Best 10 Meat And Cheese Lasagna Recipes

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Are you searching for a delectable and hearty recipe to please any crowd? Meat and cheese lasagna is a classic dish that is sure to impress. It combines tender layers of pasta, savory meat, gooey cheese, and a rich tomato sauce. With a variety of recipes out there, you're sure to find the perfect one to suit your taste. Read on to discover some of the best meat and cheese lasagna recipes, so you can whip up this delightful dish in no time.

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FOUR-CHEESE LASAGNA



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Cheese really stars in this lighter lasagna, which I created a few years ago. It can be prepared ahead of time and baked later. I sometimes make up a couple batches and freeze them in case company drops by. -Janet Myers, Napanee, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (28 ounces) tomatoes, undrained
1 can (8 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon fennel seed
2 cups 4% cottage cheese
2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup shredded mild cheddar cheese
1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
2 large eggs
1 pound lasagna noodles, cooked and drained

Steps:

  • In a skillet, cook beef, onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and onion is tender; drain. In a blender, process the tomatoes until smooth. Stir into beef mixture along with mushrooms, tomato paste and seasonings; simmer 15 minutes. , In a bowl, combine cottage cheese, Parmesan, cheddar, 1/2 cup mozzarella and eggs. Spread 2 cups meat sauce in the bottom of an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Arrange half the noodles over sauce. Spread cheese mixture over noodles. Top with remaining noodles and sauce. , Cover and bake at 350° for 45 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining mozzarella. Return to the oven for 15 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 351 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 742mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

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

BETTER-THAN-EVER CHEESY MEAT LASAGNA



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Fit our Better-than-Ever Cheesy Meat Lasagna into a healthful eating plan. This cheesy meat lasagna is made with cottage cheese, ground beef and pasta sauce.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Healthy Living Dinner Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 9 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 lb. extra-lean ground beef
3 cloves garlic, minced
1-1/2 tsp. dried oregano leaves
1 jar (24 oz.) CLASSICO Tomato and Basil Pasta Sauce
1 large tomato, chopped
1 egg, beaten
1 container (16 oz.) BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN 2% Milkfat Low Fat Cottage Cheese
1/4 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
9 lasagna noodles, cooked
1 pkg. (7 oz.) KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F.
  • Brown meat with garlic and oregano in large saucepan. Stir in pasta sauce; simmer on medium-low heat 5 min., stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in tomatoes.
  • Mix egg, cottage cheese and Parmesan until blended. Spread 1/2 cup pasta sauce mixture onto bottom of 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray. Top with layers of 3 noodles, half the cottage cheese mixture, 1/2 cup mozzarella and 1 cup of the remaining pasta sauce mixture; repeat layers. Top with remaining noodles and pasta sauce mixture; cover.
  • Bake 30 min. or until heated through. Top with remaining mozzarella; bake, uncovered, 5 min. or until melted. Let stand 5 min. before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Sodium 650 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 25 g

CLASSIC AND SIMPLE MEAT LASAGNA



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Whole wheat noodles and lean ground beef make this tasty favorite a little lighter.

Provided by ccb1122

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

12 whole wheat lasagna noodles
1 pound lean ground beef
2 cloves garlic, chopped
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano, or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 (16 ounce) package cottage cheese
2 eggs
½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1 ½ (25 ounce) jars tomato-basil pasta sauce
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, add the lasagna noodles a few at a time, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 10 minutes. Remove the noodles to a plate.
  • Place the ground beef into a skillet over medium heat, add the garlic, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Cook the meat, chopping it into small chunks as it cooks, until no longer pink, about 10 minutes. Drain excess grease.
  • In a bowl, mix the cottage cheese, eggs, and Parmesan cheese until thoroughly combined.
  • Place 4 noodles side by side into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking pan; top with a layer of the tomato-basil sauce, a layer of ground beef mixture, and a layer of the cottage cheese mixture. Repeat layers twice more, ending with a layer of sauce; sprinkle top with the mozzarella cheese. Cover the dish with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the casserole is bubbling and the cheese has melted, about 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake until cheese has begun to brown, about 10 more minutes. Allow to stand at least 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 500.5 calories, Carbohydrate 47.1 g, Cholesterol 114.5 mg, Fat 19.3 g, Fiber 6.3 g, Protein 35.6 g, SaturatedFat 9.1 g, Sodium 999 mg, Sugar 12.4 g

