Best 6 Mamas Lasagna Recipes

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"Mama's lasagna" is a classic Italian dish that has been passed down from generation to generation. This comforting and flavorful dish is a favorite among families and friends, and it is often served at special occasions. The combination of tender lasagna noodles, rich and savory meat sauce, creamy bechamel sauce, and melted cheese creates a truly unforgettable dining experience. Whether you are a seasoned cook or a beginner, this article will provide you with the guidance and inspiration you need to create the perfect "mama's lasagna."

Let's cook with our recipes!

MOM'S LASAGNA



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Provided by Michael Symon : Food Network

Time 2h50m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

1/2 cup olive oil
1 onion, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
Pinch kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pound pork neck bones
1 pound ground veal
1 pound ground beef
1 pound spicy Italian sausage, loose or removed from casings
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 (28-ounce) can San Marzano tomatoes, with their juice
2 bay leaves
1 pound dried lasagna noodles
2 pounds whole milk ricotta cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup chopped fresh oregano leaves
2 large eggs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan, plus more for final topping
1 pound fresh mozzarella cheese, grated

Steps:

  • In a large Dutch oven or heavy pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, and a three-finger pinch of salt and sweat them until they're translucent, about 2 minutes. Add the neck bones and let them brown, about 5 minutes. Add the ground veal, beef and sausage, and season with another healthy pinch of salt. Cook until the meat is browned, about 10 minutes. Stir in the white wine, tomatoes and their juice, and the bay leaves. Scrape the bottom of the pot with a wooden spoon, making sure to get all of the browned bits into the sauce. Season the sauce with salt, to taste, and simmer for 2 hours over medium heat. Remove the bay leaves and neck bones and let cool. Skim any fat that rises to the surface.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil over medium heat. Add enough salt so that it tastes seasoned and allow the water to return to a boil. Add the noodles and cook until al dente. Drain well and set aside.
  • In a medium bowl mix together the ricotta, parsley, basil, oregano, eggs, and Parmesan with a pinch of salt.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Ladle about 1 cup of sauce on the bottom of a lasagna pan. Arrange a layer of noodles followed by a layer of sauce and then some of the ricotta mixture. Top with a layer of mozzarella, smoothing it with a spatula to the edges. Repeat the process until the pan is full. Finish with a final layer of noodles, sauce, the mozzarella, and Parmesan.
  • Cover the lasagna with aluminum foil and bake for 1 hour. Uncover and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven and let it rest, 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

MOM'S LASAGNA



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We can hardly wait to dig into this cheesy, meaty lasagna. It smells great when baking and tastes even better! Watching Mom carefully make this wonderful main dish and hearing the raves she gets inspired me to learn to cook. -Gina Squires, Salem, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 4h35m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 pound ground beef
1/2 pound bulk Italian sausage
1 large onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes, undrained
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1-1/2 cups water
1 cup salsa
2 teaspoons sugar
1 to 2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon fennel seed
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
9 lasagna noodles
2 cups 4% cottage cheese
4 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large kettle or Dutch oven, cook beef, sausage and onion until meat is no longer pink and onion is tender; drain. Stir in the next 10 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 3 hours, stirring occasionally. , Meanwhile, cook lasagna noodles according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. In a greased 13x9-in. baking dish, layer a third of the noodles and meat sauce, half of the cottage cheese, a third of the mozzarella and a third of the Parmesan. Repeat layers. Top with remaining noodles, meat sauce, mozzarella and Parmesan. , Cover and bake at 350° for 45 minutes; uncover and bake for 20 minutes longer or until bubbly. Let stand 15 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335 calories, Fat 15g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 51mg cholesterol, Sodium 682mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

MAMA'S LASAGNA



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This is my Mom's recipe. When she gave it to me I was shocked that it wasn't more complex. It's what I asked for on every birthday! It is very cheesy!

Provided by Bri22

Categories     Meat

Time 1h20m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb ground beef
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce (or homemade sauce if you like)
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 (16 ounce) container cottage cheese or 1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese, if you like that better
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
lasagna noodle, uncooked
1 (16 ounce) package mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Brown ground beef in a frying pan.
  • Add sauce and tomato paste.
  • In a bowl mix cottage cheese with egg, Parmesan cheese, and parsley.
  • Cover the bottom of a 9x13 inch pan with a little of the sauce.
  • Layer the uncooked noodles, then cottage cheese mixture, then meat sauce, then slices of mozzarella. Do one more layer in the same order.
  • Sprinkle top with Parmesan cheese.
  • Cover with foil and bake at 350°F for 45 minutes to an hour to make sure noodles are done.

JO MAMA'S WORLD FAMOUS LASAGNA



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Wondering what to do with leftover sauce when you make Recipe #22782? Here is the perfect answer. Don't skimp on the sauce--this is best when you use 6-7 cups of sauce. Prep time assumes you have already made sauce. I like to make this up in 2 smaller casseroles so I can serve my family one and freeze the 2nd one for later.

