Best 11 Classic Cheesy Lasagna Recipes

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Welcome to the ultimate guide to creating a classic cheesy lasagna that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more. This timeless dish, a culinary masterpiece that has captivated hearts and palates for generations, is a symphony of flavors, textures, and aromas that will transport you to a realm of gastronomic bliss. In this article, we will embark on a flavor-filled journey, exploring the secrets of crafting the perfect lasagna, from choosing the freshest ingredients to mastering the art of layering and baking. Get ready to indulge in a delightful culinary experience as we unlock the secrets to creating a classic cheesy lasagna that will become a cherished family favorite.

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

CLASSIC CHEESE LASAGNA



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Discover a marvelously melty Classic Cheese Lasagna. Make this terrifically cheesy dish with ricotta filling, pasta sauce and noodles! This Classic Cheese Lasagna serves 12, making it perfect to share or to have plenty of leftovers to freeze.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Pasta

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 container (32 oz.) POLLY-O Original Ricotta Cheese
3 cups KRAFT Shredded Mozzarella Cheese with a TOUCH OF PHILADELPHIA, divided
1/2 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese, divided
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 egg, beaten
1 jar (24 oz.) CLASSICO Tomato and Basil Pasta Sauce
12 lasagna noodles, cooked

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Mix ricotta, 2 cups mozzarella, 1/4 cup Parmesan, parsley and egg until blended.
  • Spread 3/4 cup pasta sauce onto bottom of 13x9-inch baking dish; top with 3 lasagna noodles and 1/3 of the ricotta mixture. Repeat layers of sauce, noodles and ricotta mixture twice; cover with remaining noodles and sauce. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan.
  • Bake 45 min. or until heated through. Let stand 15 min. before cutting to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Sodium 820 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 21 g

CHEESE LASAGNA



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An easy vegetarian lasagna with ricotta, mozzarella and Parmesan.

Provided by MOLSON7

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (16 ounce) package lasagna noodles
4 cups ricotta cheese
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
4 eggs
salt and pepper to taste
1 teaspoon olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 (32 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). 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 lasagna flat on foil to cool.
  • In a medium bowl, combine ricotta, Parmesan, eggs, salt and pepper; mix well.
  • In a medium saucepan, heat oil over medium heat and saute garlic for 2 minutes; stir in spaghetti sauce and Italian seasoning. Heat sauce until warmed through, stirring occasionally, 2 to 5 minutes.
  • Spread 1/2 cup of sauce in the bottom of a 9x13 baking dish. Cover with a layer of noodles. Spread half the ricotta mixture over noodles; top with another noodle layer. Pour 1 1/2 cups of sauce over noodles, and spread the remaining ricotta over the sauce. Top with remaining noodles and sauce and sprinkle mozzarella over all. Cover with greased foil.
  • Bake 45 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly and top is golden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 436.2 calories, Carbohydrate 57.6 g, Cholesterol 119.6 mg, Fat 14.4 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 19.8 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 711.1 mg, Sugar 12.3 g

CLASSIC CHEESE LASAGNA



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A simple yet robust marinara and a trio of cheeses meld into an intensely flavorful lasagna. A classic, perfected.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound whole-milk ricotta cheese
1 large egg
1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
3/4 teaspoon coarse salt
Freshly ground pepper
1 pound fresh mozzarella
Marinara
Fresh Lasagna Noodles, cut into 4-by-13-inch strips and cooked, or store-bought dried noodles, cooked
5 ounces coarsely grated Parmesan cheese, (about 1 3/4 cups)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Combine ricotta, egg, nutmeg, and salt in a medium bowl. Season with pepper. Coarsely grate 1/2 of the mozzarella, and stir into ricotta mixture. Using your fingers, shred remaining mozzarella into 2-inch strips, and reserve.
  • Spread 1/2 cup marinara in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Place a layer of noodles over marinara. Spread 1/3 of the ricotta mixture over noodles, and sprinkle with 1/3 of the Parmesan. Place a layer of noodles over the cheese layer. Spread 1 cup marinara over noodles. Repeat layering (noodles, marinara, noodles, ricotta mixture, Parmesan) 2 more times. Spread remaining marinara over cheese layer, then sprinkle with shredded mozzarella.
  • Place baking dish on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake until cheese is golden brown and sauce is bubbling, 45 to 50 minutes. Let stand for 15 minutes before slicing and serving.

