4 hours or up to 3 days.
  • Make the lasagna: Heat a large pot over medium-high heat. Add ¼ cup (60 ml) of olive oil to the pot and swirl to evenly coat. Add the eggplant and cook, stirring occasionally, until very soft and caramelized, 30 minutes. Transfer the eggplant to a bowl and set aside.
  • Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the pot. Then, add the carrot, celery, and onion, and cook, stirring, until softened and starting to caramelize, 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Add the wine and cook, stirring, until completely evaporated, about 4 minutes.
  • Add the tomato paste and garlic, and cook, stirring, until lightly caramelized, about 2 minutes over medium heat.
  • Stir in the reserved eggplant, vegetable stock, and crushed tomatoes and stir to combine.
  • Remove the pesto cubes from the ice cube tray, and immediately distribute the frozen pesto cubes throughout the eggplant sauce.
  • Using your fingers or a pair of tongs, insert the noodle pieces vertically in the sauce around the pot. Cover the pot.
  • Reduce the heat to medium-low, and cook for 18 minutes, then uncover the pot and use a spatula to push down the exposed noodles so they are covered in sauce. Cover and cook for 18 minutes more, until the noodles are tender.
  • Uncover and sprinkle the mozzarella over the top of the lasagna. Cover again and cook until the cheese is melted, about 5 minutes. Remove the pot from the heat.
  • Sprinkle the lasagna with parsley and serve with garlic bread alongside.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1087 calories, Carbohydrate 71 grams, Fat 81 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 11 grams, Sugar 17 grams

RAGÚ® NO BOILING LASAGNA



RAGÚ® No Boiling Lasagna image

With this skip-a-step recipe you'll have a scrumptious lasagna ready in no time.

Provided by RAGÚ®

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Ragu®

Time 1h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 (15 ounce) containers ricotta cheese
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
2 eggs
2 (24 ounce) jars RAGÚ® Old World Style® Traditional Sauce
12 uncooked lasagna noodles

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Combine ricotta cheese, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese and eggs in bowl; set aside.
  • Spread 1 cup Sauce in 13 x 9-inch baking dish. Layer 4 uncooked noodles, then 1 cup sauce and 1/2 of the ricotta cheese mixture; repeat. Top with remaining 4 uncooked noodles and remaining sauce.
  • Bake 1 hour covered tightly with aluminum foil. Remove foil and sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Bake uncovered an additional 10 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Tips:

  • Use a large pot or Dutch oven to ensure that there is enough space for the lasagna to cook evenly.
  • Make sure to brown the ground beef and sausage thoroughly before adding the other ingredients. This will help to develop the flavor of the sauce.
  • Be careful not to overcook the lasagna noodles. They should be cooked al dente, or slightly firm to the bite.
  • Use a variety of cheeses in the lasagna. This will create a more complex and flavorful dish.
  • Let the lasagna cool for at least 15 minutes before serving. This will help the flavors to meld and the lasagna to set.

Conclusion:

This one-pot classic ragu lasagna is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a family dinner or a potluck. By following the tips above, you can ensure that your lasagna turns out perfect every time. So what are you waiting for? Give this recipe a try today!

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