Best 6 Patsys Meatball Lasagna Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with Patsy's Meatball Lasagna, a delightful Italian dish that tantalizes taste buds with its savory flavors and comforting textures. This classic lasagna recipe has been passed down through generations, embodying the essence of Italian home cooking. Patsy's Meatball Lasagna is a symphony of flavors, featuring succulent meatballs nestled between layers of tender pasta, rich tomato sauce, and a luscious cheese blend. Each bite offers a harmonious balance of meaty, cheesy, and tangy sensations, leaving you craving more. Along with the main recipe, this article presents a collection of exciting variations to cater to diverse preferences. Explore the vegetarian lasagna option, a meatless marvel that showcases the vibrant flavors of roasted vegetables. For a unique twist, try the spinach lasagna, where delicate spinach leaves add a vibrant green hue and a subtle earthy flavor. If you're craving a spicy kick, the spicy sausage lasagna is sure to satisfy with its bold and fiery notes. And for those seeking a lighter alternative, the chicken lasagna offers a leaner protein option without compromising on taste.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

DUMP-AND-GO MEATBALL LASAGNA



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Need an easy dinner that takes no more effort than popping a few ingredients in a pan? This hearty take on lasagna is made with 5 ingredients and absolutely no fuss-just add it all to your 13x9, and pop it in the oven. A quick stir just before it's done, plus a touch of extra cheese, helps ensure a perfectly baked dish.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 oz uncooked campanelle pasta (2 3/4 cups)
24 frozen cooked Italian-style meatballs (from 22-oz bag)
1 jar (25.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic tomato basil pasta sauce
1 1/2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (6 oz)
Chopped fresh basil leaves, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 13x9-inch glass baking dish with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, mix pasta, frozen meatballs, pasta sauce, water and Italian seasoning. Pour mixture into dish. Cover tightly with foil. Bake 40 minutes. Remove dish from oven; stir mixture thoroughly. Sprinkle with cheese.
  • Bake uncovered 5 to 8 minutes longer or until pasta is tender and cheese is melted. Garnish with basil leaves before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 500, Carbohydrate 47 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 5 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 840 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 1/2 g

MEATBALL LASAGNA



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Addella Thomas of Mt. Sterling, Illinois crumbles leftover meatballs into the homemade spaghetti sauce she uses in this cheesy lasagna. "My family wants me to make this dish all the time. It goes over well at reunions, too," she adds.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h20m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 cup water
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1 medium onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon dried basil
4 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
2 teaspoons sugar
Garlic salt to taste
8 uncooked lasagna noodles
2 packages (12 ounces each) frozen fully cooked Italian meatballs, thawed
1 large egg
1 cup ricotta cheese
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the first 10 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Meanwhile, cook lasagna noodles according to package directions; drain. , Crumble meatballs into the sauce. In a small bowl, combine egg and ricotta cheese. Spoon 1 cup of the meat sauce into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Layer with half of the noodles, ricotta mixture, meat sauce, mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Repeat layers., Cover and bake at 350° for 45 minutes. Uncover; bake 5-10 minutes longer or until golden brown. Let stand for 15 minutes before cutting.

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PATSY'S MEATBALL LASAGNA



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Fresh lasagna sheets are worth it for this specialty lasagna, which includes enrobing the layers of meatballs and sausage in a parcel of pasta sheets before the final step of baking.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Beef Recipes     Ground Beef Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 1/4 pounds (4 inches by 8 inches) fresh lasagna sheets
Coarse salt
10 cups homemade or store-bought pasta sauce
1/2 recipe Meatballs for Patsy's Meatball Lasagna
1 1/3 cups freshly grated pecorino Romano cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves, plus more for garnish
2 pounds (about 8 links) sweet Italian sausage, broiled and thinly sliced
2 pounds fresh mozzarella, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 2 1/4 cups)
2 cups fresh ricotta cheese
1 large egg