SUPER CHEESY HOMETOWN LASAGNA



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Provided by Katie Lee Biegel

Categories     main-dish

Time 4h5m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 23

2 pounds lean ground beef
One 16-ounce can tomato sauce
One 6-ounce can tomato paste
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic salt
2 bay leaves
1 medium yellow onion, grated
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
Nonstick cooking spray, for the pan
1 pound ricotta
1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon garlic salt
Pinch red pepper flakes, optional
1 large egg
One 9-ounce package no-boil lasagna noodles (16 noodles)
12 slices boiled ham (about 1/2 pound)
12 slices provolone (about 3/4 pound)
1 1/2 pounds low-moisture mozzarella, grated (I like Polly-O; 5 to 6 cups)
1/2 cup grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • For the meat sauce: In a stockpot or Dutch oven, combine the beef (do not brown first), tomato sauce, tomato paste, chili powder, sugar, salt, pepper, garlic salt, bay leaves and onion. Add 2 cups water. Mix until combined. Cover and simmer over medium-low heat for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Stir in the vinegar and simmer for another 30 minutes.
  • For the lasagna: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Spray a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and place the dish on a rimmed baking sheet.
  • In a medium bowl combine the ricotta, basil, parsley, garlic salt, red pepper flakes, if using, and egg and stir until well blended.
  • Spread 2 cups meat sauce across the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Place 4 noodles over the sauce-it is okay if they overlap slightly. Dollop 2/3 cup of the ricotta mixture on the noodles, then spread it in an even layer. Top the ricotta with 4 slices ham, then 4 slices provolone. Sprinkle 1 cup mozzarella over the provolone. Repeat the layering-sauce, noodles, ricotta, ham, provolone, mozzarella-twice more. Top with another layer of noodles, then the Parmesan and the remaining mozzarella.
  • Cover the baking dish tightly with foil. Bake until the dish is bubbling and the noodles are cooked (you can test by poking with a sharp knife to make sure the noodles are soft), about 50 minutes. Remove the foil and return to the oven until the cheese is bubbling and golden brown, another 10 to 15 minutes. Let the lasagna rest for 10 minutes, then serve warm.

CLASSIC CHEESY LASAGNA



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This is very good and easy to make. It comes from my 1981 cookbook "Favorite Brand Name Recipes". I have been making this for years. It is a favorite of my family. Please note that I alter some of the ingredients to my taste. I usually add more parsley, oregano, garlic powder, so alter to your taste. Enjoy!

Provided by Melanie Murray

Categories     Cheese

Time 1h20m

Yield 1 pan, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 lb ground beef
3/4 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons salad oil (recipe calls for but I do not use) or 2 tablespoons olive oil (recipe calls for but I do not use)
1 (1 lb) can tomatoes
2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
2 cups water
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon oregano leaves
8 ounces lasagna noodles
1 lb ricotta cheese
8 ounces mozzarella cheese (shredded or thinly sliced)
1 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In large heavy pan, lightly brown beef and onion in oil.
  • Add tomatoes (put through blender or cut with edge of spoon), tomato paste, water, parsley, salt, sugar, garlic powder, pepper, and oregano.
  • Simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile cook lasagna as directed on package.
  • Drain lasagna.
  • In 13x9x2-inch baking pan, spread about 1 cup sauce.
  • Alternate layers of lasagna, sauce, ricotta, mozzarella, and parmesan cheese, ending with sauce, mozzarella, and parmesan cheese.
  • Bake at 350°F for 40-50 minutes until lightly brown and bubbly.
  • Allow to stand 15 minutes; cut in squares to serve.

CHEESY LASAGNA



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The four different types of cheese make this lasagna a real crowd-pleaser. You can vary the amount of mozzarella, Monterey Jack, provolone and Parmesan to suit your preference. For our family, the more cheese, the better.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
3 cans (6 ounces each) tomato paste
3/4 cup water
2 tablespoons brown sugar
3 to 4 teaspoons dried oregano
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
9 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
8 ounces sliced provolone cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cook beef, onion and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in tomato paste, water, brown sugar, oregano, vinegar and garlic powder., In a greased 13x9-in. baking dish, spread 1 cup of meat sauce. Layer with three noodles, 1 cup meat sauce and mozzarella cheese; three noodles, 1 cup meat sauce and Monterey Jack cheese; three noodles, 1 cup meat sauce, provolone cheese and the Parmesan cheese., Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until cheese is melted. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 368 calories, Fat 20g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 398mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

CLASSIC LASAGNA



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Make this classic lasagna recipe zestier by using hot Italian sausage or a little milder with regular Italian sausage. Don't be scared off by the long cooking time. The wait is well worth it. It's a great dish to make for a crowd and easy to adjust for varying tastes. The leftovers are even better when reheated the next day.

