Best 11 Meatball Lasagna Recipes

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Are you craving a hearty, comforting dish that combines the classic flavors of lasagna with the savory goodness of meatballs? Look no further! In this article, we will guide you through the steps of creating the ultimate meatball lasagna, a culinary masterpiece that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you satisfied. From selecting the perfect ingredients to assembling the layers of pasta, sauce, and cheese, we will provide you with expert tips and tricks to ensure your meatball lasagna turns out perfect every time. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a culinary journey that will elevate your lasagna game to new heights!

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

MEATBALL LASAGNA



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Addella Thomas of Mt. Sterling, Illinois crumbles leftover meatballs into the homemade spaghetti sauce she uses in this cheesy lasagna. "My family wants me to make this dish all the time. It goes over well at reunions, too," she adds.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h20m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 cup water
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1 medium onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon dried basil
4 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
2 teaspoons sugar
Garlic salt to taste
8 uncooked lasagna noodles
2 packages (12 ounces each) frozen fully cooked Italian meatballs, thawed
1 large egg
1 cup ricotta cheese
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the first 10 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Meanwhile, cook lasagna noodles according to package directions; drain. , Crumble meatballs into the sauce. In a small bowl, combine egg and ricotta cheese. Spoon 1 cup of the meat sauce into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Layer with half of the noodles, ricotta mixture, meat sauce, mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Repeat layers., Cover and bake at 350° for 45 minutes. Uncover; bake 5-10 minutes longer or until golden brown. Let stand for 15 minutes before cutting.

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PATSY'S MEATBALL LASAGNA



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Fresh lasagna sheets are worth it for this specialty lasagna, which includes enrobing the layers of meatballs and sausage in a parcel of pasta sheets before the final step of baking.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Beef Recipes     Ground Beef Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 1/4 pounds (4 inches by 8 inches) fresh lasagna sheets
Coarse salt
10 cups homemade or store-bought pasta sauce
1/2 recipe Meatballs for Patsy's Meatball Lasagna
1 1/3 cups freshly grated pecorino Romano cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves, plus more for garnish
2 pounds (about 8 links) sweet Italian sausage, broiled and thinly sliced
2 pounds fresh mozzarella, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 2 1/4 cups)
2 cups fresh ricotta cheese
1 large egg

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil; season with salt. Add lasagna sheets, and cook until pliable and al dente, 1 to 2 minutes. Drain, and rinse under cold water.
  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Pour 1 cup sauce into a shallow baking dish; set aside. Cut two sheets in half lengthwise to make four 2-by-8-inch sheets; set aside.
  • Spread 1 cup sauce on the bottom of a 13-by-9-inch baking dish. Dip half of a reserved cut sheet crosswise in the reserved sauce, and drape over a corner of the baking pan, leaving the sauce-covered end in the pan with the other half hanging over the edge. Repeat with remaining 3 cut sheets and corners. Line edges of pan in the same manner using full-size sheets dipped lengthwise. Finish lining the bottom of the pan with 2 full sheets.
  • In a medium bowl, toss to combine meatballs with 1/3 cup pecorino Romano, and 1/4 cup basil; spread evenly in bottom of dish. Pour over 1 cup sauce, and cover with 2 lasagna sheets.
  • In the same bowl, toss sausages with 1/3 cup pecorino Romano; spread evenly in baking dish. Pour over 1 cup sauce, and cover with 2 lasagna sheets.
  • In a medium bowl, combine mozzarella with 1/3 cup pecorino Romano; spread evenly in baking dish. Pour over 1 cup sauce, and cover with 2 lasagna sheets.
  • In a medium bowl, combine remaining 1/3 cup pecorino Romano with ricotta and egg; spread evenly in baking dish. Top with 1 cup sauce.
  • Center pasta sheets on ricotta within 1/2-inch of the edge of dish. Brush draped lasagna with sauce, and fold over to seal and enclose.
  • Cover lasagna with a clean, damp kitchen towel. Double-wrap baking dish in aluminum foil. Place an ovenproof plate, upside down, in a large roasting pan; fill pan with 2 inches of hot water. Place lasagna on top of plate. Bake until lasagna reaches an internal temperature of 160 degrees to 170 degrees on an instant-read thermometer, 1 1/2 hours to 1 hour 40 minutes. Remove from oven; let stand 15 minutes before serving. Garnish with remaining basil, and serve with remaining sauce, if desired.

