Best 6 Lasagna The Best Ive Ever Tasted Recipes

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There's nothing quite like a hearty and flavorful lasagna, and if you're looking for the best recipe you've ever tasted, you're in luck. This article will provide you with a comprehensive guide to crafting the perfect lasagna, from selecting the right ingredients to baking it to perfection. We'll cover everything from the classic meat lasagna to vegetarian and seafood variations, so you're sure to find a recipe that suits your taste. We'll also offer tips on making your lasagna ahead of time and freezing it for convenience. So whether you're a seasoned lasagna maker or just getting started, you'll find everything you need to know to create a lasagna that will delight your taste buds and leave you craving more.

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

WORLD'S BEST LASAGNA



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It takes a little work, but it is worth it.

Provided by John Chandler

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 3h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 pound sweet Italian sausage
¾ pound lean ground beef
½ cup minced onion
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
2 (6.5 ounce) cans canned tomato sauce
½ cup water
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 ½ teaspoons dried basil leaves
½ teaspoon fennel seeds
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 ½ teaspoons salt, divided, or to taste
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
4 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
12 lasagna noodles
16 ounces ricotta cheese
1 egg
¾ pound mozzarella cheese, sliced
¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook sausage, ground beef, onion, and garlic over medium heat until well browned. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce, and water. Season with sugar, basil, fennel seeds, Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon salt, pepper, and 2 tablespoons parsley. Simmer, covered, for about 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook lasagna noodles in boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes. Drain noodles, and rinse with cold water. In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese with egg, remaining parsley, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • To assemble, spread 1 1/2 cups of meat sauce in the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Arrange 6 noodles lengthwise over meat sauce. Spread with one half of the ricotta cheese mixture. Top with a third of mozzarella cheese slices. Spoon 1 1/2 cups meat sauce over mozzarella, and sprinkle with 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Repeat layers, and top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Cover with foil: to prevent sticking, either spray foil with cooking spray, or make sure the foil does not touch the cheese.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove foil, and bake an additional 25 minutes. Cool for 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 448.2 calories, Carbohydrate 36.5 g, Cholesterol 81.8 mg, Fat 21.3 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 29.7 g, SaturatedFat 9.9 g, Sodium 1400.4 mg, Sugar 8.6 g

THE BEST EVER LASAGNA



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My brother, Joe, created this lasagna based on our mom's recipe. It's a family favorite at Christmas, thanks to the special ingredients that make it magnifico. -Stephanie Marchese, Taste of Home Visual Production Director

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 3h45m

Yield 15 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
2 cans (28 ounces each ) crushed tomatoes in puree
6 cups water
1 cup chopped fresh basil
2-1/4 teaspoons sugar, divided
1 teaspoon salt
1 pound bulk Italian sausage
4 Italian sausage links
1 carton (16 ounces) whole milk ricotta cheese
8 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
1 large egg, beaten
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
12 sheets no-cook lasagna noodles
21 slices provolone cheese
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook onion in olive oil over medium heat until tender, 4-5 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute. Stir in tomato paste and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, 3-4 minutes. Add crushed tomatoes, water, fresh basil, 2 teaspoons sugar and salt. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer 1 hour, stirring occasionally., Meanwhile, cook bulk sausage in a skillet over medium heat until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles, 8-10 minutes; drain. Add to sauce; simmer until mixture is thickened, about 1 hour longer., While sauce simmers, preheat oven to 350°. Place sausage links on a rimmed baking sheet; roast until cooked through, 35-40 minutes. Remove and let cool slightly; slice into 1/4-in.-thick pieces., In a small bowl, mix ricotta cheese, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, egg, dried basil and remaining sugar., In a greased 13x9-in. baking dish, spread 2 cups sauce. Arrange 4 noodles over sauce; spread with a third of the ricotta mixture. Add 7 provolone slices, a third of the sliced sausage and 1-1/2 cups mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers 2 more times, using only 1 cup sauce per layer. Spread with 2 cups sauce (reserve remaining sauce for serving on the side), remaining 2-1/2 cups mozzarella cheese and the Parmesan cheese (dish will be full)., Place dish on a rimmed baking sheet and bake, uncovered, until bubbly and deep golden brown, 60-65 minutes. Let stand 15 minutes before serving. Serve with remaining meat sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 509 calories, Fat 33g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 106mg cholesterol, Sodium 1185mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

CLASSIC LASAGNA



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Make this classic lasagna recipe zestier by using hot Italian sausage or a little milder with regular Italian sausage. Don't be scared off by the long cooking time. The wait is well worth it. It's a great dish to make for a crowd and easy to adjust for varying tastes. The leftovers are even better when reheated the next day.

Provided by Barb R

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 2h

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 15

9 lasagna noodles
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound ground beef
1 pound bulk Italian sausage
1 (16 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried thyme
¼ teaspoon dried basil
4 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
salt and pepper to taste
1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
3 eggs, beaten
⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 pound shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the lasagna noodles and olive oil; cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes; drain.
  • Cook the ground beef and sausage in a large pot over medium heat; drain. Stir in the mushrooms, garlic salt, oregano, thyme, basil, and tomato sauce. Season with salt and pepper; simmer 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, mix together the ricotta cheese, eggs, and Parmesan cheese in a bowl.
  • Ladle enough of the meat sauce into a 9x13 inch baking dish to cover the bottom in a thin layer. Form a layer atop the sauce with 3 of the lasagna noodles. Spread about 1/4 of the ricotta cheese mixture over the noodles. Sprinkle about 1/3 of the mozzarella cheese over the ricotta cheese mixture and then ladle about 1/3 of the meat sauce over the mozzarella cheese. Repeat layering twice more, topping with the remaining 1/4 pound of mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake in preheated oven 90 minutes. Allow to sit 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 646.7 calories, Carbohydrate 31.2 g, Cholesterol 173.5 mg, Fat 41.4 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 38.8 g, SaturatedFat 18 g, Sodium 2027.4 mg, Sugar 9.1 g