SIMPLY LASAGNA RECIPE



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Discover the only lasagna recipe you'll ever need! Watch our video to learn how to make this meaty, cheesy, crowd-pleasing Simply Lasagna Recipe tonight.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Special Occasion Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb. lean ground beef
1 egg, beaten
1 container (15 oz.) POLLY-O Natural Part Skim Ricotta Cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
2-1/2 cups KRAFT Shredded Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese, divided
1/2 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese, divided
1 jar (24 oz.) CLASSICO Tomato and Basil Pasta Sauce
1 cup water
12 lasagna noodles, uncooked

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Brown meat in large skillet on medium-high heat. Meanwhile, combine egg, ricotta, parsley, 1-1/4 cups mozzarella and 1/4 cup Parmesan.
  • Drain meat; return to skillet. Stir in pasta sauce. Add 1 cup water to empty sauce jar; cover with lid and shake well. Add to meat mixture; stir until blended.
  • Spread 1 cup meat sauce onto bottom of 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; top with layers of 3 lasagna noodles, 1/3 of the ricotta mixture and 1 cup of the remaining meat sauce. Repeat layers twice. Top with remaining noodles, meat sauce and cheeses. Cover with foil sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Bake 1 hour or until heated through, removing foil after 45 min. Let stand 15 min. before cutting to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Sodium 490 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 23 g

8 CHEESE MEAT LASAGNA



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This is a very flavorful and diverse lasagna that took a bit of trial and error searching for what cheese I could use. I've made this for family and friends and all enjoyed very much, I recommend serving this with garlic bread and your favorite wine! NOTE: if not a sausage fan use beef or no meat at all

Provided by Randall H

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h30m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

16 ounces ricotta cheese
3 cups mozzarella cheese (2% or skim)
1/4 cup provolone cheese
1/8 cup muenster cheese
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
1/4 cup romano cheese
1/8 cup feta (finely crumbled)
2 ounces goat cheese
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon white pepper
3 tablespoons dried parsley
5 cups pasta sauce (homemade or your fav brand)
1/2 portabella mushroom (finely diced)
1/2 lb Italian sausage (really depends on how meaty you like it)
1 lb lasagna noodle (boiled)
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese (not part of cheese mixture)

Steps:

  • Line your dish lightly with oil (I like to use an extra virgin olive.
  • Mix together the ricotta, mozzarella, provolone, muenster, parmesan, romano, feta, goat cheese, eggs, pepper, and parsley well in a large mixing bowl (being careful, cheese tends to fly out at you).
  • Stir your sauce ingredients together in mixing bowl.
  • Lay strips of pasta across dish parallel until layer is covered.
  • Paste out the cheese mixture on top of pasta evenly.
  • Repeat 5 with sauce on top of cheese mixture.
  • Lightly sprinkle mozzarella on top of pasta (this helps hold the pasta together.
  • Lay down another layer of pasta and repeat steps 5-8 until you reach the top of your dish.
  • Sprinkle a little mozzarella and parmesan on the last layer of pasta (for looks).
  • Cover with aluminum foil (this prevents the top from drying out--unless you like that).
  • Preheat oven to 315°F and cook for 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 797, Fat 38.6, SaturatedFat 19.6, Cholesterol 152.5, Sodium 1571.9, Carbohydrate 70.2, Fiber 6.3, Sugar 17.2, Protein 40.5

CHEESY MEAT LASAGNA



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My family loves this lasagna and it's such an easy recipe but it does take some prep time. It's versatile too and you can add or change things to your liking!

