Best 7 Hunts Classic Beef Lasagna Recipes

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"Hunt's Classic Beef Lasagna" is an iconic dish that has been enjoyed by families for generations. With its layers of tender beef, rich tomato sauce, velvety smooth cheese, and perfectly cooked lasagna noodles, this dish is a hearty and flavorful meal that is sure to satisfy everyone at the table. In this article, we will explore the best recipe for creating this classic dish, providing step-by-step instructions and helpful tips to ensure that your lasagna turns out perfectly every time.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

HUNT'S® CLASSIC BEEF LASAGNA



Hunt's® Classic Beef Lasagna image

Hearty lasagna recipe with a ground beef meat sauce and three cheeses layered with uncooked lasagna noodles to save some work.

Provided by Hunt's

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Hunt's

Time 1h58m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 17

PAM® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray
1 ½ cups part-skim ricotta cheese
⅓ cup water, divided
3 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley
½ teaspoon ground black pepper, divided
1 ½ pounds ground chuck beef (80% lean)
¾ cup chopped yellow onion
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
¼ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons finely chopped garlic
2 (14.5 ounce) cans Hunt's® Petite Diced Tomatoes, undrained
2 ½ cups Hunt's® Tomato Sauce
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
9 dry lasagna noodles, uncooked
2 ½ cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9x13-inch glass baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Combine ricotta cheese, 2 tablespoons water, parsley, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper in a small bowl; set aside.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef and onion; sprinkle with remaining 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, Italian seasoning, and salt. Cook 7 minutes or until beef is crumbled and no longer pink, stirring occasionally. Add garlic; cook 1 minute more or until fragrant. Drain.
  • Add remaining water, undrained tomatoes, tomato sauce, vinegar, and red pepper flakes to the skillet. Reduce heat and simmer meat sauce 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Assemble lasagna by spreading about 1 cup meat sauce over bottom of the baking dish. Place 3 dry noodles over sauce. Top with 2 cups meat sauce, half of the ricotta mixture, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, and 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese. Repeat layers, ending with a layer of noodles. Top with remaining meat sauce and remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.
  • Spray underside of aluminum foil with cooking spray; cover dish tightly with foil. Bake 45 minutes. Remove foil and bake 15 minutes more or until cheese melts and sauce is bubbly. Let stand 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350.2 calories, Carbohydrate 25.1 g, Cholesterol 69.7 mg, Fat 15.6 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 27.6 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 953.1 mg, Sugar 5.7 g

CLASSIC LASAGNA



Classic Lasagna image

I make this a lot and serve with Italian garlic bread and salad. It always gets a rave review, especially if the mozzarella strings with every bite. This recipe comes from my mother. I think she got it off the back of a "Mueller's Lasagna box.

Provided by keen5

Categories     Meat

Time 1h50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 lb ground beef
3/4 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons salad oil or 2 tablespoons olive oil
1 (1 lb) can crushed tomatoes
2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
2 cups water
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon garlic powder (I use real clove garlic, minced)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon oregano leaves
4 ounces lasagna noodles
1 lb ricotta cheese
8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese (I like it cheesey, so I use more)
1 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In large heavy pan lightly brown beef and onion in oil.
  • Add tomatoes, paste, water, parsley, salt, sugar, garlic, pepper, and oregano; simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally about 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile cook lasagne as directed; drain.
  • In 13x9x2" baking pan, spread about 1 cup sauce.
  • Then alternate layers of lasagne, sauce, ricotta, mozzarella and parmesean cheese, ending with sauce, mozzarella and parmesean.
  • Bake at 350 for 40 to 50 minutes until lightly browned and bubbling.
  • Allow to stand for 15 minutes; cut in squares to serve.
  • Makes 8 servings.
  • I make this a lot and serve with Italian garlic bread and salad.
  • It always gets a rave review, especially if the mozzarella strings with every bite.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 506.1, Fat 29.8, SaturatedFat 14.5, Cholesterol 101, Sodium 1453, Carbohydrate 28.1, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 7.3, Protein 33