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil; season with salt. Add lasagna sheets, and cook until pliable and al dente, 1 to 2 minutes. Drain, and rinse under cold water.
  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Pour 1 cup sauce into a shallow baking dish; set aside. Cut two sheets in half lengthwise to make four 2-by-8-inch sheets; set aside.
  • Spread 1 cup sauce on the bottom of a 13-by-9-inch baking dish. Dip half of a reserved cut sheet crosswise in the reserved sauce, and drape over a corner of the baking pan, leaving the sauce-covered end in the pan with the other half hanging over the edge. Repeat with remaining 3 cut sheets and corners. Line edges of pan in the same manner using full-size sheets dipped lengthwise. Finish lining the bottom of the pan with 2 full sheets.
  • In a medium bowl, toss to combine meatballs with 1/3 cup pecorino Romano, and 1/4 cup basil; spread evenly in bottom of dish. Pour over 1 cup sauce, and cover with 2 lasagna sheets.
  • In the same bowl, toss sausages with 1/3 cup pecorino Romano; spread evenly in baking dish. Pour over 1 cup sauce, and cover with 2 lasagna sheets.
  • In a medium bowl, combine mozzarella with 1/3 cup pecorino Romano; spread evenly in baking dish. Pour over 1 cup sauce, and cover with 2 lasagna sheets.
  • In a medium bowl, combine remaining 1/3 cup pecorino Romano with ricotta and egg; spread evenly in baking dish. Top with 1 cup sauce.
  • Center pasta sheets on ricotta within 1/2-inch of the edge of dish. Brush draped lasagna with sauce, and fold over to seal and enclose.
  • Cover lasagna with a clean, damp kitchen towel. Double-wrap baking dish in aluminum foil. Place an ovenproof plate, upside down, in a large roasting pan; fill pan with 2 inches of hot water. Place lasagna on top of plate. Bake until lasagna reaches an internal temperature of 160 degrees to 170 degrees on an instant-read thermometer, 1 1/2 hours to 1 hour 40 minutes. Remove from oven; let stand 15 minutes before serving. Garnish with remaining basil, and serve with remaining sauce, if desired.

MEATBALLS FOR PATSY'S MEATBALL LASAGNA



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An expert trick makes simple work of rolling these meatballs into shape. The meatballs are used in Patsy's Meatball Lasagna.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Beef Recipes     Ground Beef Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 15

3/4 cup fresh breadcrumbs
6 tablespoons whole milk
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 medium onions, finely chopped
6 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 1/2 pounds ground beef, preferably chuck
1 1/2 pounds ground pork
3 large, whole eggs, lightly beaten
3 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh oregano
1 1/2 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
Dried breadcrumbs, for work surface
Olive oil, for frying

Steps:

  • Place breadcrumbs in a small bowl. Drizzle the milk over and let stand until absorbed.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic; cook until translucent, about 3 minutes. Set aside.
  • Place the ground meats in a large bowl. Add breadcrumb mixture to meats along with the reserved onion and garlic, whole eggs, yolks, parsley, oregano, and cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Using your hands, mix until just combined.
  • Sprinkle breadcrumbs over work surface. Roll 3/4 cup meatball mixture into a thin strip, about 12 inches long; repeat 3 more times. Line strips next to one another; sprinkle with breadcrumbs. Cut strips into 1-inch lengths. Repeat process with remaining meat mixture.
  • Working in batches, transfer 1-inch pieces to a large sieve; sprinkle lightly with breadcrumbs to prevent sticking. Toss until pieces become round and form meatballs.
  • Lightly coat the bottom of a large skillet with olive oil; set over medium-high heat. Working in batches, cook meatballs until browned and cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined baking sheet to drain. Repeat with additional oil and remaining meatballs.

PATSY'S MEATBALL LASAGNA



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From the Chef at Patsy's on 56th Street, New York City. Patsy's Savory Meatballs #rz.137551 can be made ahead for use in this recipe.

Provided by Cucina Casalingo

Categories     European

Time 2h

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 1/4 lbs fresh lasagna sheets (4 by 8 inch )
coarse salt
10 cups pasta sauce (homemade or store-bought)
3 cups meatballs (1/2 recipe meatballs for Patsy)
1 1/3 cups freshly grated pecorino romano cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaf, plus more for garnish
2 lbs sweet Italian sausage, broiled and thinly sliced
2 lbs fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 2 1/4 cups)
2 cups fresh ricotta cheese
1 large egg

