Discover a culinary journey of flavors with our comprehensive guide to crafting the perfect "Easy Layered Lasagna Casserole." We unveil the secrets of creating a hearty and delicious lasagna that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. With a focus on simplicity and accessibility, this article provides step-by-step instructions, insightful tips, and a curated selection of mouthwatering variations to suit every palate. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or just starting your culinary adventures, this guide will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to create an extraordinary layered lasagna casserole that will impress your family and friends.
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LASAGNA CASSEROLE RECIPE
What is a lasagna casserole? This easy lasagna pasta bake has all the same elements of a classic lasagna - meat sauce, cheese sauce and penne pasta plus more cheese of course, but the process is so easy! Everything is combined in a casserole dish (no layering required) and it bakes way faster!
Provided by Natasha of NatashasKitchen.com
Categories Easy
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Bring a 5 Qt pot of water to boil and add 1 Tbsp salt. Add penne pasta and cook al dente according to package instructions.
- In a large, deep, oven-safe pan, combine beef and onion. Sauté over med/high heat, until meat is fully cooked and onion is soft (5 to 8 mins), breaking up meat with a spatula. Discard any excess fat released from beef.
- Stir in seasonings: 1 tsp sugar, 1/2 tsp oregano, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp cumin, 1/8 tsp pepper. Add marinara and bring to simmer then remove from heat.
- Meanwhile, crumble up ranchero cheese in a medium bowl. Add 1 Tbsp sour cream, 1 egg, 1 cup shredded mozzarella, 2 Tbsp parsley and 1 tsp garlic salt. Stir together then add it to the meat sauce and mix just until combined.
- Stir in cooked pasta and add reserved pasta water to taste for a juicier casserole (I used 1/2 cup pasta water).* Smooth out the top then sprinkle with 1/2 cup cheddar and 1/2 cup mozzarella. Bake at 350˚F for 20 min to melt cheese and make the center steaming hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 521 kcal, Carbohydrate 50 g, Protein 34 g, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Cholesterol 97 mg, Sodium 1373 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 7 g, ServingSize 1 serving
LASAGNA CASSEROLE
While growing up, this was the meal I always wanted on my birthday. Mother made the sauce from scratch, but I use store-bought spaghetti sauce to save time. Replace the ground beef with Italian sausage if you want more spice. -Deb Morrison, Skiatook, Oklahoma
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h15m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink, breaking meat into crumbles; drain. Sprinkle with salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; set aside. , In a large bowl, combine the pasta, 3 cups mozzarella cheese, cottage cheese, eggs, Parmesan cheese, parsley and remaining pepper. Transfer to a greased shallow 3-qt. or 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with beef mixture and spaghetti sauce (dish will be full). , Cover and bake at 350° for 45 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese. Bake, uncovered, until bubbly and cheese is melted, 15 minutes longer. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Freeze option: Sprinkle casserole with remaining mozzarella cheese. Cover and freeze unbaked casserole. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake casserole as directed, increasing time as necessary until heated through and a thermometer inserted in center reads 165°.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 667 calories, Fat 30g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 157mg cholesterol, Sodium 1209mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 44g protein.
EASY LAZY LASAGNA
This incorporates all the flavors of lasagna, but it's easier because the ingredients are simply mixed together and baked.
Provided by thedailygourmet
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork Sausage
Time 50m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rapid boil. Cook egg noodles at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, 7 to 9 minutes. Drain.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef and sausage in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease. Pour marinara sauce into the meat. Stir in drained egg noodles, 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, onion powder, garlic salt, and Italian seasoning; mix until incorporated. Pour mixture into an 8-inch square casserole dish and top with mozzarella cheese and remaining Parmesan.
- Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is golden brown, about 25 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 398.1 calories, Carbohydrate 22.1 g, Cholesterol 74.7 mg, Fat 22.4 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 25.6 g, SaturatedFat 9.4 g, Sodium 1068.1 mg, Sugar 9 g
EASY LAYERED LASAGNA CASSEROLE
My DH loves lasagna, but he also has no understanding about how much work it can be to make an excellent one. I found this recipe, and it certainly has a lasagna taste!
Provided by Chesska
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 50m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook beef, onion, green pepper and garlic in frying pan over medium heat.
- Stir in tomato sauce and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Spread a thin layer of sauce on the bottom of a 9x13 pan.
- Then pour on pasta, then the rest of the sauce, then Parmesan, and then top with Mozzarella.
- Bake at 350 covered for 15 minutes. Then uncovered for another 15 minutes or until bubbly.
LAYERED TORTILLA LASAGNA
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 2h
Yield 8 as a main dish, or 12 to 16
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large skillet over medium. When quite hot, add the mushrooms and cook, stirring, until just tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the corn and cook for a minute or two longer, then scrape the mixture into a bowl. Return the skillet to the heat without washing it and add the damp spinach. Cook, stirring constantly, until just wilted, 2 to 3 minutes. Scoop into a colander set in the sink and use a spoon to gently press out excess moisture. Let the vegetables cool, then scoop the spinach in with the mushrooms and corn and season with the salt.
- Pour a little of the remaining oil into a small skillet to lightly coat the bottom and set over medium heat until hot. One at a time, quick-fry the tortillas for a few seconds per side just to soften them. As the oil is used up, add a little more, let it heat a moment, then continue frying tortillas. Drain the tortillas in a single layer on paper towels, blotting them dry with additional towels. Cut the tortillas in half.
- Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Lightly oil a 13 x 9-inch baking dish. In a medium-size bowl, mix the salsa with the cream or yogurt. Spread a thin layer of the salsa mixture over the bottom of the baking dish, then cover with 8 tortilla halves. Evenly top with half of the vegetables, a scant 11/2 cups of the remaining salsa mixture and 1 cup of the shredded cheese. Add another layer of 8 tortilla halves. Spread with the ricotta and another scant 11/2 cups of the salsa mixture. Top that second layer with a third round of 8 tortilla halves, the remaining vegetables, another portion of salsa mixture and 1 cup of the shredded cheese. For the final layer, evenly lay out the remaining tortillas, spread with the remaining salsa mixture (making sure to completely cover the tortillas) and evenly sprinkle on the remaining 1 cup shredded cheese.
- Cover lightly with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Uncover and bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes, until bubbling and lightly browned. Let stand a few minutes before sprinkling with the cilantro and cutting into squares to serve to your guests on warm plates
LAYERED MINI LASAGNE CASSEROLE
Tastes like lasagne but uses Mafalda, also known as "mini lasagne." Great dish to assemble ahead of time, pop in the oven when ready to serve. Good for potlucks. Recipe came from the San Giorgio Mafalda box.
Provided by Barb Witherspoon
Categories Potluck
Time 55m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375 degrees.
- In large skillet, cook meat and onion until meat browns; drain.
- Stir in spaghetti sauce; heat to boiling.
- Reduce heat to low; simmer 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
- In large bowl stir together ricotta cheese, egg, parsley, pepper, and salt.
- In 9x13x2 inch baking dish, spread 1 cup meat sauce.
- Evenly layer one-half pasta over sauce.
- Spread ricotta mixture over pasta; sprinkle with 1 cup mozzarella cheese.
- Repeat layers of meat sauce and pasta.
- Spread remaining meat sauce over pasta, covering pasta completely; sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- Cover with foil.
- Bake 30 minutes.
- Remove foil; bake 5 more minutes or until hot and bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 478.2, Fat 24.1, SaturatedFat 13.1, Cholesterol 123.2, Sodium 547.8, Carbohydrate 34.5, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 5.3, Protein 30
BAKED FETTUCCINE LASAGNA
The fettuccine pasta used in this recipe is a delicious alternative to the typical lasagna noodle. Serve with a green salad and crusty Italian bread.
Provided by MARBALET
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 1h20m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente; drain.
- In a large skillet, brown beef over medium heat. Drain fat from pan, and transfer meat to a bowl. In the same skillet, cook onion and bell pepper in butter until tender. Stir in tomatoes, mushrooms, olives, and beef, and season with oregano. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Arrange half of the cooked fettuccine in the prepared dish, top with half of the beef and vegetable mixture, and sprinkle with 1/2 cup of Cheddar cheese and 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers. Mix together soup and beef broth until smooth, and pour over casserole. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- Bake in preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 365.5 calories, Carbohydrate 32.9 g, Cholesterol 55.3 mg, Fat 16.5 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 686 mg, Sugar 5.3 g
THE BEST LAYERED LASAGNA RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: olive oil, butter, onion, large carrot, celery stalk, ground beef, ground pork, salt, pepper, can of tomato paste, red wine, diced tomato, ricotta cheese, fresh basil, shredded parmesan cheese, fresh parsley, egg, salt, pepper, lasagna noodle, shredded mozzarella cheese
Provided by Matthew Johnson
Categories Lunch
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Add the olive oil and butter to a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once warmed, add the onion, carrot, celery, and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, 10-12 minutes. Once the vegetables have caramelized, add the beef, pork, salt, pepper, and tomato paste. Stir to combine, breaking up the pieces of meat, until the meat has browned, 15-20 minutes.
- Once the sauce is dark brown and starting to stick slightly to the bottom of the pan, add the red wine. Scrape the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon to release all the cooked brown bits. Once the wine comes to a simmer, add the diced canned tomatoes, and stir to combine. Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for at least 30 minutes (the longer the better!) stirring occasionally.
- In a large bowl, mix together the ricotta, basil, Parmesan, parsley, egg, salt, and pepper.
- In a 9x13-inch (23x33 cm) glass baking dish, add a layer of bolognese to the bottom. Top with noodles, then spread a layer of the ricotta mixture on top. Repeat with another layer of bolognese, noodles, ricotta, noodles, bolognese, then top with mozzarella and additional Parmesan. Cover the pan with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for another 15 minutes, until the cheese on top has browned and the bolognese is bubbling. Slice and serve.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 550 calories, Carbohydrate 31 grams, Fat 26 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 33 grams, Sugar 6 grams
Tips:
- Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
- Don't overcook the pasta, or it will become mushy.
- Make sure the sauce is simmering before adding the lasagna noodles.
- Layer the lasagna in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Bake the lasagna for 30-35 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let the lasagna cool for 10-15 minutes before serving.
Conclusion:
This layered lasagna casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for any occasion. With its simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite. Whether you're serving it for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion, this lasagna is sure to impress. So what are you waiting for? Give this recipe a try today!
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