BEST-EVER LASAGNA



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Yikes, another lasagna recipe you say? I love all the variations of this Italian classic, but this one is the best I've ever had. I think it's originally from the Taste of Home cookbook series, but I've tweaked it to my family's taste...and hopefully yours too. Note: Allow about 2 hours and 40 minutes from kitchen to table because the sauce needs to simmer for 1 hour and then the lasagna, once assembled, needs to cook for 50-70 minutes and rest for 15 minutes before serving.

Provided by RedhairMac

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 2h40m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 lb ground beef
1 lb pork sausage
3 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
3 tablespoons capers (they add so much flavor) (optional)
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
3 eggs
3 tablespoons dried parsley
24 ounces small curd cottage cheese
1 (8 ounce) carton ricotta cheese
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
1 lb no-boil lasagna noodles
6 slices provolone cheese
4 -6 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded (how much you use is your preference)
1 bunch green onion, chopped (white and light green sections only)
1 (4 1/4 ounce) can black olives, sliced, drained

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • In a large skillet, brown beef and sausage together over medium heat until crumbly and no longer pink. Drain well.
  • To meat, add tomato sauce, tomato paste, garlic, sugar, Italian seasoning, capers, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil; reduce heat; simmer uncovered for one hour, stirring occasionally.
  • In a large bowl, lightly beat eggs. Add parsley. Fold in cottage cheese, ricotta cheese and Parmesan cheese. Refrigerate until sauce is done.
  • Spray the bottom of a 9"x13" pan with non-stick spray. Spread about 1 cup of the sauce in the bottom of the pan.
  • Place 1/3 of the noodles on top of the meat sauce, overlapping as needed to cover all the sauce.
  • On top of the noodles, layer the provolone cheese slices, 1/2 of the cottage cheese mixture and about 1 cup of mozzarella cheese.
  • Place another 1/3 of the noodles on top.
  • Layer approximately 2 cups meat sauce, the remaining cottage cheese mixture and 1-2 cups mozzarella cheese.
  • Top with remaining noodles, meat sauce and mozzarella.
  • If desired, garnish with black olives and green onions scattered on top.
  • Cover and bake for 50 minutes.
  • Uncover, bake 10-20 minutes longer, just until the cheese reaches a golden doneness.
  • Let stand for 15 minutes before serving.
  • Leftovers freeze well.

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

LASAGNA - THE BEST I'VE EVER TASTED



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This Lasagna is uotstanding. It was a recipe from my mother which we have been using for 35 years or more. Everyone loves it. I often make 10 pans at a time to serve to a large group or to freeze.

Provided by Benson Cinnamon

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h30m

Yield 1 pan, 8-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 lb lasagna noodle
2 tablespoons oil
2 garlic cloves (minced)
1 medium onion (chopped)
1 lb ground beef
1 tablespoon dry parsley flakes
1 teaspoon oregano
2 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon basil
13 ounces tomato paste
1 1/2 cups crushed tomatoes
2 eggs (beaten)
1 pint dry curd cottage cheese
1/4 lb parmesan cheese (grated)
1/2 lb mozzarella cheese (sliced)

Steps:

  • Cook noodles in salted water, 15 minutes - drain.
  • Heat oil, cook garlic and onion, add beef and seasonings, sauté until well browned, add tomato paste and tomatoes, simmer 5 minutes. Set aside.
  • Blend eggs with cottage cheese in the food processor, add parmesan cheese, blend until smooth.
  • Put half of meat sauce in bottom of a lasagna pan, put half of the noodles on top, then the cottage cheese mixture, then the rest of the noodles, then the rest of the meat sauce.
  • Bake at 350 degrees (325 in convection oven) for approx ½ to 3/4 of an hour or until browned and bubbly.
  • After 20 to 30 minutes, cover with sliced (I prefer grated) mozarella cheese and return to oven.

Tips:

  • Choosing the Right Pasta: Use lasagna noodles that are specifically designed for lasagna. They are typically wider and have a slightly rough texture that helps the sauce and cheese adhere better.
  • Preparing the Noodles: Cook the lasagna noodles according to the package instructions, but slightly undercook them. This will prevent them from becoming mushy when baked in the oven.
  • Making the Sauce: Use a combination of ground beef, Italian sausage, and tomato sauce to create a flavorful and hearty sauce. Season the sauce generously with Italian herbs and spices.
  • Layering the Lasagna: Start by spreading a thin layer of sauce on the bottom of a baking dish. Top with a layer of noodles, then a layer of sauce, a layer of cheese, and a layer of ricotta cheese. Repeat these layers until you reach the top of the dish.
  • Baking the Lasagna: Bake the lasagna in a preheated oven at 375°F for 30-40 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the sauce is heated through.
  • Resting the Lasagna: After baking, let the lasagna rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving. This will allow the flavors to meld and the lasagna to set properly.

Conclusion:

Lasagna is a classic Italian dish that is enjoyed by people all over the world. With its layers of pasta, sauce, cheese, and meat, it is a hearty and flavorful meal that is perfect for any occasion. By following these tips, you can make the best lasagna you've ever tasted. So next time you're looking for a delicious and satisfying meal, give this lasagna recipe a try!

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