Lasagna, a classic Italian dish, is a delectable combination of pasta, cheese, and sauce. Traditionally served in large portions, it is often seen as a meal for a crowd. However, with a few adjustments, this hearty dish can be easily adapted to satisfy the appetite of one. This article presents a collection of recipes designed specifically for individuals, offering a range of flavors and techniques to create a delicious and satisfying single-serving lasagna. From classic lasagna with a rich tomato sauce and gooey cheese to creative variations featuring unique ingredients and cooking methods, these recipes provide a delightful culinary journey for those looking to enjoy this classic dish in a personal portion.
Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!
LASAGNA FOR ONE
Best homemade lasagna! This mini lasagna recipe uses just 2 lasagna noodles and is layered with meat, cheese, and sauce.
Provided by Joanie Zisk
Categories Main
Time 1h5m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees F (177 degrees C).
- Cook the lasagna noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat the oil in a medium-sized skillet over a medium heat. Add in the onions and cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add in the minced garlic and cook, stirring occasionally for a minute more.
- Add the ground beef to the pan and sprinkle the Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper over the meat. Cook and stir the ground beef until meat is no longer pink.
- Stir in 1/2 cup of tomato sauce, reduce the heat to low and simmer for 3 minutes.
- Meanwhile, stir the ricotta and 2 tablespoons of the Parmesan cheese together in a small bowl. Set the bowl aside.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 480 kcal, Carbohydrate 31 g, Protein 41 g, Fat 21 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Cholesterol 124 mg, Sodium 1205 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 9 g
ALL-IN-ONE LASAGNA
To some, lasagna seems like a complicated dish but once you make our easy, yet classic, lasagna, you'll see it's simple enough for even the beginner cook! Melted mozzarella and parmesan cheese are layered with our rich tomato sauce for the perfect comforting bite.
Provided by Red Gold
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips RED GOLD®, Inc.
Time 1h20m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In large mixing bowl combine water, crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning and salt.
- Cover the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking pan with 1 1/2 cups of sauce mixture. Arrange 1/3 of noodles on top of sauce, slightly overlapped. Top with 1/2 of ricotta cheese, 1 cup of mozzarella cheese and 1 cup of sauce. Repeat layers and top with last 1/3 of noodles and the remaining sauce. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.
- Cover tightly with foil and bake for 1 to 1 1/2 hours; until noodles are cooked. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
- The recipe makes 12 servings, but you could divide the recipe into two 9x9 inch baking dishes and freeze one for a wintry night supper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 324.2 calories, Carbohydrate 39.3 g, Cholesterol 32 mg, Fat 10.2 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 18.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 619.9 mg, Sugar 7.7 g
LASAGNA, FOR ONE (OR TWO)
No leftovers - or worries, for that matter - when you make lasagna for one, easy as can be, in a skillet on the stovetop.
Provided by Shanna Mallon
Categories Pasta
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Pour tomatoes with their juices into 1-cup liquid measuring cup. Add water until mixture measures just over one cup.
- Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add onion and 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook until onion begins to brown, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and pepper flakes and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Scatter pasta on top but do not stir. Pour diced tomatoes with juice and tomato sauce over pasta. Cover and bring to simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender, about 20 minutes.
- Remove skillet from heat and stir in 1/8 cup Parmesan. Season with salt and pepper. Dot with heaping tablespoons of mozzarella, cover and let stand off heat for five minutes. The cheese will melt and ooze all over the softened pasta by the time you remove the cover. Sprinkle with basil and remaining Parmesan. Serve.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 large or 2 small servings, Calories 305 calories, Sugar 6.6 g, Sodium 611.7 mg, Fat 14.2 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0.2 g, Carbohydrate 32.9 g, Fiber 5.9 g, Protein 12.9 g, Cholesterol 21.5 mg
LASAGNA FOR ONE
This recipe was part of a feature on different ways to make lasagne in our local paper. I based cooking time on doing in the oven, would differ for the microwave.
