Welcome to the ultimate guide to cooking a creamy, cheesy, and beefy lasagna that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. Lasagna, a classic Italian dish composed of layers of pasta, cheese, and a hearty filling, embodies comfort and indulgence. With its rich blend of flavors and textures, this dish has captured the hearts and appetites of people worldwide. In this article, we will embark on a culinary journey to uncover the secrets of creating the perfect creamy cheesy beefy lasagna, from selecting the finest ingredients to mastering the art of layering and baking. So, prepare to savor every bite of this timeless dish as we delve into the world of delectable lasagna making.
Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!
CHEESY BEEF LASAGNA
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
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
CREAMY BEEF LASAGNA
The creamy Stroganoff-like filling in this distinctive lasagna makes it a stick-to-your-ribs entree. My family loves the delicious taste, and I appreciate that it's inexpensive to fix. -Jane Frawley, Charles Town, West Virginia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h5m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in tomato sauce, onion, sugar, salt, Worcestershire sauce and garlic salt. In a bowl, beat cream cheese, sour cream and milk until smooth. , In a greased 13x9-in. baking dish, layer a fourth of the meat sauce, six noodles and a third of cream cheese mixture. Repeat layers twice. Top with remaining meat sauce. , Cover and bake at 350° for 40 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with cheddar cheese. Bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand 15 minutes before cutting. Sprinkle with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 403 calories, Fat 20g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 82mg cholesterol, Sodium 795mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 21g protein.
CREAMY BEEF LASAGNA
The creamy Stroganoff-like filling in this distinctive lasagna makes it a stick-to-your-ribs entree. Submitted to Taste of Home by Jane Frawley, Charles Town, West Virginia. I am posting this recipe in response to a request.
Provided by Miss Annie
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h15m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain.
- Stir in tomato sauce, onion, sugar, salt, Worcestershire sauce and garlic salt.
- In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, sour cream and milk until smooth.
- In a greased 13x9 baking dish, layer a fourth of the meat sauce, six noodles and a third of the cream cheese mixture.
- Repeat layers twice.
- Top with the remaining meat sauce.
- Cover and bake at 350ºF for 40 minutes.
- Uncover; sprinkle with cheddar cheese.
- Bake 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.
- Let stand 15 minutes before cutting.
- Sprinkle with parsley if desired.
BEEF AND CHEESE LASAGNA
Provided by Robin Miller : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 1h35m
Yield 4 servings (plus enough meat sauce for 2 more meals)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- For the Lasagna Filling:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Heat the oil in a large stock pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and saute 3 minutes, until soft. Add, beef and cook 5 to 7 minutes, until browned all over, breaking up the meat as it cooks. Stir in basil, oregano and red pepper flakes.
- Add diced tomatoes and tomato sauce and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and simmer 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
- For the Lasagna:
- Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine ricotta, half of the mozzarella, egg, and black pepper. Mix well.
- Pour 1 cup of the meat sauce in the bottom of a 13 by 9-inch lasagna pan. Arrange 4 UNCOOKED lasagna noodles on top of sauce, overlapping noodles slightly to cover the bottom. Spoon half of the cheese mixture over noodles. Top with 1 1/2 cups of meat sauce and 4 more noodles. Top second layer of noodles with remaining cheese mixture, 1 1/2 cups of meat sauce and 4 more noodles. Top noodles with 1 1/2 cups of meat sauce and remaining mozzarella cheese. Top with Parmesan cheese.
- Refrigerate or freeze the remaining sauce.
- Cover with foil and bake 45 minutes. Uncover and bake 15 more minutes, until top is golden and bubbly. Let stand 5 minutes before slicing.
BEEFY LASAGNA ROLL-UPS
I made this recipe and my daughter loved it. This is how I make it, but you can always add to it to make it your own.
Provided by Jenny
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 45m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook lasagna noodles in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through, about 8 minutes. Drain and pat noodles dry with paper towels.
