Best 6 Greek Lazy Lasagna Recipes

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When you're craving a hearty and flavorful meal without the hassle of a traditional lasagna, look no further than the extraordinary "Greek lazy lasagna." This innovative dish combines the comforting flavors of classic lasagna with the convenience of a simplified preparation, making it an ideal choice for busy individuals or those seeking a less time-consuming culinary experience.

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

PASTITSIO - GREEK LASAGNA



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Make and share this Pastitsio - Greek Lasagna recipe from Food.com.

Provided by KelBel

Categories     Penne

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 lbs ground lamb or 1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1 medium onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup tomato sauce
4 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons flour
3 cups milk
12 ounces penne pasta
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Cook pasta and drain.
  • While pasta is cooking, brown meat in heavy skillet, add onion and garlic and cook until soft.
  • Mix in cinnamon and tomato sauce.
  • In a saucepan, melt butter, whisk in flour and cook 1 minute, whisk in milk and simmer 20 minutes.
  • Add beaten eggs and 1/4 cup parmesan to white sauce.
  • In a buttered two quart casserole dish, add half pasta, top with meat mixture, add the rest of the pasta.
  • Pour white sauce over the top.
  • Sprinkle with remaining parmesan cheese.
  • Bake 60 minutes.

GREEK LASAGNA



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Ground beef, feta cheese, and tomatoes are blended with macaroni, then baked in a rich white sauce. This is a wonderful change from traditional Italian lasagna.

Provided by SHAWNEE1492

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Greek

Time 1h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 pounds uncooked elbow macaroni
2 pounds ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 (4 ounce) package feta cheese
2 (8 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
salt and pepper to taste
3 cups milk
3 tablespoons cornstarch
¼ cup butter

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add macaroni noodles, and cook until tender, about 8 minutes. Drain, and set aside.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Cook ground beef and onion in a large skillet over medium-high heat until beef is evenly browned. Remove from heat, and drain grease. Stir in the tomatoes, feta cheese, Parmesan cheese, and cinnamon. Mix in pasta, and transfer to a large baking dish.
  • In a saucepan over medium heat, mix together the milk and cornstarch until no lumps remain. Add butter, and bring to a boil. Boil for 1 minute, then remove from heat, and pour the sauce over the mixture in the baking dish.
  • Bake for 1 hour in the preheated oven, until the top is golden brown. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 601.5 calories, Carbohydrate 65 g, Cholesterol 90.7 mg, Fat 22.8 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 31.8 g, SaturatedFat 12.1 g, Sodium 567.8 mg, Sugar 7.3 g

EASY LAZY LASAGNA



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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

1 cup wide egg noodles
½ pound ground beef
4 ounces bulk Italian sausage
1 ½ cups marinara sauce
½ cup cottage cheese
⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
¼ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon garlic salt
¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ cup grated mozzarella cheese

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

GREEK LASAGNA



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I found this recipe (curled up in a drawer lol) Always meant to try it, am now posting for the 2005 Zaar World Tour/Greece!! Times are estimated.

Provided by katie in the UP

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h25m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

9 pieces lasagne pasta, uncooked
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 large onion, finely diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 lb eggplant, peeled and finely diced
3 cups part-skim ricotta cheese
4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
1 cup plain low-fat yogurt
1 (28 ounce) can tomato sauce
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Cook lasagne according to package directions; drain.
  • Preheat oven to 350ºF. Warm oil in a large saucepan over low heat.
  • Add onion, garlic and eggplant. Cover and let vegetables cook until very soft, about 10 minutes. Meanwhile, stir together the Ricotta, Feta and yogurt.
  • When vegetables are done, stir in tomato sauce. Remove from heat and set aside 1 cup of eggplant mixture.
  • In a 9 × 13 × 2-inch baking dish, spread a little of the eggplant mixture over the bottom and cover with 3 pieces of lasagne. Spoon some of the Ricotta over the lasagne. Continue to layer with eggplant mixture, lasagne, and Ricotta. Place a layer of lasagne on top. Spread the reserved eggplant over lasagne and sprinkle with Parmesan. Bake uncovered for 45 minutes, until cheese is brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 188.6, Fat 9.9, SaturatedFat 5.6, Cholesterol 32.9, Sodium 617.2, Carbohydrate 13.7, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 6.3, Protein 12.5

WEEKNIGHT LAZY LASAGNA



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On hectic nights, no one has time to stack several layers of lasagna. My version combines a few steps to cut down on prep, but keeps all the cheesy, saucy, noodle-y goodness that makes lasagna an all-time favorite. -Nancy Foust, Stoneboro, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 ounces uncooked lasagna noodles, broken into 2-inch pieces
1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 jar (24 ounces) pasta sauce with meat

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. Cook lasagna noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, mix ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese. Drain noodles well; stir into cheese mixture., Spread 1 cup pasta sauce into a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Layer with half of the noodle mixture and 1 cup sauce; layer with the remaining noodle mixture and sauce. Sprinkle with remaining cheese., Cover with greased foil; bake until heated through, 10-15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 332 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 901mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

LAZY LASAGNA



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Using uncooked noodles makes the traditional time-consuming task of preparing lasagna a little easier. A few seasonings boost the flavor of store-bought spaghetti sauce.-Kathy Demler, Emporia, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h20m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1-1/2 cups small-curd cottage cheese
2 large eggs, beaten
1/3 cup minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3/4 pound ground beef, cooked and drained
3-1/2 cups spaghetti sauce
9 uncooked lasagna noodles
1/4 cup water
Grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients; set aside. In another bowl, combine the spaghetti sauce and beef; mix well. , Spoon a fourth of the meat sauce into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with three noodles and half of the cheese mixture; repeat layers once. Top with a fourth of the meat sauce, remaining noodles and remaining meat sauce. Pour water around edges. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. , Cover and bake at 375° for 45 minutes. Uncover and bake 15 minutes longer or until noodles are tender. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 81mg cholesterol, Sodium 653mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

Tips:

  • To save time, use no-boil lasagna noodles. Fresh lasagna noodles are delicious, but they must be boiled before baking.
  • Use a variety of cheeses in your lasagna. A combination of mozzarella, ricotta, and Parmesan is a classic, but you can also try other cheeses like Fontina, Asiago, or Provolone.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different ingredients. You can add cooked meat, vegetables, or herbs to your lasagna. Some popular variations include adding spinach, mushrooms, or sausage.
  • Make sure your lasagna is cooked thoroughly before serving. The internal temperature should reach 165 degrees Fahrenheit (74 degrees Celsius).
  • Let your lasagna cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving. This will help it hold together better.

Conclusion:

Greek Lazy Lasagna is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is a hearty and satisfying dish that is sure to please everyone at the table. With a few simple tips and tricks, you can make a Greek Lazy Lasagna that is even more delicious and impressive.

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