Best 7 1 2 3 Lasagna Recipes

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Welcome to the world of 1 2 3 lasagna! This delightful dish, also known as Lazy Lasagna or Million Dollar Lasagna, has captured hearts worldwide with its ease of preparation and mouthwatering flavors. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting in the kitchen, 1 2 3 lasagna is the perfect recipe for a weeknight meal, a casual gathering, or a special occasion. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with this quick and delicious lasagna that combines the flavors of ground beef, ricotta cheese, and mozzarella cheese in a symphony of Italian goodness.

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

EMERIL'S 1-2-3 LASAGNA (LASAGNE) FOR KIDS



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From Emeril's Kid Cookbook, "There is a Chef in My Soup!" It is similar to his Recipe #220830, but with no meat and fewer spices. My kids *loved* making this! Allow for extra prep time if your kids are new to cooking. ;)

Provided by Marg CaymanDesigns

Categories     Cheese

Time 1h30m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

15 ounces ricotta cheese
2 large eggs
1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
4 cups mozzarella cheese, grated
1 teaspoon spices (it calls for Baby Bam)
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons dried parsley
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
5 cups homemade pasta sauce (it calls for Recipe #220831) or 5 cups store-bought pasta sauce
12 lasagna noodles, uncooked

Steps:

  • Make sure the oven rack is in the center position and preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • In a large bowl, using a large wooden spoon, stir together the ricotta cheese, eggs, 1/2 cup of the grated Parmesan cheese, 1/2 cup of the grated mozzarella cheese, the Baby Bam, salt, parsley, basil, and pepper until thoroughly combined.
  • Spread 1 cup of the Best Basic Red Sauce in the bottom of a 3-quart casserole dish. Lay 3 lasagna noodles lengthwise in the dish. The noodles should not overlap or touch one another.
  • Spoon 3/4 cup of the ricotta mixture over the noodles and spread it evenly with a spatula. Sprinkle 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese evenly over the ricotta. Repeat with the remaining ingredients, for a total of 4 layers of noodles. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of mozzarella cheese over the top layer of tomato sauce. Top with the remaining 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese .
  • Cover the casserole tightly with aluminum foil.
  • Bake, covered, for 1 hour .
  • Using oven mitts or pot holders, remove the casserole from the oven and discard the aluminum foil. Return the dish to the oven and bake, uncovered, for 10 minutes.
  • Using the mitts or pot holders, remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 579.7, Fat 28.8, SaturatedFat 15.1, Cholesterol 136.3, Sodium 1505.2, Carbohydrate 46.8, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 15.4, Protein 32.6

BEST LASAGNA



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Want to know how to make lasagna for a casual holiday meal? You can't go wrong with this deliciously rich meat lasagna recipe. My grown sons and daughter-in-law request it for their birthdays, too. -Pam Thompson, Girard, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h50m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

9 lasagna noodles
1-1/4 pounds bulk Italian sausage
3/4 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (one 28 ounces, one 15 ounces) crushed tomatoes
2 cans (6 ounces each) tomato paste
2/3 cup water
2 to 3 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons plus 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley, divided
2 teaspoons dried basil
3/4 teaspoon fennel seed
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 carton (15 ounces) ricotta cheese
4 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook noodles according to package directions; drain. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, cook sausage, beef and onion over medium heat 8-10 minutes or until meat is no longer pink, breaking up meat into crumbles. Add garlic; cook 1 minute. Drain., Stir in tomatoes, tomato paste, water, sugar, 3 tablespoons parsley, basil, fennel, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 30 minutes, stirring occasionally., In a small bowl, mix egg, ricotta cheese and remaining parsley and salt., Preheat oven to 375°. Spread 2 cups meat sauce into an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Layer with 3 noodles and a third of the ricotta mixture. Sprinkle with 1 cup mozzarella cheese and 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese. Repeat layers twice. Top with remaining meat sauce and cheeses (dish will be full)., Bake, covered, 25 minutes. Bake, uncovered, 25 minutes longer or until bubbly. Let stand 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 519 calories, Fat 27g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 109mg cholesterol, Sodium 1013mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 35g protein.

EASY LASAGNA II



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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

1 pound lean ground beef
1 (32 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
32 ounces cottage cheese
3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
2 eggs
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons dried parsley
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
9 lasagna noodles
½ cup water

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

MAKE ONCE, EAT TWICE LASAGNA



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Our family loves this recipe along with a green salad and garlic bread. It's so handy to have an extra pan in the freezer when unexpected guests drop in or you need to take a main course to a charity event. -Geri Davis, Prescott, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h30m

Yield 2 lasagnas (12 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 10

18 lasagna noodles
3 pounds ground beef
3 jars (26 ounces each) spaghetti sauce
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1-1/2 pounds ricotta cheese
6 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles; drain. Stir in spaghetti sauce; set aside. In a large bowl, combine the eggs, ricotta cheese, 4-1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, parsley, salt and pepper., Drain noodles. Spread 1 cup meat sauce in each of 2 greased 13x9-in. baking dishes. Layer each with 3 noodles, 1 cup ricotta mixture and 1-1/2 cups meat sauce. Repeat layers twice. Top with Parmesan cheese and remaining mozzarella cheese. , Cover and freeze 1 lasagna for up to 3 months. Cover and bake remaining lasagna at 375° for 45 minutes. Uncover; bake 10 minutes longer or until bubbly. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting., To use frozen lasagna: Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Cover and bake at 375° for 60-70 minutes or until heated through. Uncover; bake 10 minutes longer or until bubbly. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 365 calories, Fat 17g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 820mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

EASY LASAGNA I



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A super easy and fast beef lasagna recipe. It is made with a prepared sauce, and requires no boiling of the noodles.