DUMP-AND-GO MEATBALL LASAGNA



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Need an easy dinner that takes no more effort than popping a few ingredients in a pan? This hearty take on lasagna is made with 5 ingredients and absolutely no fuss-just add it all to your 13x9, and pop it in the oven. A quick stir just before it's done, plus a touch of extra cheese, helps ensure a perfectly baked dish.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 oz uncooked campanelle pasta (2 3/4 cups)
24 frozen cooked Italian-style meatballs (from 22-oz bag)
1 jar (25.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic tomato basil pasta sauce
1 1/2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (6 oz)
Chopped fresh basil leaves, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 13x9-inch glass baking dish with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, mix pasta, frozen meatballs, pasta sauce, water and Italian seasoning. Pour mixture into dish. Cover tightly with foil. Bake 40 minutes. Remove dish from oven; stir mixture thoroughly. Sprinkle with cheese.
  • Bake uncovered 5 to 8 minutes longer or until pasta is tender and cheese is melted. Garnish with basil leaves before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 500, Carbohydrate 47 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 5 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 840 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 1/2 g

MEATLESS MEATBALL LASAGNA



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A tasty 4-cheese lasagna made with meatless meatballs. You cannot tell the difference from real meat! You serve a great portion of protein. Don't tell and they won't know! Makes two 9x13-inch pans, it's easy! Can be frozen.

Provided by Acc Chef

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Lasagna Recipes     Vegetarian Lasagna Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 19

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium white onion, chopped
¾ cup Peppers, sweet, green, frozen, chopped, unprepared
2 large cloves garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 (16 ounce) package vegetarian meatballs (meatless)
2 (28 ounce) jars spaghetti sauce
2 teaspoons white sugar
2 teaspoons vinegar
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 (15 ounce) containers part-skim ricotta cheese
½ cup plain yogurt
½ cup crumbled feta cheese
2 (8 ounce) packages whole wheat lasagna noodles, dry
2 (16 ounce) packages fresh mozzarella cheese, torn into pieces
1 ¼ cups shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, bell peppers, garlic, basil, oregano, rosemary, and parsley; cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Add thawed meatballs and break up with a spoon; cook until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Add spaghetti sauce, sugar, vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce; cook until hot, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Mix ricotta, yogurt, and feta together in a large bowl.
  • Ladle 3/4 cup spaghetti sauce mixture into the bottom of two 9x13-inch baking pans. Place 3 dry lasagna noodles over top, then spoon ricotta mixture over noodles, and top with mozzarella cheese and more sauce. Repeat layers once more: noodles, ricotta mixture, mozzarella, and sauce. Top with remaining mozzarella and sprinkle Parmesan over top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is golden brown and sauce is bubbling, about 40 minutes. Watch so cheese does not burn and cover if needed. Remove from the oven and let cool for 15 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 366 calories, Carbohydrate 29.2 g, Cholesterol 48.2 mg, Fat 18.3 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 21.1 g, SaturatedFat 9.4 g, Sodium 586.4 mg, Sugar 8 g

MEATBALL LASAGNA BOMBS RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: olive oil, yellow onion, garlic, crushed tomato, salt, pepper, fresh basil, bread crumbs, milk, egg, grated parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, ground beef, onion, lasagna noodles, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, fresh parsley

Provided by Palmolive

Categories     Dinner

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 tablespoon olive oil
yellow onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
28 oz crushed tomato, 2 cans
1 ½ tablespoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
2 sprigs fresh basil
½ cup bread crumbs
½ cup milk
1 egg
½ cup grated parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon pepper
1 lb ground beef
½ cup onion, minced
24 lasagna noodles, cooked 2 minutes less than package instructions
16 oz ricotta cheese
12 sheets mozzarella cheese, sliced in half
fresh parsley, for garnish

Steps:

  • Marinara sauce: In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil. Add onion and garlic and saute for 5 minutes, until translucent.
  • Stir in tomatoes, salt, pepper, and basil. Simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove basil sprigs and set sauce aside.
  • In a small bowl, stir together breadcrumbs and milk and set aside. In a large bowl, whisk together egg, parmesan, salt and pepper.
  • Stir in ground beef, onions, and wet breadcrumbs. Combine well, but do not over-mix.
  • With oiled hands, roll the meat into golf-sized balls.
  • Heat a skillet with a drizzle of olive oil. Brown meatballs on all sides, then remove from pan.
  • Preheat oven to 350ºF (180º C).
  • Lay out a lasagna noodle horizontally on a cutting board. Spread a tablespoon of ricotta onto the noodle. Lay a mozzarella slice on one end of the noodle and place a meatball on top of the cheese.
  • Roll up the noodle with the meatball and cheese inside. Place meatball bomb into the baking dish, with the meatball showing. Repeat with the rest of the meatballs and noodles.
  • Ladle approximately ⅔rds of the marinara sauce into a 9x13-inch (23x33-cm) baking dish. Place the meatball rolls on top of the marinara sauce.
  • Bake dish for 25 minutes, until top is lightly browned and meatballs are cooked through completely.
  • Remove from oven, garnish with parsley and serve with reserved marinara on the side.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 500 calories, Carbohydrate 32 grams, Fat 22 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 32 grams, Sugar 7 grams

SAUSAGE MEATBALL LASAGNA



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 3h30m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 1/2 pounds sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 ounces sliced soppressata, chopped
1 white onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
2 large cloves garlic, chopped
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1/2 cup dry red wine
3 cups tomato puree (from a 28-ounce can)
1 15-ounce container whole-milk ricotta cheese
3 large eggs
1 cup grated parmesan cheese (about 4 ounces)
18 no-boil lasagna noodles (from two 9-ounce packages)
Unsalted butter, for the baking dish
4 cups grated part-skim mozzarella cheese (about 1 pound)
1/2 cup grated pecorino romano cheese (about 2 ounces)

Steps:

  • Make the meatballs: Mix the sausage and parsley in a bowl with your hands until combined. Dampen your hands and form the meat into 3/4-inch balls (you should have about 40). Heat the olive oil in a large pot over high heat. Working in batches, add the meatballs and cook, turning, until browned, about 7 minutes. Transfer to a plate using a slotted spoon.
  • Reduce the heat to medium high and add the soppressata, onion, celery, carrots and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are slightly softened, about 6 minutes. Add the tomato paste and basil and cook, stirring, 3 minutes. Stir in the wine, tomato puree and 3 cups water. Reduce the heat to medium low and return the meatballs to the pot. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens, 1 hour, 20 minutes.
  • Prepare the lasagna: Whisk the ricotta, eggs and parmesan in a medium bowl. Fill a large bowl with hot water. Working in batches, soak the noodles until just pliable, about 5 minutes. Lay out on a clean kitchen towel and pat dry.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Butter the bottom and sides of a deep 10-by-13-inch baking dish. Lay 6 noodles in the bottom of the dish so they go partway up the sides and overlap slightly. Spread half of the ricotta mixture over the noodles, then top with half of the meatballs and 1 1/2 cups sauce. Sprinkle with half each of the mozzarella and pecorino. Repeat the layers (noodles, ricotta mixture, meatballs, sauce, mozzarella and pecorino). Top with the remaining 6 noodles and cover with the remaining sauce.
  • Tightly cover the dish with foil and bake until bubbly, about 30 minutes. Uncover and bake until browned, about 15 more minutes. Let stand 20 minutes before serving.

MY MEATBALL LASAGNA



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With homemade Italian meatballs and a thick cheese layer and sauce, your mouth will be asking for more. For those who don't favor lasagna, this will definitely change your mind. Trust me.

Provided by Vera!

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h55m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 21

4 slices day-old bread
1 cup warm water
¼ cup butter
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
4 eggs
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
2 pounds ground beef
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 (12 ounce) package lasagna noodles
1 (24 ounce) jar prepared spaghetti sauce (such as Prego®)
1 (12 ounce) can tomato paste
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed Cheddar cheese soup
1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
1 (12 ounce) container cottage cheese
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, or as needed

Steps:

  • Soak bread slices in warm water in a bowl for 5 minutes; squeeze bread dry and transfer to a large bowl.
  • Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion and garlic in hot butter until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add onion and garlic to bread. Stir 1 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, eggs, Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning into bread and onions until thoroughly combined. Crumble ground beef into mixture; mix until thoroughly combined. Season with salt and black pepper.
  • Form ground beef mixture into 1-inch meatballs. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Pan-fry meatballs until browned, working in batches if necessary, about 10 minutes, turning often. Set meatballs aside.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook lasagna in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Combine prepared spaghetti sauce, tomato paste, and Cheddar cheese soup in a bowl. Combine ricotta cheese, cottage cheese, 2 cups mozzarella cheese, and parsley in a separate bowl.
  • Spread 1 cup of sauce mixture into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Layer 1/3 the lasagna noodles over the sauce, overlapping if necessary. Arrange meat balls over noodles. Place 1/3 the lasagna noodles over meat balls, and spread with cheese mixture in an even layer. Top cheese layer with remaining 1/3 the lasagna noodles and spread remaining sauce over top layer of noodles. Sprinkle top with 1 cup mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake lasagna in the preheated oven until casserole is bubbling and the topping is melted, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 631.4 calories, Carbohydrate 46.3 g, Cholesterol 164.1 mg, Fat 31.6 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 40.6 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, Sodium 1234.8 mg, Sugar 11.7 g