Provided by heather3404

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

9 lasagna noodles, shells (cooked according to package directions)
1 1/2 lbs ground beef (I use chuck)
salt (season to taste)
pepper
garlic salt
1/2 onion (sauteed, can use other vegs. like mushrooms, peppers, etc)
1 (1 1/3 kg) jar pasta sauce (I use 2lb 13oz jar of Ragu Traditional)
16 ounces cottage cheese (can also use ricotta)
1 egg (slightly beaten with fork)
2 cups cheese (mozzarella or Italian blend works good)
salt (lightly)
pepper
2 cups cheese (mozzarella or Italian blend to top)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F
  • Boil and cook shells as directed
  • Brown ground beef, season, and drain grease (reserve 1 tsp).
  • Saute onions (or other vegetables in same pan using approx 1 tsp reserved grease -- add more if needed or use butter or other oil).
  • combine ground beef, onions, and pasta sauce in same pan. cover and simmer on low while you prepare the rest of the meal. Stir occasionally.
  • Mix cottage cheese, egg, then salt and pepper lightly. Mix well and add 2 cups cheese. Mix again.
  • Spray a 13x9 inch baking pan and begin to layer in order -- shells, cottage cheese mix, meat sauce (repeat 3 times) and finish off by topping 1-2 cups mozzarella or Italian blend cheese onto lasagna.
  • Bake for 20-30 minutes uncovered or until cheese is melted to your preference. I like to sprinkle an Italian blend seasoning or crushed red pepper on our individual servings. We serve this with garlic bread and a salad.
  • Let stand approximately 20 minutes before cutting/serving (to set up or else it is too saucy). I use this time to make the salad and toast the garlic bread. This meal tastes even better the next day!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 663.3, Fat 34.3, SaturatedFat 16.2, Cholesterol 129.6, Sodium 1660.8, Carbohydrate 45, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 15.8, Protein 42

3 MEAT 3 CHEESE LASAGNA



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I have tried different combinations of meat, cheese and sauce, and this is the one my husband and I both love the most. Any other lasagna just doesn't compare. Occasionally I have had to use just ground beef, or just mozzarella, depending on what I had, but they just don't turn out as yummy as this combination.

Provided by thumbelina80

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 lb ground meat (I use the mix of beef, pork, and veal)
2 (680 ml) cans pasta sauce (I use Primo, one can of garlic and herb, one can of romano cheese and basil)
1 (380 g) package of kraft mozza-cheddar grated cheese
grated parmesan cheese, to preference
12 lasagna noodles (I use PC Blue Menu, whole wheat noodles)

Steps:

  • Brown the meat, and drain.
  • Add both cans of sauce to the meat mixture, and heat on low, covered, making sure to stir every few minutes.
  • While the sauce is heating, boil the noodles according to package directions, and preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • When the noodles are ready, drain them and run cold water over them so that they are not too hot to touch.
  • Put a little bit of the meat sauce on the bottom of a 9 x 13 baking dish.
  • Do 2 layers of: 4 noodles, meat sauce, parmesan cheese, mozza-cheddar cheese.
  • Final layer is 4 noodles, meat sauce, and parmesan cheese (mozza-cheddar layer gets added later, so it won't burn).
  • Bake in oven for 20-25 minutes.
  • Take out of the oven and put a final layer of mozza-cheddar cheese on top; bake another 10 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and just starting to brown, don't let it get overdone.
  • Let sit for 10 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 546.5, Fat 21.6, SaturatedFat 10.6, Cholesterol 40.5, Sodium 1704.3, Carbohydrate 64.9, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 20.9, Protein 22.8

MEAT LOVERS CHEATING LASAGNA



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Easy 6 ingredient Triple meat (pepperoni, sausage and hamburger) lasagna made easier by using frozen cheese ravioli instead of the noodles & ricotta mixture. Tastes just like regular lasagna but much better with the meat combination. A must if you are a meat lovers pizza fan. (and fabulous even if your not). A wonderful new spin on lasagna that I just threw together for a birthday dinner.