Provided by Barb R

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 2h

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 15

9 lasagna noodles
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound ground beef
1 pound bulk Italian sausage
1 (16 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried thyme
¼ teaspoon dried basil
4 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
salt and pepper to taste
1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
3 eggs, beaten
⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 pound shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the lasagna noodles and olive oil; cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes; drain.
  • Cook the ground beef and sausage in a large pot over medium heat; drain. Stir in the mushrooms, garlic salt, oregano, thyme, basil, and tomato sauce. Season with salt and pepper; simmer 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, mix together the ricotta cheese, eggs, and Parmesan cheese in a bowl.
  • Ladle enough of the meat sauce into a 9x13 inch baking dish to cover the bottom in a thin layer. Form a layer atop the sauce with 3 of the lasagna noodles. Spread about 1/4 of the ricotta cheese mixture over the noodles. Sprinkle about 1/3 of the mozzarella cheese over the ricotta cheese mixture and then ladle about 1/3 of the meat sauce over the mozzarella cheese. Repeat layering twice more, topping with the remaining 1/4 pound of mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake in preheated oven 90 minutes. Allow to sit 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 646.7 calories, Carbohydrate 31.2 g, Cholesterol 173.5 mg, Fat 41.4 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 38.8 g, SaturatedFat 18 g, Sodium 2027.4 mg, Sugar 9.1 g

SIMPLY CHEESY LASAGNA



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I got my free Kraft Family Food & Family magazine yesterday and I found this recipe. I have been looking for a really good but simple lasagna recipe. Hopefully this is it!!

Provided by CheesyGal

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h20m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (15 ounce) container part-skim ricotta cheese
2 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese, divided
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 (26 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
1 lb ground beef, browned and drained
1 cup water
12 lasagna noodles, uncooked

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Mix ricotta cheese, 1 1/4 cups of the mozzarella cheese, 1/4 cup of the parmesan cheese, parsley, and egg until well blended.
  • Set aside.
  • Pour spaghetti sauce into meat in skillet.
  • Pour water into empty sauce jar; cover and shake well.
  • Pour into skillet; stir until well mixed.
  • (yields about 5 cups of sauce.).
  • Place 1 cup of meat sauce on bottom of 13x9-inch baking dish.
  • (This way the noodles won't stick to the pan.).
  • Layer 3 lasagna noodles, 1/3 of the ricotta cheese mixture and 1 cup meat sauce.
  • Repeat layers 2 more times.
  • Top with remaining 3 noodles and sauce.
  • Sprinkle with remaining 1 1/4 cups of mozzarella cheese and 1/4 cup parmesan cheese.
  • Cover tightly with greased aluminum foil.
  • Bake 45 minutes or until cooked through.
  • Remove foil and bake an additional 15 minute or until bubbling.
  • Let stand 15 minute before cutting for easier serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360.3, Fat 17.4, SaturatedFat 8.3, Cholesterol 77.1, Sodium 602.6, Carbohydrate 27.1, Fiber 1, Sugar 6.6, Protein 22.9

BETTER-THAN-EVER CHEESY MEAT LASAGNA



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Fit our Better-than-Ever Cheesy Meat Lasagna into a healthful eating plan. This cheesy meat lasagna is made with cottage cheese, ground beef and pasta sauce.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Healthy Living Dinner Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 9 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 lb. extra-lean ground beef
3 cloves garlic, minced
1-1/2 tsp. dried oregano leaves
1 jar (24 oz.) CLASSICO Tomato and Basil Pasta Sauce
1 large tomato, chopped
1 egg, beaten
1 container (16 oz.) BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN 2% Milkfat Low Fat Cottage Cheese
1/4 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
9 lasagna noodles, cooked
1 pkg. (7 oz.) KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F.
  • Brown meat with garlic and oregano in large saucepan. Stir in pasta sauce; simmer on medium-low heat 5 min., stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in tomatoes.
  • Mix egg, cottage cheese and Parmesan until blended. Spread 1/2 cup pasta sauce mixture onto bottom of 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray. Top with layers of 3 noodles, half the cottage cheese mixture, 1/2 cup mozzarella and 1 cup of the remaining pasta sauce mixture; repeat layers. Top with remaining noodles and pasta sauce mixture; cover.
  • Bake 30 min. or until heated through. Top with remaining mozzarella; bake, uncovered, 5 min. or until melted. Let stand 5 min. before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Sodium 650 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 25 g