MOM'S BEEF LASAGNA



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This meat lasagna recipe is one of my mom's specialties. It's a hearty main dish that gets requested time and time again. The from-scratch sauce makes each cheesy slice extra flavorful and softer-textured than other versions. -Kim Orr, West Grove, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h25m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound ground beef
2 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 cups water
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1/2 to 1 envelope onion soup mix
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon pepper
9 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained
2 cups 4% cottage cheese
4 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
2 cups grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cook beef over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Stir in the water, tomato sauce and paste, soup mix, oregano, sugar and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes., Spoon 1/2 cup meat sauce into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Layer with 3 noodles and a third of the cottage cheese, mozzarella, meat sauce and Parmesan cheese. Repeat layers twice., Cover and bake at 350° for 40 minutes or until bubbly and heated through. Uncover; bake 5-10 minutes longer. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 367 calories, Fat 18g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 901mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

CLASSIC LASAGNA RECIPE BY TASTY



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When layers of cheesy lasagna come together flawlessly, that's amore! Pile on beefy marinara sauce, delicious noodles, and a blend of cheeses, then kick back and let this lasagna do the bakin'. This classic Italian dinner is easy to whip up and even easier to call your go-to comfort food.

Provided by Betsy Carter

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

nonstick cooking spray, for greasing
1 lb ground beef, cooked and drained of fat
4 cups marinara sauce
4 cups whole milk ricotta cheese
2 cups grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
15 lasagna noodles, cooked according to package instrucions
3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350ºF (180ºC). Grease a 9 x 13-inch (22 x 33 cm) baking dish lightly with nonstick spray.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef and marinara sauce.
  • In a separate large bowl, combine the ricotta, Parmesan, parsley, basil, salt, pepper, and olive oil.
  • Spread 1 cup of the meat sauce over the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Top with 5 cooked lasagna noodles, overlapping as needed to completely cover the sauce. Spread 2 cups of the ricotta mixture over the noodles. Top with 1 cup of mozzarella cheese. Repeat with the remaining meat sauce, noodles, ricotta, and mozzarella to make 2 more layers.
  • Bake the lasagna for 25-30 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the sauce is bubbling up through the layers. Turn the broiler to high and broil for 1-2 minutes, until the top layer of cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
  • Let the lasagna cool for 30-45 minutes, then serve.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 946 calories, Carbohydrate 28 grams, Fat 58 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 68 grams, Sugar 7 grams

70'S HUNT'S SPAGHETTI SAUCE WITH MEAT



70's Hunt's Spaghetti Sauce With Meat image

This recipe has been my standard for pasta and lasagna. I've never found another like it and it seems that many people haven't since I lost it and tried on here, Hunt's website, and many, many other places to find it again. I'm posting it here so it won't get lost again. If you are into canning, make a bunch. Give this sauce time to thicken. It's even better the next day!

Provided by Max Thames

Categories     Meat

Time 1h25m

Yield 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1 cup onion (chopped)
2 -4 garlic cloves (minced)
2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
3 cups water
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon sweet basil
1 teaspoon sugar
1 -2 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons oil (if using extra lean meat)

Steps:

  • Brown hamburger.
  • Add garlic and onion, cook till tender.
  • Drain fat.
  • Add remaining ingredients.
  • Reduce heat to low and simmer til sauce is thickened to your preference (1 1/2 to 2 hours).
  • Serve over your favorite pasta or use to prepare lasagna.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 571.5, Fat 33.1, SaturatedFat 11.1, Cholesterol 115.7, Sodium 2387.9, Carbohydrate 34.5, Fiber 7.3, Sugar 20.6, Protein 37.4

HUNT'S® 'CLASSIC' SKILLET LASAGNA



Hunt's® 'Classic' Skillet Lasagna image

An easy lasagna recipe made in a skillet with bowtie pasta, Italian sausage, tomatoes and three kinds of cheese.

