Best 5 Ricotta Apple Lasagna Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary symphony with our Ricotta Apple Lasagna, a dish that artfully blends sweet and savory flavors. This unique lasagna takes a creative twist on the classic, layering delicate sheets of pasta with a luscious filling of creamy ricotta cheese, sweet and tangy apples, and a touch of aromatic cinnamon. Each bite is a delightful symphony of textures and flavors, perfectly balanced and sure to tantalize your taste buds.

In addition to our featured Ricotta Apple Lasagna, this article presents a delectable collection of lasagna recipes that cater to a variety of preferences and dietary needs. From the classic Italian Lasagna, bursting with rich tomato sauce, melted cheese, and savory ground beef, to the lighter and refreshing Vegetable Lasagna, packed with colorful veggies and a creamy white sauce, there's a lasagna for every palate.

For those seeking a hearty and indulgent experience, the Ultimate Lasagna beckons with layers of tender pasta, savory meat sauce, and a trio of melted cheeses. The Spinach and Mushroom Lasagna offers a vegetarian delight, featuring a creamy spinach and mushroom filling enveloped in tender pasta sheets. And for a taste of the sea, the Seafood Lasagna tempts with succulent shrimp, crab, and lobster nestled amidst layers of pasta and a flavorful seafood sauce.

No matter your dietary preferences or culinary desires, this article's collection of lasagna recipes promises to satisfy and delight. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you craving more.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

RICOTTA APPLE LASAGNA



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Pasta for dessert? You bet! Ricotta and Cheddar cheeses are the perfect complement to sweet, spicy apples.

Provided by Star Pooley

Categories     100+ Pasta and Noodle Recipes     Pasta by Shape Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 egg
¼ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 (21 ounce) cans apple pie filling
8 lasagne noodles, cooked and drained
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
6 tablespoons packed brown sugar
¼ cup quick cooking oats
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 pinch ground nutmeg
3 tablespoons butter
1 cup sour cream
⅓ cup packed brown sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Combine Cheddar cheese, ricotta cheese, egg, white sugar, and almond extract in a medium bowl. Blend well. Spread one can apple pie filling over the bottom of a greased 9x13 inch pan. Layer with half of the noodles, and then the cheese mixture. Layer again with remaining noodles, and the second can of pie filling.
  • Combine flour, 6 tablespoons brown sugar, oats, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a small bowl. Cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over top.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes. Cool for 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, prepare garnish by blending sour cream and 1/3 cup brown sugar in small bowl until smooth. Cover, and refrigerate. Serve warm apple lasagna with sour cream garnish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 359.6 calories, Carbohydrate 52.1 g, Cholesterol 49.1 mg, Fat 13.5 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 9.3 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 193.2 mg, Sugar 15 g

WORLD'S BEST LASAGNA



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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

1 pound sweet Italian sausage
¾ pound lean ground beef
½ cup minced onion
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
2 (6.5 ounce) cans canned tomato sauce
½ cup water
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 ½ teaspoons dried basil leaves
½ teaspoon fennel seeds
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 ½ teaspoons salt, divided, or to taste
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
4 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
12 lasagna noodles
16 ounces ricotta cheese
1 egg
¾ pound mozzarella cheese, sliced
¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese

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

APPLE LASAGNA



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Whenever friends come over for dinner, they always request this delicious dessert. Layers of lasagna noodles, a sweet and creamy cheese sauce and apple pie filling make this an ooey-gooey treat that's guaranteed to bring smiles when it's served at the end of any meal.-Pat Overlock, Concord, New Hampshire

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 cups shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 cans (21 ounces each) apple pie filling
6 lasagna noodles, cooked, rinsed and drained
TOPPING:
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup quick-cooking oats
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Dash ground nutmeg
3 tablespoons cold butter
SOUR CREAM SAUCE:
3/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
3 tablespoons brown sugar

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the egg, cheeses, sugar and extract; set aside. Spread one can of pie filling into a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Top with three lasagna noodles and cheese mixture. Layer with remaining noodles and pie filling. , In a small bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, oats, cinnamon and nutmeg. Cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over filling. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until bubbly and heated through. Let stand for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the sauce ingredients. Serve with lasagna.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 189mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

APPLE LASAGNA



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This is a truly wonderful dessert--YES dessert! I would rather have this than any apple pie I have ever had. It's very easy to make.

Provided by Tugar357

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 1 9x13 pan, 25 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 egg
1/4 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 (21 ounce) cans apple pie filling
8 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
6 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1/4 cup quick-cooking oats
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 pinch ground nutmeg
3 tablespoons butter
1 cup sour cream
1/3 cup packed brown sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Combine Cheddar cheese, ricotta cheese, egg, white sugar, and almond extract in a medium bowl.
  • Blend well.
  • Spread one can apple pie filling over the bottom of a greased 9x13-inch pan.
  • Layer with half of the noodles, and then the cheese mixture.
  • Layer again with remaining noodles, and the second can of pie filling.
  • Combine flour, 6 tablespoons brown sugar, oats, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a small bowl.
  • Cut in butter until crumbly, DO NOT OVERWORK.
  • Sprinkle over top.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes.
  • Cool for 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, prepare garnish by blending sour cream and 1/3 cup brown sugar in small bowl until smooth.
  • Cover, and refrigerate.
  • Serve warm apple lasagna with sour cream garnish.

APPLE LASAGNA



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Perfectly unusual dessert to complement your Italian dinner! This won in a local contest for 'Best Office Cook'. Enjoy!

Provided by Linda Correia

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 15

8 lasagna noodles
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 egg, lightly beaten
¼ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 (20 ounce) cans apple pie filling
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
6 tablespoons brown sugar
¼ cup quick cooking oats
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 pinch ground nutmeg
3 teaspoons margarine
1 cup sour cream
⅓ cup packed brown sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add lasagna noodles, and cook until tender, about 8 minutes. Drain, and rinse noodles, and set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together the Cheddar cheese, ricotta cheese, egg, white sugar, and almond extract. Spread one can of apple pie filling in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Layer half of the noodles to cover the filling. Spread the cheese mixture over the noodles. Top with the remaining noodles, and spread the remaining can of apple pie filling over the top of those.
  • In a small bowl, stir together the flour, 6 tablespoons brown sugar, oats, cinnamon and nutmeg. Mix in margarine until the mixture is crumbly. Sprinkle over the top of the pie filling.
  • Bake for 45 minutes in the preheated oven. Cool for 15 minutes. While the lasagna cools, stir together the sour cream and 1/3 cup brown sugar. To serve, cut into squares and top with sour cream as a garnish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297.4 calories, Carbohydrate 46.9 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fat 9.8 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 152.3 mg, Sugar 13.9 g

Tips:

  • Use a good quality ricotta cheese. Fresh, whole milk ricotta will give you the best results. If you can't find fresh ricotta, you can use part-skim ricotta, but it will be less creamy.
  • Don't overcook the lasagna. The apples should be tender but still hold their shape. If you overcook the lasagna, the apples will become mushy and the lasagna will be less flavorful.
  • Let the lasagna cool for at least 15 minutes before serving. This will help the lasagna to set and make it easier to slice.
  • Serve the lasagna with a side of your favorite salad or roasted vegetables.

Conclusion:

Ricotta apple lasagna is a delicious and unique twist on the classic lasagna recipe. It's perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. With its creamy ricotta filling, sweet apples, and crispy breadcrumb topping, this lasagna is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a new lasagna recipe to try, give ricotta apple lasagna a try. You won't be disappointed.

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