CLASSIC LASAGNA RECIPE BY TASTY



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When layers of cheesy lasagna come together flawlessly, that's amore! Pile on beefy marinara sauce, delicious noodles, and a blend of cheeses, then kick back and let this lasagna do the bakin'. This classic Italian dinner is easy to whip up and even easier to call your go-to comfort food.

Provided by Betsy Carter

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

nonstick cooking spray, for greasing
1 lb ground beef, cooked and drained of fat
4 cups marinara sauce
4 cups whole milk ricotta cheese
2 cups grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
15 lasagna noodles, cooked according to package instrucions
3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350ºF (180ºC). Grease a 9 x 13-inch (22 x 33 cm) baking dish lightly with nonstick spray.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef and marinara sauce.
  • In a separate large bowl, combine the ricotta, Parmesan, parsley, basil, salt, pepper, and olive oil.
  • Spread 1 cup of the meat sauce over the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Top with 5 cooked lasagna noodles, overlapping as needed to completely cover the sauce. Spread 2 cups of the ricotta mixture over the noodles. Top with 1 cup of mozzarella cheese. Repeat with the remaining meat sauce, noodles, ricotta, and mozzarella to make 2 more layers.
  • Bake the lasagna for 25-30 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the sauce is bubbling up through the layers. Turn the broiler to high and broil for 1-2 minutes, until the top layer of cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
  • Let the lasagna cool for 30-45 minutes, then serve.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 946 calories, Carbohydrate 28 grams, Fat 58 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 68 grams, Sugar 7 grams

CHEESY BEEF LASAGNA



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Try this hearty lasagna recipe with layers of pasta, ground beef and three types of cheeses - a perfect Italian dinner for your Thanksgiving feast.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

12 uncooked lasagna noodles
1 container (24 oz) 4% small-curd cottage cheese
1 container (15 oz) ricotta cheese
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1/2 cup refrigerated basil pesto
1 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (10 oz)
1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1/2 cup finely chopped onion (1 medium)
2 jars (24 oz each) tomato and basil pasta sauce

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Cook and drain lasagna noodles as directed on package, using minimum cook time.
  • Meanwhile, in medium bowl, stir together cottage cheese, ricotta cheese, eggs, pesto and salt. Stir in 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese. Set aside.
  • In 12-inch skillet, cook beef and onion over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain. Stir in pasta sauce.
  • Spread 1 cup beef mixture in baking dish; top with 3 noodles and 2 1/2 cups cheese mixture. Top with 3 noodles, 2 cups beef mixture and 3 more noodles. Top with remaining cheese mixture, 3 noodles and remaining beef mixture. Sprinkle with remaining 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese.
  • Cover; bake 40 to 45 minutes. Uncover; bake 20 minutes longer or until cheese is browned. Let stand 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 680, Carbohydrate 47 g, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 9 g, Protein 48 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1590 mg

Summary and conclusion

Lasagna is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. There are many different lasagna recipes, each with its own unique flavors and ingredients. Here are a few tips for creating a classic cheesy lasagna:
  • Use a combination of cheeses, such as mozzarella, ricotta, and Parmesan, to create a creamy and flavorful filling.
  • Make sure to cook the lasagna noodles al-dente, so that they are still slightly firm but not too soft.
  • Use a flavorful meat or tomato-based gravy to top the lasagna.
  • Don't overcrowd the lasagna pan, and make sure to evenly distribute the ingredients.
  • Bake the lasagna in a preheated too until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Conclusion: Lasagna is a delicious and satisfying meal that can be enjoyed by the whole family. With a little planning and preparation, you can create a lasagna that is sure to impress even the most discerning palate. Be sure to experiment with different ingredients and cooking methods to find the perfect lasagna recipe for you.

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