Dig into the delectable flavors of a five-cheese masterpiece - the ultimate comfort food that's a symphony of cheesy goodness. Embark on a culinary journey with us as we explore the world of five-cheese lasagnas, unraveling the secrets of perfect layering, tantalizing sauces, and the perfect blend of cheeses that elevate this classic dish to a whole new level of indulgence. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds and indulge your senses with the ultimate cheesy extravaganza!
Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!
EASY FOUR CHEESE LASAGNA
This makes a very authentic tasting lasagna, rich, cheesy and very filling.
Provided by WITCHED
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 1h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 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.
- In a blender or with an electric mixer, blend tomato sauce and cottage cheese together until smooth. Spoon a little of the sauce mixture in the bottom of a 9x13 baking dish. Place a layer of cooked noodles over the sauce, and sprinkle a portion of the mozzarella, the cheddar and the parmesan over the noodles. Repeat layering of sauce, noodles and cheese; finish with a cheese layer.
- Bake in preheated oven 30 to 45 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and golden.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 567.7 calories, Carbohydrate 56.4 g, Cholesterol 67 mg, Fat 23.1 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 33.9 g, SaturatedFat 13.1 g, Sodium 1110.3 mg, Sugar 10.6 g
SIX-CHEESE LASAGNA
No one will ever guess how easy this hearty lasagna is to make. No-boil noodles and prepared spaghetti sauce save time and also, extra pots and pans. If your family is like mine, they'll love this! -Jodi Anderson, Vassar, Kansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h25m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook beef and sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in spaghetti sauce. In a large bowl, combine eggs, ricotta, cottage, Parmesan and Romano cheeses., Spread 1-1/2 cups sauce mixture in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with 4 noodles. Spread 1-1/2 cups sauce to edges of noodles. Sprinkle with 2 cups mozzarella cheese. Top with ricotta mixture, provolone cheese and remaining noodles, sauce and mozzarella cheese., Cover and bake 50 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Uncover; bake 10 minutes longer or until cheese is lightly browned. Let stand 15 minutes before cutting. Freeze option:Cool unbaked casseroles; cover and freeze up to 3 months. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350deg;. Bake as directed, increasing time as necessary to heat through and for a thermometer inserted in center to read 165°.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 469 calories, Fat 27g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 135mg cholesterol, Sodium 1005mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 37g protein.
FIVE-CHEESE LASAGNA
I prepared this for a Cub Scout banquet. It was easy since there was nothing to do at the last minute but cut and serve. It was a big success.-Todd Newman, La Porte, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h40m
Yield 120-150 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a stockpot, cook noodles in boiling water for 5 minutes; rinse in cold water and drain. , In several large skillets, cook sausage onions until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Add tomato sauce and seasonings; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 50-60 minutes. , Grease ten 13-in. x 9-in. baking dishes. In each dish, layer with about 1-1/2 cups tomato sauce, four noodles, about 1-1/4 cups ricotta, 1-1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, about 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, 1/4 cup Romano and three slices provolone. Repeat layers. Top with four noodles, about 1-1/2 cups of tomato sauce, 1 cup mozzarella cheese and about 1 tablespoon parsley. , Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 40-50 minutes or until browned and bubbly. Let stand 10-15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 177 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 387mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 12g protein.
5-CHEESE LASAGNE
Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 2h10m
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for the lasagne noodles.
- To make the sauce: Heat olive oil over medium-high heat in a medium sauce pot, saute garlic and onion until the onions become translucent. Add crushed tomatoes, Italian seasoning and salt and pepper, and stir to combine. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover and simmer about 20 minutes, checking periodically to make sure the sauce doesn't burn.
- Boil the lasagne noodles until al dente, about 15 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large bowl. Toss with olive oil so the noodles don't stick together. Let cool.
- This lasagne will have 4 layers but 2 different types of cheese layers. One cheese layer will consist of mascarpone, ricotta, Parmesan and egg to bind. Combine these 4 ingredients in a bowl and set aside briefly. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Layer 4 to 5 lasagne noodles lengthwise side by side in an ovenproof lasagne dish with edges overlapping. Top with half of the mascarpone/ricotta cheese mixture. (It is easiest to drop evenly spaced spoonfuls of this over the noodles, and then spread it out.) Distribute half of the fresh basil and half of the fresh oregano over the cheese, then layer another 4 or 5 lasagne noodles over the cheese in the same fashion as the first layer of noodles.