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil; season with salt. Add lasagna sheets and cook until pliable and al dente, 1 to 2 minutes. Drain, and rinse under cold water.
  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
  • Pour 1 cup sauce into a shallow baking dish; set aside.
  • Cut two sheets in half lengthwise to make four 2-by-8-inch sheets; set aside.
  • Spread 1 cup sauce on the bottom of a 13-by-9-inch baking dish.
  • Dip half of a reserved cut sheet crosswise in the reserved sauce, and drape over a corner of the baking pan, leaving the sauce-covered end in the pan with the other half hanging over the edge.
  • Repeat with remaining 3 cut sheets and corners.
  • Line edges of pan in the same manner using full-size sheets dipped lengthwise.
  • Finish lining the bottom of the pan with 2 full sheets.
  • In a medium bowl, toss to combine meatballs with 1/3 cup pecorino Romano, and 1/4 cup basil; spread evenly in bottom of dish.
  • Pour over 1 cup sauce, and cover with 2 lasagna sheets.
  • In the same bowl, toss sausages with 1/3 cup pecorino Romano; spread evenly in baking dish.
  • Pour over 1 cup sauce, and cover with 2 lasagna sheets.
  • In a medium bowl, combine mozzarella with 1/3 cup pecorino Romano; spread evenly in baking dish.
  • Pour over 1 cup sauce, and cover with 2 lasagna sheets.
  • In a medium bowl, combine remaining 1/3 cup pecorino Romano with ricotta and egg; spread evenly in baking dish.
  • Top with 1 cup sauce.
  • Center pasta sheets on ricotta within 1/2-inch of the edge of dish. Brush draped lasagna with sauce, and fold over to seal and enclose.
  • Cover lasagna with a clean, damp kitchen towel.
  • Double-wrap baking dish in aluminum foil.
  • Place an ovenproof plate, upside down, in a large roasting pan; fill pan with 2 inches of hot water.
  • Place lasagna on top of plate. Bake until lasagna reaches an internal temperature of 160 degrees to 170 degrees on an instant-read thermometer, 1 1/2 hours to 1 hour 40 minutes.
  • Remove from oven; let stand 15 minutes before serving.
  • Garnish with remaining basil, and serve with remaining sauce, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1066.3, Fat 42.3, SaturatedFat 20.2, Cholesterol 145.2, Sodium 2342.4, Carbohydrate 110.3, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 25.1, Protein 59.2

MEATBALL LASAGNA



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This delicious, saucy lasagna is packed with tasty meatballs that you can make ahead!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 9h40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 jar (26 oz) tomato pasta sauce (any variety)
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with Italian herbs, undrained
1 box (12 oz) frozen Italian-style meatballs, thawed, each cut in half
1 1/2 cups frozen bell pepper and onion stir-fry (from 1-lb bag), thawed, drained
1 container (15 oz) ricotta cheese
1 egg, beaten
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
8 uncooked lasagna noodles
3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (12 oz)
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (1 oz)

Steps:

  • Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In large bowl, mix pasta sauce and tomatoes. Reserve 1/2 cup tomato mixture. Stir meatballs and stir-fry vegetables into remaining tomato mixture.
  • In medium bowl, mix ricotta cheese, egg and basil.
  • Spoon reserved 1/2 cup tomato mixture over bottom of baking dish. Top with 4 noodles. Top with about half of the ricotta mixture and half of the meatball mixture. Layer with remaining 4 noodles, remaining ricotta mixture, 1 cup mozzarella cheese and remaining meatball mixture. Sprinkle with remaining 2 cups mozzarella cheese and the Parmesan cheese. Spray sheet of foil with cooking spray; cover baking dish with foil. Refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.
  • Heat oven to 350°F. Bake covered lasagna 45 minutes. Uncover; bake 15 to 20 minutes longer or until bubbly, edges are golden brown and cheese is melted. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 540, Carbohydrate 48 g, Cholesterol 115 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 3 g, Protein 32 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1260 mg, Sugar 13 g, TransFat 1/2 g

Tips:

  • To make sure the meatballs are tender and flavorful, use a combination of ground beef and pork. You can also add some ground veal or sausage for extra richness.
  • Don't overmix the meatball mixture. Just mix it until the ingredients are evenly combined.
  • Form the meatballs into 1-inch balls and brown them in a skillet before adding them to the lasagna. This will help keep them from falling apart.
  • Use a good quality tomato sauce for the lasagna. You can either make your own or use a store-bought brand that you like.
  • Layer the lasagna in a 9x13 inch baking dish, starting with a layer of sauce, then a layer of noodles, then a layer of meatballs, then a layer of ricotta cheese, and so on. Repeat the layers until you have used up all of the ingredients.
  • Bake the lasagna in a preheated oven at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 30-35 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the lasagna is heated through.
  • Let the lasagna cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving. This will help it hold together better.

Conclusion:

Patsy's Meatball Lasagna is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a family gathering. With its layers of tender meatballs, flavorful sauce, and creamy ricotta cheese, this lasagna is sure to be a hit. Serve it with a side of salad or garlic bread for a complete meal.

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