Provided by Hunt's

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Hunt's

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 ounces dry bowtie (farfalle) pasta, uncooked
1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
⅓ cup Kraft® Grated Parmesan Cheese
2 tablespoons water
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
12 ounces Italian pork sausage
⅓ cup chopped yellow onion
2 (14.5 ounce) cans Hunt's® Diced Tomatoes with Basil, Garlic and Oregano, undrained
1 (6 ounce) can Hunt's® Tomato Paste
1 ½ cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt. Meanwhile, combine ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, water and pepper in small bowl; set aside.
  • Heat large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage and onion; cook 3 to 5 minutes or until sausage is crumbled and onion is tender, stirring occasionally. Drain. Add undrained tomatoes, tomato paste, 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese and cooked pasta to skillet; stir to combine.
  • Dollop spoonfuls of ricotta mixture on top of pasta mixture. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese. Reduce heat to low; cover and cook 2 to 3 minutes or until ricotta mixture is hot and mozzarella cheese melts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 413.9 calories, Carbohydrate 42.5 g, Cholesterol 45.6 mg, Fat 17.6 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 23.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 1415.2 mg, Sugar 11.4 g

CLASSIC LASAGNE



Classic lasagne image

Prepare this easy lasagne ahead of time and save in the freezer, uncooked, for when you need it during a busy week. Then just bake for an extra 45 mins.

Provided by Emma Lewis

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Main course

Time 2h

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tbsp olive oil, plus a little for the dish
750g lean beef mince
90g pack prosciutto
half quantity of our tomato sauce
200ml hot beef stock
a little grated nutmeg
300g pack fresh lasagne sheets
half quantity of our white sauce
125g ball mozzarella, torn into thin strips

Steps:

  • To make the meat sauce, heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a frying pan and cook 750g lean beef mince in two batches for about 10 mins until browned all over.
  • Finely chop 4 slices of prosciutto from a 90g pack, then stir through the meat mixture.
  • Pour over 800g passata or half our basic tomato sauce recipe and 200ml hot beef stock. Add a little grated nutmeg, then season.
  • Bring up to the boil, then simmer for 30 mins until the sauce looks rich.
  • Heat oven to 180C/fan/160C/gas 4 and lightly oil an ovenproof dish (about 30 x 20cm).
  • Spoon one third of the meat sauce into the dish, then cover with some fresh lasagne sheets from a 300g pack. Drizzle over roughly 130g ready-made or homemade white sauce.
  • Repeat until you have 3 layers of pasta. Cover with the remaining 390g white sauce, making sure you can't see any pasta poking through.
  • Scatter 125g torn mozzarella over the top.
  • Arrange the rest of the prosciutto on top. Bake for 45 mins until the top is bubbling and lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 580 calories, Fat 32 grams fat, SaturatedFat 14 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 31 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 8 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 44 grams protein, Sodium 1.71 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality ingredients: Use fresh, flavorful ingredients to ensure your lasagna is delicious. Look for high-quality ground beef, lasagna noodles, and sauce.
  • Brown the beef thoroughly: Browning the beef helps to develop its flavor and prevents it from becoming greasy. Be sure to brown the beef over medium-high heat until it is no longer pink.
  • Use a flavorful sauce: The sauce is essential for a great lasagna. Choose a sauce that is thick, flavorful, and has a good balance of sweetness and acidity. You can use a store-bought sauce or make your own.
  • Layer the lasagna properly: When assembling the lasagna, be sure to layer the ingredients evenly and in the correct order. Start with a layer of sauce, then add a layer of noodles, followed by a layer of beef, and then a layer of cheese. Repeat this process until all of the ingredients have been used.
  • Bake the lasagna until it is bubbly and golden brown: The lasagna is done baking when it is bubbly and the cheese is golden brown. This usually takes about 30 minutes.
  • Let the lasagna rest before serving: Once the lasagna is done baking, let it rest for 10-15 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to meld and the lasagna to set.

Conclusion:

Hunt's Classic Beef Lasagna is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a family meal or a special occasion. With its flavorful sauce, tender beef, and gooey cheese, this lasagna is sure to be a hit. Follow the tips above to make sure your lasagna turns out perfectly every time.

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