- The second layer of cheese will consist of provolone and mozzarella. Spread half of the provolone cheese slices over the second layer of noodles and sprinkle with half of the mozzarella. Repeat the process with the noodles, remaining mascarpone/ricotta and noodles for the third layer. For the last layer, spread out the remaining noodles, top with remaining provolone, but then ladle the tomato sauce over and finish with the remaining mozzarella.
- Bake in the oven for 30 minutes, remove and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with fresh basil sprigs.
CHEESE LASAGNA
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
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
FIVE CHEESE LASAGNA
Our family lasagna recipe. Produces a drier lasagna since the noodles are cooked in the sauce. Makes a very large pan - serve with the required salad, garlic toast and a glass of nice red wine.
Provided by Denise
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Brown ground round, onions and green pepper in skillet or dutch oven.
- When about half browned add the garlic powder, salt, pepper, oregano, basil and thyme.
- When finished browning, remove from heat and add red wine to deglaze pan.
- After deglazing, add spaghetti sauce and continue to simmer for approximately 10-15 minutes.
- The best part here is that you get to sample a little sauce and add any extras you think it needs.
- Maybe a little more garlic or pepper?
- Adjust to your tastes.
- Ladle a small amount of spaghetti sauce into a 9x13 inch pan.
- This is more to keep the noodles from sticking than anything else.
- Cover bottom of pan with DRY noodles and add more sauce.
- Top with one third of all the cheeses- mozzarella, cheddar, jack cheese& parmesan.
- Add another layer of noodles and coat with the container of ricotta cheese.
- Sprinkle generously with parmesan and more white cheeses.
- Add the final layer of noodles, the rest of the sauce, and the rest of the cheeses.
- Cover pan with aluminum foil and bake at 375 for 30 minutes.
- Reduce heat to 350 and bake for an additional 30 minutes.
- Let rest 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1062.2, Fat 55.3, SaturatedFat 27.5, Cholesterol 173.6, Sodium 1689.2, Carbohydrate 72.1, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 10.8, Protein 59.2
OLIVE GARDEN 5-CHEESE LASAGNA (COPYCAT RECIPE)
Really good lasagna! If you love Olive Garden's 5-cheese lasagna then you'll love this one! We like it with 1/2 lb. ground beef and 1/2 lb. Italian sausage in it.
Provided by Teresa M
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 2h
Yield 8-9 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Melt butter with medium heat in heavy 1 quart saucepan.
- Add flour and stir until well blended; cook until frothy.
- Add milk, stirring constantly with wire whisk as mixture comes to a simmer.
- Cook and stir until thickened (3-4 minutes).
- Chill while mixing other ingredients.
- Drain and mince tomatoes and garlic.
- Place other cheese filling ingredients in 3-quart mixing bowl with tomatoes and garlic.
- Add 1-1/2 cups of cooled cream sauce and mix until well blended.
- Refrigerate, reserving 1/2-cup for later use.
- Cook lasagna noodles according to package directions.
- Cool under cold water and drain.
- Place 3 lasagna noodles in a 9x13x2 lightly oiled baking dish, overlapping slightly.
- Spread 1-1/2 cups cheese filling over noodles; sprinkle with one cup mozzarella and 1/4-cup fontina cheese.
- Repeat pasta and cheese layering; top with remaining three lasagna noodles.
- Spread 1/2-cup of reserved cream sauce over top and cover lightly with foil.
- Preheat oven to 350 and bake for 1 hour.
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients to ensure the best flavor and texture. Fresh herbs, quality cheeses, and flavorful meats will make a big difference.
- Don't overcook the lasagna noodles. They should be al dente, with a slight bite to them. Overcooked noodles will make the lasagna mushy.
- Layer the lasagna evenly and tightly to prevent it from falling apart when sliced.
- Let the lasagna rest for at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving. This will help the flavors to meld and the lasagna to set.
- Serve the lasagna with a simple green salad or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
Conclusion:
Lasagna is a classic Italian dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its rich, cheesy flavor and hearty texture, it's sure to be a hit with everyone at the table. By following the tips above, you can make a delicious lasagna that will impress your family and friends.
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