MAKE AHEAD LASAGNA

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Make and share this Make Ahead Lasagna recipe from Food.com.

Provided by nleewebb

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h15m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

12 uncooked lasagna noodles
24 ounces cottage cheese
16 ounces ricotta cheese
12 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
2 large eggs
1/2 cup pesto sauce
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
1 lb lean ground beef
1 chopped onion
2 teaspoons minced garlic
24 ounces pasta sauce

Steps:

  • Cook lasagna noodles according to package directions.
  • in separate bowl, combine cottage cheese, ricotta cheese, parmesan cheese and 1 cup mozzarella cheese and pesto.
  • In large skillet, brown ground beef, draining off any accumulated grease. Add chopped onion and minced garlic. Saute' until onion is translucent. Stir in pasta sauce.
  • Layer 1 cup beef mixture, 3 noodles, and 2 1/2 cups cottage cheese mixture in a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish. Top with 3 noodles, 2 cups beef mixture, and 3 more noodles. Top with remaining cottage cheese mixture, 3 noodles, and beef mixture. Sprinkle with remaining 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese.
  • Cover with plastic and then foil. Refrigerate overnight.
  • Remove from refrigerator and let set on counter until oven is pre-heated to 375.
  • Bake covered for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake for 20 additional minutes, or until cheese is bubbly and lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 545.7, Fat 26.3, SaturatedFat 13.3, Cholesterol 136.1, Sodium 958.8, Carbohydrate 37.2, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 10.5, Protein 38.4

Clinton Danso
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I love this lasagna! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.


Tiktok Family
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This lasagna is the best I've ever had. It's so cheesy and flavorful.


Fareed Ail Gujjar
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This lasagna is so delicious and easy to make. I love that I can make it ahead of time and just heat it up when I'm ready to serve.


Namunyala Sam
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This lasagna is a great way to use up leftover pasta sauce. It's also a great dish to freeze for later.


Camille Tilmot
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I love this lasagna! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.


Airine Rodriguez
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This lasagna is the best I've ever had. It's so cheesy and flavorful.


David Oru
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This lasagna is so delicious and easy to make. I love that I can make it ahead of time and just heat it up when I'm ready to serve.


MARUIM OP
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I've been making this lasagna for years and it's always a favorite. It's the perfect comfort food.


PianoBeats SA
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This lasagna is a great way to use up leftover meat sauce. It's also a great dish to freeze for later.


Arwa A
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I made this lasagna for a party and everyone loved it. It was the perfect dish to feed a crowd.


EDNA BELL
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This lasagna is so cheesy and flavorful. I love the combination of the different cheeses.


Yousuf Chohan
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I'm not a big fan of ricotta cheese, but I loved it in this lasagna. It added a nice creaminess and richness.


Mir Lima
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This lasagna is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I love that I can make it ahead of time and just pop it in the oven when I'm ready to serve.


MALIK EHTISHAM IDREES
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I've made this lasagna several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's perfect for parties or potlucks.


Sophia Garza
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This recipe is a lifesaver! I'm always short on time, so being able to make the lasagna ahead of time is a huge help. It's also really delicious.


Moe Flood
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I'm not a big fan of lasagna, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so flavorful and cheesy. I'll definitely be making this again.


Jamie Adam
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This lasagna was a hit with my family! It was easy to make and so delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


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