Provided by ImPat
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 25m
Yield 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cut pasta sheet in half and drop into a saucepan of boiling water for 30 seconds to 1 minute and then drain and put pasta sheets on a clean tea towel.
- Combine the ricotta and parmesan and season with salt and pepper and then spread over the 2 sheets of pasta and starting with the short end, roll up into a cylinder and then place on a small baking dish and spoon over the pasta sauce and sprinkle with mozzarella and bake in a preheat 180C oven for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Alternatively the lasagne could be cooked in the microwave, checking every 30 seconds until heat through.
- The remaining pasta can be prepared in the same way and placed in the freezer for later use or cut into rags or strips, cooked and then topped with your favourite sauce.
LOAF PAN LASAGNA FOR TWO
There have been so many nights when I craved lasagna but didn't want to get stuck with the usual leftovers. If you've felt the same way, this small-batch version solves all your problems! It's easy enough to throw together on a weeknight and is the perfect size for two (or three) servings.
Provided by Gabriela Rodiles
Categories main-dish
Time 45m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onion, garlic and 1/2 teaspoon salt and saute until the onion is translucent and softened, stirring occasionally, about 4 minutes. Add the ground beef and use a wooden spoon to break it into pieces. Cook, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink, 4 to 6 minutes. Add the oregano and cook 1 minute. Stir in the marinara and let simmer while you make the ricotta mixture.
- Lightly beat the egg in a medium bowl. Stir in the ricotta, parsley, basil, 1/2 cup mozzarella and 1/2 cup Parmesan until combined.
- Begin to layer the lasagna, spread 2 tablespoons marinara sauce evenly over the bottom of an 8 1/2-by-4 1/2-inch loaf pan. Cover with 1 lasagna noodle. Spread on 1/3 cup of the ricotta mixture followed by 1/2 cup marinara sauce. Top with another noodle. Repeat layering 4 more times, ending with the sauce. Top the final layer with the remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella and 2 tablespoons Parmesan. Bake until the noodles are tender and the cheese is melted and bubbly, about 30 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
BEST LASAGNA
Want to know how to make lasagna for a casual holiday meal? You can't go wrong with this deliciously rich meat lasagna recipe. My grown sons and daughter-in-law request it for their birthdays, too. -Pam Thompson, Girard, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h50m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Cook noodles according to package directions; drain. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, cook sausage, beef and onion over medium heat 8-10 minutes or until meat is no longer pink, breaking up meat into crumbles. Add garlic; cook 1 minute. Drain., Stir in tomatoes, tomato paste, water, sugar, 3 tablespoons parsley, basil, fennel, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 30 minutes, stirring occasionally., In a small bowl, mix egg, ricotta cheese and remaining parsley and salt., Preheat oven to 375°. Spread 2 cups meat sauce into an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Layer with 3 noodles and a third of the ricotta mixture. Sprinkle with 1 cup mozzarella cheese and 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese. Repeat layers twice. Top with remaining meat sauce and cheeses (dish will be full)., Bake, covered, 25 minutes. Bake, uncovered, 25 minutes longer or until bubbly. Let stand 15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 519 calories, Fat 27g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 109mg cholesterol, Sodium 1013mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 35g protein.
LASAGNA FOR ONE
Make and share this Lasagna for One recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Single Serve
Categories Low Cholesterol
Time 20m
Yield 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Rinse the beans in cold water until the water runs clear and free of bubbles.
- Using a small saucepan, heat the oil over a medium heat until it begins to ripple.
- Add the onion, carrot, chili and beans to the pan and fry gently until the onion is clear, then grate the garlic into the mixture.
- Cook for ten seconds then stir in the tomato sauce and simmer while preparing the cheese sauce.
- Whisk the cheese with the milk, salt and chopped herbs.
- Mash the tomato based sauce to break up the beans spread a layer of the sauce over the base of a heat-proof and microwave safe dish.