Provided by Susan T.

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound lean ground beef
1 onion, chopped
1 (4.5 ounce) can mushrooms, drained
1 (28 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
1 (16 ounce) package cottage cheese
1 pint part-skim ricotta cheese
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 eggs
1 (16 ounce) package lasagna noodles
8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large skillet, cook and stir ground beef until brown. Add mushrooms and onions; saute until onions are transparent. Stir in pasta sauce, and heat through.
  • In a medium size bowl, combine cottage cheese, ricotta cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, and eggs.
  • Spread a thin layer of the meat sauce in the bottom of a 13x9 inch pan. Layer with uncooked lasagna noodles, cheese mixture, mozzarella cheese, and meat sauce. Continue layering until all ingredients are used, reserving 1/2 cup mozzarella. Cover pan with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes. Uncover, and top with remaining half cup of mozzarella cheese. Bake for an additional 15 minutes. Remove from oven, and let stand 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 701.6 calories, Carbohydrate 62.5 g, Cholesterol 141.8 mg, Fat 30.3 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 44.2 g, SaturatedFat 14.5 g, Sodium 1058.2 mg, Sugar 12.2 g

LOAF PAN LASAGNA FOR TWO



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There have been so many nights when I craved lasagna but didn't want to get stuck with the usual leftovers. If you've felt the same way, this small-batch version solves all your problems! It's easy enough to throw together on a weeknight and is the perfect size for two (or three) servings.

Provided by Gabriela Rodiles

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 small yellow onion, finely chopped (about 1/3 cup)
1 clove garlic, minced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
8 ounces ground beef
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
One (12-ounce) jar marinara sauce
1 large egg
1 cup (8 ounces) ricotta
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 cup shredded mozzarella
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
5 sheets no-boil lasagna noodles

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onion, garlic and 1/2 teaspoon salt and saute until the onion is translucent and softened, stirring occasionally, about 4 minutes. Add the ground beef and use a wooden spoon to break it into pieces. Cook, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink, 4 to 6 minutes. Add the oregano and cook 1 minute. Stir in the marinara and let simmer while you make the ricotta mixture.
  • Lightly beat the egg in a medium bowl. Stir in the ricotta, parsley, basil, 1/2 cup mozzarella and 1/2 cup Parmesan until combined.
  • Begin to layer the lasagna, spread 2 tablespoons marinara sauce evenly over the bottom of an 8 1/2-by-4 1/2-inch loaf pan. Cover with 1 lasagna noodle. Spread on 1/3 cup of the ricotta mixture followed by 1/2 cup marinara sauce. Top with another noodle. Repeat layering 4 more times, ending with the sauce. Top the final layer with the remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella and 2 tablespoons Parmesan. Bake until the noodles are tender and the cheese is melted and bubbly, about 30 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

EMERIL'S 1-2-3 LASAGNA



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Emeril made this on an episode featuring cooking for kids. This was very filling and rich and tasty.

Provided by HeatherFeather

Categories     Cheese

Time 1h30m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 lbs ground beef
5 cups spaghetti sauce
15 ounces ricotta cheese
2 large eggs
1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1 lb mozzarella cheese, grated
1/2 teaspoon Emeril's Original Essence, to taste
1/2 teaspoon salt, to taste
2 teaspoons fresh parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, to taste
12 lasagna noodles, uncooked

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • In a large saucepan, brown ground beef over medium heat, drain fat.
  • Season with some salt, pepper, and some Essence to taste).
  • Add the tomato sauce and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • In a large bowl fold together the ricotta cheese, eggs, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan, 1/2 cup grated mozzarella, 1/2 tsp Essence, 1/2 tsp salt, parsley, basil, and b1/4 tsp black pepper.
  • Spread 1 cup of the tomato sauce in the bottom of a 3-quart (13 by 9 by 2-inch) casserole.
  • Lay 3 lasagna noodles lengthwise down the dish.
  • The noodles should not touch one another. Spoon 3/4 cup of the ricotta mixture over the noodles, and spread evenly with a rubber spatula.
  • Sprinkle 1 cup of the mozzarella evenly over the ricotta.
  • Repeat with the remaining ingredients, for a total of 4 layers of noodles.
  • Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of mozzarella over the top layer of tomato sauce, and top with the remaining 1/2 cup of Parmesan. Cover the casserole tightly with aluminum foil, and bake, covered, for 1 hour.
  • Remove the casserole from the oven, and remove the aluminum foil.
  • Return to the oven and bake, uncovered, for 10 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and let sit for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 550.3, Fat 30.6, SaturatedFat 14.6, Cholesterol 142.7, Sodium 1056.2, Carbohydrate 31.2, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 10.3, Protein 35.9

Tips:

  • To save time, use no-boil lasagna noodles. They can be added directly to the casserole dish without pre-cooking.
  • Use a variety of cheeses for a more flavorful lasagna. A good combination is mozzarella, ricotta, and Parmesan.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different ingredients. You can add cooked vegetables, meats, or seafood to your lasagna.
  • Make sure to let the lasagna rest for at least 15 minutes before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld and the lasagna to set.
  • Serve lasagna with a side salad or garlic bread for a complete meal.

Conclusion:

Lasagna is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With so many different variations to choose from, there's sure to be a lasagna recipe that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give lasagna a try. You won't be disappointed.

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