Provided by -JL-6680

Categories     Pork

Time 55m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (30 ounce) package frozen cheese ravioli
1 (26 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
1 (16 ounce) package pork sausage (in the roll shaped package, not links)
1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1/2 lb sandwich pepperoni (from grocery store deli)
2 medium onions, roughly chopped
2 teaspoons garlic powder
3 cups mozzarella cheese (1-1/2 bags pre-shredded)

Steps:

  • In a large frying pan, cook the sausage and ground beef together with the chopped onions until no longer pink and drain all grease.
  • Cook ravioli according to package directions (only for about 3 minutes or so I think) Drain and rinse in cold water.
  • In a 13x9 baking dish, spread a small amount of sauce (just enough to cover bottom) and layer enough ravioli to cover.
  • Stack the slices of pepperoni and cut them into narrow strips and spread half of it over the ravioli.
  • Now spread all the meat over that and pour the remaining sauce on top of it.
  • Sprinkle with 1-1/2 cups mozzerella cheese, then layer the remaining ravioli and cheese and sprinkle all of the garlic powder on it.
  • Spread the remaining half of pepperoni strips on top of cheese.
  • Cover with foil and bake at 375* for about 20-25 minutes.
  • Remove foil and bake uncovered another 10 minutes or until cheese and pepperoni are golden.
  • Serve with no yeast Beer Bread (recipe# 73440).

CHEESE LASAGNA



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An easy vegetarian lasagna with ricotta, mozzarella and Parmesan.

Provided by MOLSON7

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (16 ounce) package lasagna noodles
4 cups ricotta cheese
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
4 eggs
salt and pepper to taste
1 teaspoon olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 (32 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
2 cups 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 pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and lay lasagna flat on foil to cool.
  • In a medium bowl, combine ricotta, Parmesan, eggs, salt and pepper; mix well.
  • In a medium saucepan, heat oil over medium heat and saute garlic for 2 minutes; stir in spaghetti sauce and Italian seasoning. Heat sauce until warmed through, stirring occasionally, 2 to 5 minutes.
  • Spread 1/2 cup of sauce in the bottom of a 9x13 baking dish. Cover with a layer of noodles. Spread half the ricotta mixture over noodles; top with another noodle layer. Pour 1 1/2 cups of sauce over noodles, and spread the remaining ricotta over the sauce. Top with remaining noodles and sauce and sprinkle mozzarella over all. Cover with greased foil.
  • Bake 45 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly and top is golden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 436.2 calories, Carbohydrate 57.6 g, Cholesterol 119.6 mg, Fat 14.4 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 19.8 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 711.1 mg, Sugar 12.3 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right lasagna noodles. You can use either dry or fresh lasagna noodles for this recipe. If you are using dry noodles, be sure to cook them according to the package directions before assembling the lasagna.
  • Make sure the meat sauce is flavorful. The meat sauce is the heart of this lasagna, so be sure to take the time to make it right. Use a combination of ground beef and sausage, and add plenty of garlic, onion, and Italian seasoning.
  • Use a variety of cheeses. The more cheeses you use, the more flavorful your lasagna will be. Try a combination of mozzarella, ricotta, and Parmesan cheeses.
  • Don't overcook the lasagna. Lasagna is best when it is cooked until it is just heated through. Overcooking it will make it dry and tough.
  • Let the lasagna rest before serving. Once the lasagna is cooked, let it rest for 10-15 minutes before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld and the lasagna to firm up.

Conclusion:

Meat and cheese lasagna is a classic Italian dish that is loved by people of all ages. It is a hearty and flavorful meal that is perfect for a special occasion or a casual weeknight dinner. With a few simple tips, you can make a delicious lasagna that your family and friends will love.

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