Best 12 Homemade Lasagna Recipes

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Homemade lasagna is a classic Italian dish that is enjoyed by people all over the world. It is made with layers of pasta, cheese, sauce, and meat. Lasagna can be made with a variety of ingredients, so there are endless possibilities when it comes to creating your perfect recipe. Whether you prefer a traditional lasagna with meat sauce or a vegetarian lasagna with roasted vegetables, you are sure to find a recipe that you will love.

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

HOMEMADE LASAGNA SHEETS



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Homemade lasagna sheets are easier to make than you think and you don't even need a pasta machine! And forget about blanching the sheets before baking - no precooking is required!

Provided by Alemarsi

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 ¼ cups Italian-style tipo 00 flour, plus additional for dusting
3 large eggs
1 pinch salt
1 tablespoon water as needed

Steps:

  • Place flour on a marble or wooden work surface. Make a well in the center and crack in eggs; add salt. Gently beat eggs using a fork, incorporating the surrounding flour, until mixture is runny. Bring remaining flour into the mixture using a bench scraper until dough forms a ball. Mix in water, 1 tablespoon at a time, if dough feels too stiff.
  • Knead dough with your hands by flattening the ball, stretching it, and folding the top towards the center. Turn 45 degrees and repeat until dough is soft and smooth, about 10 minutes.
  • Shape dough into a ball. Place in a bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate until firm, 30 minutes to 1 hour.
  • Divide the dough into 3 equal portions. Take one piece and flatten it a bit with your hands. Dust a work surface with flour and roll dough out using a rolling pin 5 to 6 times. Turn the dough 45 degrees and roll out again, 5 to 6 times. Keep rolling and turning in the same way until the dough is evenly very thin. When you hold up the dough, you should be able to see your fingers through it.
  • Cut the pasta into rectangular sheets to fit your baking dish using a pastry wheel or a knife. Transfer lasagna sheets to a floured kitchen towel and let air-dry about 30 minutes before assembling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297.3 calories, Carbohydrate 49.2 g, Cholesterol 139.5 mg, Fat 4.8 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 12.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 92.7 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

HOMEMADE LASAGNA



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This is my mom's special homemade lasagna recipe with made from scratch tomato sauce and delicious, cheesy filling. I have found none better anywhere. Serve with a leafy green salad and crusty garlic bread, if desired.

Provided by CRAIG

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 (16 ounce) package lasagna noodles
½ pound ground pork
½ pound lean ground beef
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 clove garlic, crushed
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ cup minced onion
⅛ teaspoon white sugar
1 ½ teaspoons dried basil
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 pound small curd cottage cheese
3 eggs
¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pound shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add noodles and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and set aside.
  • Place pork and beef in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Stir in tomato sauce, crushed tomatoes, parsley, garlic, oregano, onion, sugar, basil and salt. Simmer over medium-low heat for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • In a large bowl, combine cottage cheese, eggs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, salt and pepper.
  • In a 9x13 inch baking dish, place 2 layers of noodles on the bottom of dish; layer 1/2 of the cheese mixture, 1/2 of the mozzarella cheese and 1/2 of the sauce; repeat layers.
  • Cover with aluminum foil and bake in preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 5 to 10 minutes; let stand for 10 minutes before cutting; serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 638 calories, Carbohydrate 54 g, Cholesterol 160.8 mg, Fat 27.2 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 45.7 g, SaturatedFat 13.4 g, Sodium 2053 mg, Sugar 4.3 g

HOMEMADE LASAGNA NOODLES



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This recipe for homemade lasagna noodles is from chef Fabio Trabocchi's "Cucina of Le Marche" cookbook.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Cuisine-Inspired Recipes     Italian Recipes

Yield Makes about 4 pounds

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups '00' flour or all-purpose flour, sifted
16 to 18 large egg yolks
2 tablespoons whole milk
1 teaspoon coarse salt
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Semolina flour, for dusting

Steps:

  • Place '00' or all-purpose flour into the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the dough hook attachment. In a large bowl, mix together yolks, milk, salt, and 1 tablespoon olive oil. With the mixer on low, slowly add egg mixture to flour; mix until well combined. Increase mixer speed to medium and knead until dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl and is smooth and elastic, about 15 minutes.
  • Transfer dough to work surface and knead in remaining tablespoon oil. Cover dough with a damp kitchen towel and let rest at room temperature for 2 hours before rolling or store in an airtight container, refrigerated, up to 1 day.
  • Dust work surface lightly with semolina flour.
  • Divide pasta dough into 5 pieces and flatten each piece with the palm of your hand. Roll each piece of dough through a pasta machine, working from the largest setting to the smallest setting, and passing the dough through each setting twice. Using a sharp knife, cut pasta sheets into 13-inch-long pieces. Lay pasta sheets on prepared work surface, covered with a damp kitchen towel as you work.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Meanwhile, prepare and ice-water bath. Generously salt ice-water bath and set aside. Add pasta to boiling water and cook for 2 minutes. Drain, and immediately transfer to ice-water bath. Line a baking sheet with kitchen towels and transfer dough to baking sheet, layering kitchen towels between cooked pasta.

HOMEMADE GLUTEN-FREE AND LACTOSE-FREE VEGETABLE LASAGNA



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Homemade vegetable lasagna just as it should be; hot, oozy, and messy! This is a vegetable lasagna without any weird micro-protein meat substitute; just vegetables and tomatoes, with a homemade white sauce (made with lactose-free milk and cheese, and gluten-free flour). I have been known to make my own pasta sheets for this, but tonight I used Sainsbury's gluten-free pasta sheets (dry).

Provided by intoleranceisbliss

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Lasagna Recipes     Zucchini Lasagna Recipes

Time 2h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 tablespoon vegetable oil, or as needed
2 small onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
2 zucchini, chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 ½ cups tomato puree (passata)
¼ teaspoon dry mustard
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon dried basil
1 bay leaf
2 ¾ tablespoons gluten-free all purpose baking flour
2 tablespoons lactose-free milk
¾ cup lactose-free milk
¾ cup cold vegetable stock
2 tablespoons cold vegetable stock
2 tablespoons margarine (such as Vitalite®), or to taste
1 cup shredded mozzarella-style vegan cheese, divided
1 pinch dried parsley, or to taste
1 pinch ground black pepper to taste
1 (8 ounce) package dry gluten-free lasagna noodles

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook onion and red bell pepper until softened, about 5 minutes. Add zucchini; cook until softened, about 5 minutes more. Stir in garlic until combined. Add tomato puree, mustard, oregano, basil, and bay leaf. Bring to a simmer. Cook vegetable mixture until flavors blend, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  • Whisk flour and 2 tablespoons milk together in a bowl until no lumps remain. Mix in 3/4 cup milk and 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons vegetable stock. Pour this sauce base into a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add margarine; cook, whisking constantly, until simmering. Reduce heat to low. Add 1/2 cup vegan cheese; stir well. Season with parsley and black pepper. Cook until cheese is fully melted, about 5 minutes.
  • Cover the bottom of the baking pan with lasagna noodles. Add a layer of vegetable mixture; top with a thin layer of the cheese sauce. Repeat layering with the remaining noodles, vegetables, and cheese sauce, finishing with a thick blanket of sauce. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup vegan cheese on top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until top is bubbly and browned, about 30 minutes. Let rest before serving until firm, 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 234.8 calories, Carbohydrate 32.8 g, Cholesterol 0.9 mg, Fat 9.2 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 5.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 603.6 mg, Sugar 6.9 g

HOMEMADE MEXICAN LASAGNA



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Our friends and family love this recipe. It's easy to make ahead of time and can be frozen. This is especially nice during particularly busy times of the year.-Brenda Cooper, Edna, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 pounds ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 jar (24 ounces) picante sauce
1 can (16 ounces) chili beans, undrained or 1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cups 4% cottage cheese
1 large egg, beaten
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
12 corn tortillas (6 inches)
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions, optional
1/2 cup sour cream, optional

