Lasagna, a culinary masterpiece of Italian origin, is a delectable dish that has captivated taste buds worldwide. Envision layers of tender pasta sheets interwoven with a savory filling, bathed in a rich, flavorful sauce and topped with a golden-brown, melted cheese crust. This hearty and comforting dish is a symphony of textures and flavors that promises a delightful dining experience.
This comprehensive article presents a collection of carefully curated lasagna recipes, each offering a unique twist on this classic dish. From the traditional meat lasagna, bursting with the robust flavors of ground beef and Italian sausage, to the vegetarian lasagna, a delightful medley of roasted vegetables and creamy béchamel sauce, this article caters to a variety of preferences. Seafood enthusiasts will relish the seafood lasagna, where succulent shrimp, lobster, and crab mingle in a delicate seafood sauce. For those seeking a lighter option, the chicken lasagna offers a leaner protein choice, complemented by a flavorful tomato sauce. And for a truly indulgent experience, the spinach and ricotta lasagna combines the earthy notes of spinach with the creamy richness of ricotta cheese.
Whether you're a seasoned home cook or just starting your culinary journey, this article provides step-by-step instructions, helpful tips, and stunning images to guide you through the process of creating a perfect lasagna. With its diverse range of recipes, this article is your ultimate resource for crafting this Italian masterpiece in your own kitchen. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you and your loved ones craving for more.
CLASSIC HOMEMADE LASAGNA
Layers of pasta with from-scratch Bechamel sauce and Bolognese and cheese makes this homemade lasagna the ultimate comfort food.
Provided by Alida Ryder
Categories Dinner
Time 2h
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat a few tablespoons of olive oil. Add the meat in batches and brown well. Remove from the pot and set aside.
- In the same pot, add the onion, carrot, celery and fresh herbs. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occassionally, until they are golden brown and starting to soften. Add the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Add the meat back into the pot with the stock, tomatoes, sugar, salt and pepper.
- Partially cover with a lid and reduce the heat. Allow to simmer for 45-60 minutes, stirring occassionally, until the sauce is rich and slightly reduced.
- While the bolognese cooks, make the bechamel sauce according to recipe instructions.
- To assemble the lasagna add a few spoons of bolognese sauce into the bottom of a deep casserole dish then add a layer of lasagna sheets. Add a few more spoons of bolognese then layer with the remaining lasagna sheets, bechamel sauce and grated cheese. Finishing with a layer of bechamel and cheese.
- Cover the lasagna loosely with foil and place in a preheated oven (180°C/350°F).
- Bake for 30-45 minutes until a knife can easily be inserted. Remove the foil and allow to bake for another 10 minutes to brown the top.
- Remove the lasagna from the oven and allow to rest for at least 15 minutes. Slice and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 525 kcal, Carbohydrate 56 g, Protein 34 g, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Cholesterol 84 mg, Sodium 234 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 7 g, ServingSize 1 serving
WORLD'S BEST LASAGNA
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
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
DEADLY DELICIOUS LASAGNA
This is possibly the most fattening, but also most delicious, lasagna ever!
Provided by Paul Kahl
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 1h10m
Yield 18
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and lay noodles on a paper towel.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook sausage, spicing to taste, until no longer pink, and reserve.
- In a large bowl, mix the ricotta and 2 jars of spaghetti sauce. In a medium bowl, mix the Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses.
- Stir all but one cup of the cheese mixture into the ricotta mixture; stir in the sausage and chopped spinach.
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- Coat the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish with a thin layer of spaghetti sauce. Lay 3 to 4 noodles lengthwise and side by side; then lay 3 to 4 noodles overlapping and in a staggered pattern on top.
- Add a generous layer of the sausage/cheese; repeat layers twice, until they have reach 1/2 inch from the top of the baking dish. Layer noodles on top of the lasagna and coat in the last jar of spaghetti sauce. Cover with last cup of cheese mixture and bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes or until golden brown. Slice and serve, and then see a dietician... It's deadly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 575 calories, Carbohydrate 38.7 g, Cholesterol 87.4 mg, Fat 33.4 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 29.8 g, SaturatedFat 16.5 g, Sodium 1262 mg, Sugar 12.2 g
EASY LASAGNA II
My family loves lasagna, but sometimes I lack the time for the long version. This is easy and satisfies everyone. Try it tonight!