- Brown ground beef and onion in a large skillet over medium heat, breaking the meat into crumbles as it cooks, about 10 minutes. Pour pasta sauce into beef mixture and stir garlic powder, basil, parsley, chives, oregano, and nutmeg into beef and sauce.
- Spread half of the beef sauce into a 2-quart casserole dish and sprinkle with 1 cup Cheddar cheese.
- Lay a lasagna noodle out onto a lightly floured work surface and spread with 2 tablespoons cream cheese. Spread 2 tablespoons ground beef sauce onto noodle; roll noodle and place with seam side down atop cheese in casserole dish. Repeat with remaining noodles. Sprinkle remaining beef sauce and 1 cup Cheddar cheese over noodle rolls.
- Bake in the preheated oven until cheese and sauce bubble, 10 to 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 575 calories, Carbohydrate 40.5 g, Cholesterol 115.5 mg, Fat 30.2 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 34.6 g, SaturatedFat 15.8 g, Sodium 980.3 mg, Sugar 15.8 g
CREAMY LASAGNA
Love the enthusiasm your family shows when they find out they're having lasagna for dinner? Wait 'til you see how they respond to our Creamy Lasagna.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 1h20m
Yield Makes 9 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F.
- Brown meat with onions in large skillet; drain. Stir in pasta sauce and water; set aside. Mix cream cheese spread and milk in medium bowl until blended. Add ricotta, 1 cup mozzarella and Italian seasoning; mix well.
- Spread 1/2 cup meat sauce onto bottom of 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; top with layers of 6 noodle pieces, half the cream cheese mixture and 1 cup of the remaining meat sauce. Repeat layers. Top with remaining noodles and meat sauce; cover.
- Bake 45 min. or until heated through. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan. Bake, uncovered, 5 min. or until mozzarella is melted. Let stand 10 min. before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 390, Fat 21 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Sodium 690 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 26 g
CREAMY CHEESY BEEFY LASAGNA
This recipe is very flexible. I'd imagine that you could use vegetables or tempeh instead of beef if you wanted, and different cheeses if you wanted it less creamy.
Provided by Julia M.
Categories Meat
Time 1h
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cook lasagna noodles al-dente (until they are no longer brittle), drain.
- Brown ground beef, drain.
- Add sauce to cooked meat.
- Combine ricotta cheese, cream cheese, and sour cream.
- Layer half of the noodles in a 13 x 9 inch casserole dish (or 2 1/2 quarts).
- Top with half the beef mixture, then half the cheese mixture.
- Repeat layers, then top with mozzarella cheese.
- Bake at 350° for 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 480.1, Fat 29, SaturatedFat 15.3, Cholesterol 109.3, Sodium 552.7, Carbohydrate 28.4, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 7.8, Protein 25.6
Tips:
- Choose the right lasagna noodles. There are two main types of lasagna noodles: regular and no-boil. Regular noodles need to be boiled before assembling the lasagna, while no-boil noodles can be used without pre-cooking. If you're using regular noodles, be sure to cook them al dente so that they don't become mushy in the lasagna.
- Make sure your sauce is flavorful. The sauce is one of the most important components of lasagna, so make sure it's packed with flavor. Use a combination of different meats, vegetables, and spices to create a rich and complex sauce.
- Don't skimp on the cheese. Cheese is what makes lasagna so gooey and delicious. Use a blend of different cheeses, such as mozzarella, ricotta, and Parmesan, to create a creamy and flavorful filling.
- Layer your lasagna properly. The order in which you layer your lasagna is important. Start with a layer of sauce, then a layer of noodles, then a layer of cheese, and so on. Repeat this process until you've used up all of your ingredients.
- Bake your lasagna until it's golden brown and bubbly. Lasagna typically takes about 30-40 minutes to bake. Keep an eye on it so that it doesn't overcook.
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. Whether you're making it for a special occasion or just a weeknight dinner, lasagna is sure to be a hit.
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