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and onion is tender; drain. Stir in the picante sauce, beans, salt and pepper; set aside. , In a small bowl, combine cottage cheese and egg. Spread one-third of meat mixture in one 13x9-in. baking dish or two 8-in. square baking dishes. Top with half of Monterey Jack cheese, half of cottage cheese mixture and six tortillas (tear tortillas if necessary to cover cheese more completely). Repeat layers, ending with meat. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese. , Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes. Let stand a few minutes before serving. Garnish with green onions and serve with sour cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 455 calories, Fat 22g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 108mg cholesterol, Sodium 1122mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 34g protein.

HOMEMADE SPINACH LASAGNA NOODLES (NO MACHINE)



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These noodles are very difficult to find in a regular grocery store. I decided to make them homemade. You can make this up to a day ahead before using them. Fresh spinach to make my Spinach Lasagna. Enjoy!

Provided by Nor Mac

Categories     Other Main Dishes

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 oz fresh spinach stems removed (or frozen spinach drained)
1 Tbsp olive oil
2 eggs
2 c all purpose flour
1 tsp salt
BOILING PASTA
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 Tbsp salt

Steps:

  • 1. Note: You can use this recipe for a pasta machine as well
  • 2. Wash the Spinach by rinsing several times under water. Strain
  • 3. Take the wet leaves and place in a pot covered. Cook until wilted. You do not need to add more water. The wet leaves will do. Rinse and cool under cold water and strain well. Squeeze a little water out.
  • 4. Place spinach,eggs,oil,and salt in a blender and puree mixture. Take the 2 cups of flour and place in bowl. Make a well in the center of the flour.
  • 5. Pour spinach mixture in to well,and mix with a fork. If it is dry. Add a little water at a time to get an elastic, but not sticky dough. If to sticky add more flour etc.
  • 6. Place on floured surface and knead for 10 minutes,and let the dough rest for 10 more minutes. Cut dough in half. Roll dough half out on lightly floured surface, in a 13x12 inch rectangle. You can trim the edges with a knife to make a perfect rectangle,and reserve dough for other batch. With a knife cut Dough in to 2 inch wide noodles. Place on a rack for at least 10 minutes before cooking.
  • 7. In a wide pan bring water to a rapid boil. Add a tablespoon of olive oil,and a tablespoon of salt to water. Boil for about 20 minutes. Rinse under cold water and place between wax paper or parchement paper. You can refrigerate up to 24 hours,or use right away.

HOMEMADE MEATBALL LASAGNA



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Addella Thomas of Mt. Sterling, Illinois crumbles leftover meatballs into the homemade spaghetti sauce she uses in this cheesy lasagna. "My family wants me to make this dish all the time. It goes over well at reunions, too."-Addella Thomas, Mt. Sterling, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h20m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 cup water
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1 medium onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon dried basil
4 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
2 teaspoons sugar
Garlic salt to taste
8 uncooked lasagna noodles
24 frozen fully cooked meatballs, thawed
1 large egg
1 cup ricotta cheese
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the first 10 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Meanwhile, cook lasagna noodles according to package directions; drain. , Crumble meatballs into the sauce. In a small bowl, combine egg and ricotta cheese. Spoon 1 cup of the meat sauce into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Layer with half of the noodles, ricotta mixture, meat sauce, mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Repeat layers., Cover and bake at 350° for 45 minutes. Uncover; bake 5-10 minutes longer or until golden brown. Let stand for 15 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts :

VEGETABLE LASAGNA WITH HOMEMADE PASTA AND JALAPENO BECHAMEL



Vegetable Lasagna with Homemade Pasta and Jalapeno Bechamel image

Provided by Roger Mooking

Time 3h15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 34

4 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting
1 teaspoon salt
6 to 7 large eggs, at room temperature
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 1/2 pounds butternut squash, peeled, seeds removed, and cut into large dice
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 Vidalia onion, diced
6 cloves garlic, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh sage leaves
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup, plus 1 tablespoon butter
1/4 cup, plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
4 cups milk
3 jalapenos, halved, seeds removed and mashed in a mortar and pestle
Salt
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/2 cups canned whole tomatoes, crushed by hands
10 sheets pasta
Jalapeno bechamel
1 bunch rapini (broccoli rabe), bottoms trimmed, blanched in salted water and coarsely chopped
Roasted squash filling
2 cups ricotta
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup whole sage leaves, for garnish
3 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon chile flakes
1 tablespoon white wine
1 bunch rapini (broccoli rabe), bottoms removed, blanched in salted water and coarsely chopped
2 cups cipollini onions, cooked in boiling water until tender and peeled
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup walnuts, toasted
Chile Honey

Steps:

  • Put the flour and salt in a large bowl and make a well in the center with your hands. Put the eggs in the center of the well and gently incorporate the eggs into the flour by pulling the flour into the eggs. Dust a clean working surface with flour, remove the dough from the bowl and knead for approximately 5 minutes, until the dough becomes smooth. Shape the dough into a disk, and wrap in plastic wrap and put in the refrigerator for 30 minutes, maximum 48 hours.
  • Put a large pot of salted water over high heat and bring to a boil.
  • Dust a clean working surface with flour, remove the dough from the refrigerator, divide into 5 equal pieces and cover with plastic wrap to prevent the dough from drying out. Using a pasta machine, roll each piece of dough out into long thin pieces, adjusting the dial for desired thickness. Put the pasta on a tray and dust with flour. Repeat with the remaining dough, dusting the pasta with flour in between layers to prevent them from sticking to one another. Trim the sheets to fit the baking dish, if necessary.
  • Put the remaining olive oil on a large baking sheet. Cook the pasta in salted water, gently remove and put on a tray, cover in oil to prevent the pasta from sticking and set aside.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Put the squash in a bowl, coat with 1 tablespoon olive oil and season with salt, and pepper. Roast the squash in the oven for approximately 45 minutes, until the squash has become tender and caramelized, turning over half way through cooking. Remove from the oven, put in a large bowl, mash slightly and set aside.
  • Heat the remaining olive oil in a saute pan over medium-high heat, add the onions and garlic and saute until golden brown. Add the butter and allow to melt. Add the sage, stir, remove from heat. Add to the roasted squash, season with salt, and pepper, gently fold and set aside.
  • Melt the butter in a small pot over medium heat. Add the flour, stir with a wooden spoon incorporating the flour into the butter until a paste consistency is achieved. Add the milk slowly and stir to incorporate, removing all the lumps. Once the mixture thickens, add the mashed jalapeno and season with salt and set aside.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F, and oil a 9 by 13-inch baking dish.
  • Layer the tomatoes, sheets of homemade pasta, jalapeno bechamel, chopped rapini (broccoli rabe), roasted squash filling, ricotta, and then sprinkle with Parmesan. Finish with a layer of jalapeno bechamel and put whole sage leaves on top, submerging them in sauce. Bake in the oven for approximately 30 minutes, then broil for an additional 5 minutes until jalapeno bechamel becomes golden brown. Serve with Charred Rapini
  • Put honey in a small pot over low heat, once the honey achieves a thin consistency, add the chile flakes, stir and remove from the heat. Add the white wine and set aside.
  • Preheat a grill.
  • In a bowl, lightly toss the rapini (broccoli rabe), cipollini onions, garlic, and olive oil. Put the rapini and onions on a grill, turning over to ensure all sides are charred. Remove from the grill, put in a serving dish, garnish with toasted walnuts and drizzle chile honey.

LASAGNA..... HOMEMADE LASAGNA!



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This is really not Al Capone's Lasagna, It's my very own! A friend of mine had a Halloween party and ask me to bring Al Capone and my lasagna. Al Capone and his boy's would be very proud if he had some of this Lasagna, if he wasn't full of holes. My spaghetti sauce is excellent,,,,,, after all, it's all about the sauce! Recipe #106003, it can be made ahead and frozen. It can be used on any pasta.