Provided by Joanie Heger
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 1h25m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large skillet over medium heat brown the ground beef. Drain the grease. Add spaghetti sauce and simmer for 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, mix together the cottage cheese, 2 cups of the mozzarella cheese, eggs, half of the grated Parmesan cheese, dried parsley, salt and ground black pepper.
- To assemble, in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish evenly spread 3/4 cup of the sauce mixture. Cover with 3 uncooked lasagna noodles, 1 3/4 cup of the cheese mixture, and 1/4 cup sauce. Repeat layers once more: top with 3 noodles, remaining sauce, remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Add 1/2 cup water to the edges of the pan. Cover with aluminum foil.
- Bake in a preheated 350 degree F(175 degrees C) oven for 45 minutes. Uncover and bake an additional 10 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 376.9 calories, Carbohydrate 26.4 g, Cholesterol 89.5 mg, Fat 16.7 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 29.4 g, SaturatedFat 8.2 g, Sodium 870.3 mg, Sugar 7.8 g
EASY LASAGNA
For a supper to please a crowd, Pam Beerens of Evart, Michigan Layers Lasagna noodles with meat sauce and a tasty cottage cheese mixture to make this speedy version of a traditional favorite.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the cottage cheese, egg, Parmesan cheese, parsley, oregano and basil. In a greased 13x9-in. baking dish, layer a third of the noodles, sauce, cottage cheese mixture and mozzarella. Repeat layers twice. , Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes; uncover and bake 15-20 minutes longer or until bubbly. Let stand for 15 minutes before cutting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 282 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 67mg cholesterol, Sodium 665mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 20g protein.
SIMPLY DELICIOUS LASAGNA
The slow cooker makes an extra creamy, gooey lasagna-the last word in comfort food.
Categories Dinner
Time 3h32m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Spray large nonstick skillet with nonstick spray and set over medium heat. Add mushrooms and cook, stirring, until they release their liquid and it is almost evaporated, about 6 minutes. Add spinach in batches. Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt. With slotted spoon, transfer spinach mixture to bowl. Discard liquid.
- Spray same skillet with nonstick spray and set over medium heat. Add beef, onion, and garlic and cook, breaking up meat with wooden spoon, until no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, oregano, pepper flakes, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Simmer 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, stir together ricotta, 3/4 cup mozzarella,2 tablespoons Parmesan, and 1/4 cup basil in medium bowl.
- Spread one-third of beef mixture in bottom of 6-quart slow cooker. Break 3 lasagna noodles in half and arrange over beef, breaking to fit as needed. Scatter one-third of mushroom mixture over noodles and top with half of ricotta mixture. Spoon half of remaining beef on top; break remaining 3 noodles in half and arrange on top of beef. Top with remaining mushrooms, ricotta, beef, and mushrooms.
- Cover and cook until noodles are tender when pierced with knife, 3-4 hours on Low. Uncover and turn off slow cooker. Sprinkle remaining 3/4 cup mozzarella and 3 tablespoons Parmesan over lasagna. Cover and set aside until cheese is melted, about 10 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup basil. Cut into 8 portions.
- Per serving: 1 portion
Nutrition Facts : Calories 185 kcal
THE BEST LASAGNA
This classic lasagna is made with an easy meat sauce as the base. Layer the sauce with noodles and cheese, then bake until bubbly! This is great for feeding a big family, and freezes well, too.
Provided by Elise Bauer
Categories Dinner Casserole Comfort Food Freezer-friendly Casserole Lasagna Pasta
Time 1h45m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Put pasta water on to boil Put a large pot of salted water (1 Tbsp salt for every 2 quarts of water) on the stovetop on high heat. It can take a while for a large pot of water to come to a boil (this will be your pasta water), so prepare the sauce in the next steps while the water is heating.
- Heat the oven to 375°F
- Bake Cover the lasagna pan with aluminum foil, tented slightly so it doesn't touch the noodles or sauce). Bake at 375°F for 45 minutes. Uncover in the last 10 minutes if you'd like more of a crusty top or edges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 813 kcal, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 183 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 60 g, SaturatedFat 26 g, Sodium 1849 mg, Sugar 6 g, Fat 51 g, ServingSize Serves 8, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
SIMPLY DELICIOUS LASAGNA
The best lasagna you've ever had, and so simple too! I make my own sauce for this lasagna but you can use your favorite jar sauce if you want. The cooking time does not include the time to make the sauce. It is well worth the wait to make your own sauce though!!! Enjoy!