- Place a wonton wrapper over the sauce and spread a layer of cheese sauce over the wonton wrapper.
- Continue layering the sauces and wrappers, finishing with the cheese sauce.
- Microwave the lasagne on high for two minutes then place it under a hot griller (broiler) to brown the top.
- Eat it!
ONE-SKILLET LASAGNA
This is hands-down one of the best skillet lasagna recipes our testing panel has ever tasted. With classic flavors and cheesy layers, it's definitely kid-friendly. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook beef and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in tomatoes and spaghetti sauce; heat through. Transfer to a large bowl., In a small bowl, combine the soup, eggs, cottage cheese and Italian seasoning., Return 1 cup meat sauce to the skillet; spread evenly. Layer with 1 cup cottage cheese mixture, 1-1/2 cups meat sauce and half the noodles, breaking to fit. Repeat layers of cottage cheese mixture, meat sauce and noodles. Top with remaining meat sauce. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-17 minutes or until noodles are tender., Remove from the heat. Sprinkle with shredded cheeses; cover and let stand for 2 minutes or until melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 478 calories, Fat 20g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 128mg cholesterol, Sodium 1552mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 31g protein.
PANCAKE LASAGNA FOR ONE (OR MORE)
Until now if you wanted lasagna, you had to make a lot, but thanks to this easy technique, that's all changed. This recipe makes 4 single-serve lasagnas, but you easily scale back and just make one, freezing the extra 3 pancakes for later use! The pancakes in this recipe are actually more like thick crepes that come out tasting like egg noodles. It's almost impossible to tell you didn't use pasta--since these pancakes taste like homemade lasagna noodles. Make it as-is or adapt it to your personal taste.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Lasagna Recipes
Time 1h15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Set out 4 small, shallow, oven-proof baking dishes or ramekins.
- Combine eggs, salt, olive oil, water, and flour for pancakes in a large bowl. Whisk thoroughly until very smooth, then let sit at room temperature for 15 minutes.
- Brush oil into a nonstick skillet and set heat to medium. When the skillet is hot, add about 1/4 cup batter and tilt the pan so it evenly coats the bottom. Cook until the batter sets and the top surface goes from looking wet to dry, 1 to 2 minutes. Flip and cook the other side for 1 minute. Transfer to a plate and repeat to make remaining 3 pancakes. Cut each pancake into 3 triangles.
- Combine ricotta cheese, salt, pepper, cayenne, basil, and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese for filling in a bowl; mix with a fork until thoroughly combined.
- Prepare lasagnas: Spread 2 tablespoons marinara sauce into the bottom of each baking dish. Lay 1 pancake triangle on the sauce, then top with about 2 tablespoons ricotta filling, 1 tablespoon Monterey Jack cheese, and 2 teaspoons marinara. Repeat to create another layer, slightly pressing down on the second pancake triangle before topping with filling and cheese. Top with the remaining pancake triangle, pressing down slightly. Add remaining marinara and Monterey Jack, sprinkle with Parmigiano-Reggiano, and drizzle with olive oil.
- Place the baking dishes on a large sheet pan and bake in the center of the preheated oven until lightly browned and bubbly, about 15 minutes. Let cool for about 5 minutes, then garnish with basil and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 559.1 calories, Carbohydrate 28.5 g, Cholesterol 177 mg, Fat 36.9 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 28.1 g, SaturatedFat 17.5 g, Sodium 1061.7 mg, Sugar 9 g
ONE-PAN LASAGNA RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: canola oil, ground beef, kosher salt, ground black pepper, garlic, medium onion, marinara sauce, lasagna sheets, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, fresh basil
Provided by Tasty
Categories Dinner
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350° F (180°C).
- Heat the oil in a cast-iron skillet over high heat.
- Cook the beef, salt, and pepper until the moisture has evaporated and the beef is starting to brown.
- Add the garlic and onion and cook until onions are starting to become translucent.