Provided by SharleneW

Categories     European

Time 50m

Yield 2 casseroles, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 -7 cups spaghetti sauce (recipe #22782) or 6 -7 cups use jo mama's world famous spaghetti sauce (Jo Mama's World Famous Spaghetti)
1 (16 ounce) box extra wide lasagna noodles
1 (32 ounce) carton cottage cheese
1 teaspoon oregano
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese (divided)
1 1/2 lbs mozzarella cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Cook lasagna noodles according to package directions, drain and cut to fit pan.
  • In small bowl, mix cottage cheese, oregano, salt and 1/4 cup of parmesan cheese.
  • Using two deep 9 x 7-inch glass baking pans or one deep 9 x 13-inch casserole dish, make a layer of noodles followed with 1/2 cottage cheese mixture, 1/2 mozzarella cheese and 1/3 sauce.
  • Follow with another noodle layer, remaining cottage cheese, mozzarella cheese and 1/3 sauce.
  • Top this with a final noodle layer covered with remaining sauce.
  • Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup parmesan cheese over top.
  • Bake in 350°F oven for 30-40 minutes until casserole is bubbling and slightly browned on top.
  • Let cool for 15 minutes before serving so lasagna can firm up for easier slicing and serving.

MAMA'S LASAGNA SCRAMBLE



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I came up with this on the fly when I did not want to take the time for full-blown lasagna. My kids are all picky eaters and all asked for seconds! Measurements for spices and herbs are approximate. I do not measure when I cook.

Provided by Lisa

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

½ (16 ounce) package cavatappi (corkscrew) pasta
1 pound ground beef
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (6 ounce) container crumbled feta cheese
1 ½ teaspoons ground black pepper
1 ½ teaspoons onion salt
1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
1 ½ teaspoons dried basil
1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano
1 ½ teaspoons dried parsley
1 ½ teaspoons dried thyme

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook cavatappi in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 to 9 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large casserole dish.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease. Stir tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, feta cheese, black pepper, onion salt, garlic powder, basil, oregano, parsley, and thyme into ground beef. Simmer until flavors blend, 5 to 10 minutes. Pour ground beef mixture over cavatappi.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly, about 20 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 408.8 calories, Carbohydrate 37.2 g, Cholesterol 71.7 mg, Fat 18.7 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 23.2 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 1280.4 mg, Sugar 6.8 g

MOM'S WHITE LASAGNA



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My mom made this lasagna for special occasions, such as birthdays. When she passed, I inherited her cookbooks-tucked inside one of them, I found this recipe folded into a letter she wrote to me while I was stationed overseas. It's a hearty, rich dish that reminds me of home. -Janet Wing, Minot, North Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h10m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

9 lasagna noodles
1 pound bulk Italian sausage
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup white wine
1 cup half-and-half cream
3 ounces cream cheese, cubed
1/4 cup minced fresh basil
2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon pepper
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 cups shredded white cheddar cheese
1-1/2 cups 2% cottage cheese
3/4 pound fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
1-1/2 cups shredded Gouda cheese
Optional: Additional minced fresh basil and oregano

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. Cook noodles according to package directions for al dente. In a large skillet, cook sausage, celery, onion and garlic over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until sausage is no longer pink, breaking up sausage into crumbles; drain., Stir in wine. Bring to a boil; cook 3-4 minutes or until liquid is reduced by half. Add cream, cream cheese, herbs, pepper and salt; stir until cream cheese is melted. Drain noodles., In a small bowl, combine egg, cheddar and cottage cheese., In a greased 13x9-in. baking dish, layer three noodles, half of the sausage mixture, half of the cheddar cheese mixture and half of the mozzarella slices. Repeat layers. Top with remaining noodles; sprinkle with Gouda cheese., Bake, covered, 40-50 minutes or until bubbly and cheese is melted. Let stand 15 minutes before serving. If desired, sprinkle with additional basil and oregano.,

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will greatly impact the flavor of your lasagna. Whenever possible, use fresh vegetables, herbs, and meats.
  • Don't overcook the pasta: Al dente pasta is the key to a good lasagna. Cook the pasta according to the package directions, but be careful not to overcook it.
  • Use a variety of cheeses: A combination of different cheeses will give your lasagna a rich and complex flavor. Try using a combination of ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, and Asiago cheeses.
  • Don't skimp on the sauce: A flavorful sauce is essential for a great lasagna. Use a homemade sauce if you have time, or use a high-quality store-bought sauce.
  • Layer the lasagna properly: The order of the layers is important for a good lasagna. Start with a layer of sauce, then add a layer of pasta, then a layer of cheese, and so on. Repeat this process until you have used all of the ingredients.
  • Bake the lasagna until it is golden brown: The lasagna should be baked until the top is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly. This usually takes about 30 minutes.
  • Let the lasagna rest before serving: Once the lasagna is baked, let it rest for 10-15 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. With a little planning and effort, you can make a lasagna that will impress your family and friends. By following the tips above, you can make sure that your lasagna turns out perfectly every time. Lasagna is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a family meal. It is also a great dish to make ahead of time, so you can have a delicious meal ready to go on busy weeknights.

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