Provided by Timothy H.

Categories     Beginner Cook

Time 1h30m

Yield 4-5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

7 lasagna noodles
3 cups spaghetti sauce
1 lb ground beef
1/2 onion, minced
2 -3 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup ricotta cheese or 1 cup cottage cheese
1 cup mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Boil the noodles as the directions say on the box. Brown the beef and strain the grease, set aside. In the same skillet sauté the onion and garlic until it's limp, set aside. Mix the onion,garlic and ground beef in a bowl.
  • In a 9x11 casserole dish, spread 3 ladle's of sauce across the bottom of the dish. Put 3 noodles on top of the sauce. Add ground beef on top of the noodles, about half of the mixture of beef, onion and garlic. Dot with Ricotta cheese, about 5-6 tablespoons. Repeat the same steps. Bake for 30-45 minutes at 350 or until golden brown.
  • After 30 minutes top with mozzarella and parmesan cheese. Serve hot.

SLOW-COOKED LASAGNA WITH HOMEMADE SAUCE



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This recipe was given to me by a friend who made it using a store-bought marinara sauce. I created a homemade sauce and it has been a big hit whenever I serve it, especially at potlucks and bring a dish gatherings. -Sheri Oganowski, Dayton, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 5h30m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 pound ground turkey
1 pound bulk Italian sausage
3/4 cup chopped sweet onion
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 cans (15 ounces each) tomato sauce
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes, undrained
1/3 cup sugar
3 tablespoons dried parsley flakes, divided
2 teaspoons dried basil
3 teaspoons dried oregano, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 cup dry red wine or beef broth
3 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
2-1/2 cups ricotta cheese
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 package (9 ounces) no-cook lasagna noodles

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook the turkey, sausage, onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the tomato sauce, crushed tomatoes, sugar, 2 tablespoons parsley, basil, 2 teaspoons oregano and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 45 minutes. Add wine; cook 15 minutes longer., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the cheeses and the remaining parsley, oregano and salt., Spread 2-1/4 cups meat mixture into a 6-qt. slow cooker. Arrange five noodles over sauce, breaking to fit if necessary. Spread 1-1/3 cups cheese mixture over noodles. Repeat layers twice. Top with remaining meat mixture., Cover and cook on low until noodles are tender, 4-5 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 633 calories, Fat 33g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 114mg cholesterol, Sodium 1591mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 40g protein.

YUMMY HOMEMADE LASAGNA



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This is the best lasagna I have ever made! I was out of ricotta cheese one day (I've never been a fan of ricotta anyways) but I had some cottage cheese in the fridge so decided to substitute that for the ricotta. Oh my that was the best decision I could have made. This recipe has gotten me so many compliments and I've been told...

Provided by Victorya Richard

Categories     Beef

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 Tbsp olive oil, plus extra for the pan
1 lb ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 can(s) (14.5 oz) stewed tomatoes, chopped
1 can(s) (8 oz) tomato sauce
1 can(s) (6 oz) tomato paste
1 box (8 oz) no boil lasagna noodles
2 large eggs
2 c cottage cheese
1/2 c grated parmesan
2 tsp freshly chopped parsley
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp seasoning salt (i use tony chaceres cajun seasoning)
1 (8 oz) bag shredded mozzarella cheese
1 (8 oz) bag shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly oil the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • 2. In a large saute pan, over medium-high heat, add 1 tablespoon olive oil and saute meat, onion and garlic until meat is browned, breaking up meat with a wooden spoon or spatula. Drain pan of fat and add stewed tomatoes, tomato sauce and tomato paste. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • 3. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, then mix in cottage cheese, 1/2 cup Parmesan, parsley, salt, pepper and seasoning salt.
  • 4. Spread a little of the meat sauce in the bottom of the prepared pan. Lay half the noodles in the bottom of the baking dish, overlapping by 1/2 inch. Spread half the egg and cottage cheese mixture evenly on top. Sprinkle half the mozzarella and cheddar evenly over the cottage cheese mixture. Pour half the meat sauce on top. Repeat layering in same order. Sprinkle 1/4 cup Parmesan on top.
  • 5. Bake in center of oven 35 minutes until sauce is bubbling around the edges. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