- Add one cup (260 g) of the marinara sauce and cook until the sauce has reduced to a paste.
- Using a large spoon or a spatula, push some of the beef mixture toward the side of the pan, creating a gap that allows you to slide lasagna sheets underneath the beef. Break about two lasagna sheets in order to fill in the cracks.
- Top the beef mixture with the rest of the lasagna sheets. Spread the rest of the marinara sauce on top of the sheets. Dollop the ricotta on top of the sauce and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese over the ricotta, and top with the basil.
- Bake for 25 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Cool, slice, then serve.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 636 calories, Carbohydrate 21 grams, Fat 37 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 48 grams, Sugar 7 grams
ONE POT CLASSIC RAGU LASAGNA RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: ricotta cheese, cream cheese, grated parmesan cheese, large egg, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, nonstick cooking spray, extra virgin olive oil, unsalted butter, small yellow onion, celery, small carrot, ground beef, ground pork, ground lamb, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, dry red wine, tomato paste, garlic, crushed tomato, no-boil lasagna noodle, shredded low-moisture mozzarella, grated parmesan cheese, fresh flat-leaf parsley, garlic bread
Provided by Jordan Kenna
Categories Dinner
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 26
Steps:
- Make the cheese cubes: In a medium bowl, stir together the ricotta, cream cheese, Parmesan, egg, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Grease an ice cube tray with nonstick spray. Spoon the ricotta mixture evenly into the cups in the tray. Cover with plastic wrap and freeze until the cheese mixture is firm, at least 4 hours or up to 3 days.
- Make the lasagna: Heat a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and butter to the pot and swirl to evenly coat. Add the onion, celery, and carrot and cook, stirring frequently, until softened and starting to caramelize, 10 minutes.
- Add the ground beef, pork, and lamb and cook, stirring to break up the meat, until no longer pink, 12 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add the red wine and cook, stirring, until completely evaporated, 3 minutes.
- Add the tomato paste and garlic, and cook, stirring frequently, until lightly caramelized, about 3 minutes.
- Pour in the crushed tomatoes, reduce the heat to medium, and cook the sauce, stirring, until slightly reduced, 6-8 minutes.
- Unmold the frozen cheese cubes, then distribute them evenly throughout the simmering meat sauce. Using your fingers or a pair of tongs, insert the noodle pieces vertically in the sauce around the pot. Cover the pot.
- Cook for 18 minutes, then uncover the pot and use a spatula to push down the exposed noodles so they are covered in sauce. Cover and cook for 18 minutes more, until the noodles are tender.
- Remove the lid and sprinkle the mozzarella and Parmesan cheese over the top. Cover and cook until the cheese is melted, about 5 minutes. Remove the pot from the heat.
- Sprinkle the lasagna with parsley and more Parmesan, if desired, and serve with garlic bread alongside.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 727 calories, Carbohydrate 28 grams, Fat 41 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 50 grams, Sugar 8 grams
Tips:
- Use fresh ingredients: Fresh ingredients will give your lasagna the best flavor. If you can, use homemade pasta sheets instead of store-bought ones.
- Don't overcook the pasta sheets: The pasta sheets should be cooked al dente, or slightly firm to the bite. If you overcook them, they will become mushy and the lasagna will be less enjoyable to eat.
- Use a good quality cheese: The cheese is one of the most important ingredients in lasagna, so it's important to use a good quality cheese that melts well. Mozzarella, ricotta, and Parmesan are all classic lasagna cheeses.
- Layer the lasagna properly: The lasagna should be layered in the following order: pasta sheets, sauce, cheese, and then repeat. The top layer should be cheese.
- Bake the lasagna until it is golden brown and bubbly: The lasagna should be baked in a preheated oven until it is golden brown and bubbly. This usually takes about 30 minutes.
Conclusion:
Lasagna is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a perfect meal for a family dinner or a special occasion. With a little planning and effort, you can make a lasagna that is sure to impress your guests.
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