Provided by cieradanielle
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h15m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- SAUCE:.
- Saute garlic in olive oil over medium heat until it's golden.
- If using red wine, add to the pot and reduce to half by cooking over high heat.
- Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, Italian herbs, and salt & pepper.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 1-3 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Add sugar, and simmer 15 more minutes.
- Makes about 2 1/2 cups.
- LASAGNA:.
- Heat oven to 350 degrees.
- Brown meat in large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Meanwhile mix ricotta cheese, Parmesan, eggs, and 4 cups mozzarella until well blended. Set aside.
- Drain meat and return to skillet.
- Stir in spaghetti sauce until well blended.
- Spread some sauce onto bottom of 13x9 inch baking dish, top with lasagna noodles, spread some ricotta cheese on top of lasagna noodles, then top with more sauce.
- Repeat layers twice.
- Top with remaining noodles and meat sauce, then top with remaining mozzarella cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 1 hour. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting to serve.
- Enjoy :).
CLASSIC AND SIMPLE MEAT LASAGNA
Whole wheat noodles and lean ground beef make this tasty favorite a little lighter.
Provided by ccb1122
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 1h35m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, add the lasagna noodles a few at a time, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 10 minutes. Remove the noodles to a plate.
- Place the ground beef into a skillet over medium heat, add the garlic, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Cook the meat, chopping it into small chunks as it cooks, until no longer pink, about 10 minutes. Drain excess grease.
- In a bowl, mix the cottage cheese, eggs, and Parmesan cheese until thoroughly combined.
- Place 4 noodles side by side into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking pan; top with a layer of the tomato-basil sauce, a layer of ground beef mixture, and a layer of the cottage cheese mixture. Repeat layers twice more, ending with a layer of sauce; sprinkle top with the mozzarella cheese. Cover the dish with aluminum foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the casserole is bubbling and the cheese has melted, about 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake until cheese has begun to brown, about 10 more minutes. Allow to stand at least 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 500.5 calories, Carbohydrate 47.1 g, Cholesterol 114.5 mg, Fat 19.3 g, Fiber 6.3 g, Protein 35.6 g, SaturatedFat 9.1 g, Sodium 999 mg, Sugar 12.4 g
SIMPLY DELICIOUS LASAGNE
A family favourite that my mum makes... It was obtained from a sample recipe card of 'Simply Delicious' and is without a doubt my favourite ever meal that I always look forward too...Cooking temperature: 180C/350F/gas 4...Freezing: For up to 3 months
Provided by sherlockanytime
Categories Meat
Time 1h30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Grease a 3 litre ovenproof dish. Heat oil in a large pan and fry onions, garlic and carrot for 4-5 minutes Add mince and fry for 3-4 mins until brown.
- Stir in tomatoes, tomato puree, stock and seasoning. Simmer, covered, for 30 minutes.
- Melt butter, add flour and stir for 1 minute Remove from heat and gradually add milk. Bring to boil, stirring until thick. Season and add cheddar cheese.
- Preheat oven (see recipe description). Put 4 sheets lasagne in dish, cover with half meat sauce. Repeat layers, finishing with lasagne, cheese sauce and parmesan. Bake for 45 minutes.
- Take out and serve.
Tips:
- Fresh lasagna sheets are best, but if using dried sheets, be sure to cook them according to package directions before assembling the lasagna.
- Use a good quality ricotta cheese. Fresh ricotta is best, but if using store-bought, be sure to drain it well before using.
- Use a variety of cheeses in your lasagna. A combination of mozzarella, Parmesan, and ricotta is classic, but you can also add other cheeses such as provolone, Asiago, or fontina.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different sauce recipes. You can use a traditional tomato sauce, or try a white sauce, pesto sauce, or even a pumpkin sauce.
- Let the lasagna rest for at least 30 minutes before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld and the lasagna to set.
Conclusion:
Lasagna is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With so many different variations, there's sure to be a lasagna recipe that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a hearty and satisfying meal, give lasagna a try. You won't be disappointed!
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