HOMEMADE LASAGNA



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This recipe is a combination of my homemade lasagna and two of my best friend's recipes for homemade lasagna. I do this lasagna once a year on New Years Eve. (My husband is Italian.) This is definitely a labor of love, but between the three of us I do believe that we have indeed come up with the perfect lasagna! Make sure you let...

Provided by Amy H.

Categories     Other Main Dishes

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 lb ground beef
1 lb bulk pork sausage
1 pepperoni, whole and diced into small cubes
1/2 c chopped onions
4 clove garlic, minced
1 can(s) (28 ounce) crushed tomatoes
2 can(s) (8 ounce) tomato sauce
2 can(s) (6 ounce) tomato paste
1/4 c brown sugar
1 tsp dried whole oregano
1/4 c fresh basil leaves chopped
1/4 c fresh italian parsley chopped
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground pepper
12 ounces of ricotta cheese.
1 c freshly grated parmesan cheese
2 eggs
12 ounces of cottage cheese
2 pkg (12 oz) or more of shredded mozzarella cheese
12 lasagna noodles
2 Tbsp fresh italian parsley chopped

Steps:

  • 1. Brown the ground beef, Italian sausage, onions and garlic and pepperoni in a pot until they start to cook. It takes about 6 to 9 minutes to brown the meat. Drain and return to pot. Gently stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste,1/2 cup of water, white sugar, oregano, basil leaves, 1/4 cup of parsley, salt and pepper. Simmer on low heat for 1 hour. Meanwhile, If you are using quick cooking lasagna, soak in hot tap water for 15 minutes, for regular lasagna, boil in water and cool under a cold tap.
  • 2. In mixing bowl combine, ricotta cheese, 1 Tbsp of the parsley, egg, and the parmesan cheese. Mix these ingredients together with a spoon
  • 3. Begin building the lasagna layers.Use a 9×13 inch baking pan. Spread 1 Cup of meat sauce on the bottom of the pan. Lay 6 noodles across the layer of sauce. Spread the ricotta cheese mixture over the layer of noodles. Spread 2 cups of meat sauce over the riccotta cheese layer. Sprinkle 1/2 of the mozzarella cheese over the Sauce layer.
  • 4. Lay down the next layer of noodles, spread cottage cheese over noodles. Spread 2 cups of meat sauce over the cottage cheese layer. Sprinkle all of the remaining cheese on top and sprinkle with 1 Tbsp. chopped parsley.
  • 5. Bake Loosely covered with foil in preheated oven at 350 degrees for 30 minutes
  • 6. Remove foil and bake uncovered for another 30 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool for approximately 15 minutes.

Tips:

  • Choose the right lasagna noodles. There are two main types of lasagna noodles: regular and no-boil. Regular lasagna noodles need to be boiled before assembling the lasagna. No-boil lasagna noodles can be used without boiling, which saves time and effort.
  • Make sure the sauce is flavorful. The sauce is one of the most important parts of lasagna. Make sure it is flavorful and well-seasoned. You can use a variety of different sauces, such as a traditional tomato sauce, a bechamel sauce, or a meat sauce.
  • Use fresh ingredients. Fresh ingredients will give your lasagna the best flavor. If possible, use fresh herbs, vegetables, and cheeses.
  • Don't overcook the lasagna. Lasagna should be cooked until it is heated through, but not overcooked. Overcooked lasagna will be dry and tough.
  • Let the lasagna rest before serving. After the lasagna is cooked, let it rest for a few minutes before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld and the lasagna to set.

Conclusion:

Lasagna is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a perfect meal for a special occasion or a weeknight dinner. With a little planning and effort, you can make a delicious lasagna that your family and friends will love.

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