QUICK MEATBALL LASAGNA



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Make and share this Quick Meatball Lasagna recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Miss Annie

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h40m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 (16 ounce) packages cooked italian-style meatballs, thawed (approximately 60 meatballs)
2 (26 ounce) jars smooth-style marinara sauce or 2 (26 ounce) jars your favorite pasta sauce
9 lasagna noodles, no cook (or traditional, cooked)
1 large egg
1 (15 ounce) container light ricotta cheese (fat free ok)
2 cups part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated or shredded

Steps:

  • Slice thawed meatballs in half.
  • Set aside.
  • Spray 13 x 9 baking dish with oil spray.
  • Spread 1 cup sauce evenly in bottom of dish.
  • Place 3 uncooked noodles over sauce.
  • Set aside.
  • Place egg in 1-quart bowl and beat with whisk.
  • Add ricotta cheese to egg and stir well to blend.
  • Dollop half of ricotta mixture evenly over noodles.
  • Top ricotta with half of the meatballs.
  • Pour 1 1/2 cups sauce over meatballs and place 3 more uncooked noodles over them.
  • Pour 1 1/2 cups of sauce over meatballs.
  • Place 3 more noodles over meatballs and pour remaining sauce (about 2 cups) evenly on top, spreading evenly.
  • Make sure all noodles are well coated with sauce.
  • Spray a sheet of aluminum foil with oil spray, and cover lasagna tightly, oil side down.
  • Bake 1 hour at 350ºF.
  • Remove dish from oven, uncover.
  • Spoon some sauce from edges over exposed top noodles.
  • Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses evenly over top.
  • Turn oven OFF and place dish, uncovered, in oven for 15 minutes more.
  • Serve at once or remove lasana from oven and let rest (up to 15 minutes) until ready to serve.

PATSY'S MEATBALL LASAGNA



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From the Chef at Patsy's on 56th Street, New York City. Patsy's Savory Meatballs #rz.137551 can be made ahead for use in this recipe.

Provided by Cucina Casalingo

Categories     European

Time 2h

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 1/4 lbs fresh lasagna sheets (4 by 8 inch )
coarse salt
10 cups pasta sauce (homemade or store-bought)
3 cups meatballs (1/2 recipe meatballs for Patsy)
1 1/3 cups freshly grated pecorino romano cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaf, plus more for garnish
2 lbs sweet Italian sausage, broiled and thinly sliced
2 lbs fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 2 1/4 cups)
2 cups fresh ricotta cheese
1 large egg

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil; season with salt. Add lasagna sheets and cook until pliable and al dente, 1 to 2 minutes. Drain, and rinse under cold water.
  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
  • Pour 1 cup sauce into a shallow baking dish; set aside.
  • Cut two sheets in half lengthwise to make four 2-by-8-inch sheets; set aside.
  • Spread 1 cup sauce on the bottom of a 13-by-9-inch baking dish.
  • Dip half of a reserved cut sheet crosswise in the reserved sauce, and drape over a corner of the baking pan, leaving the sauce-covered end in the pan with the other half hanging over the edge.
  • Repeat with remaining 3 cut sheets and corners.
  • Line edges of pan in the same manner using full-size sheets dipped lengthwise.
  • Finish lining the bottom of the pan with 2 full sheets.
  • In a medium bowl, toss to combine meatballs with 1/3 cup pecorino Romano, and 1/4 cup basil; spread evenly in bottom of dish.
  • Pour over 1 cup sauce, and cover with 2 lasagna sheets.
  • In the same bowl, toss sausages with 1/3 cup pecorino Romano; spread evenly in baking dish.
  • Pour over 1 cup sauce, and cover with 2 lasagna sheets.
  • In a medium bowl, combine mozzarella with 1/3 cup pecorino Romano; spread evenly in baking dish.
  • Pour over 1 cup sauce, and cover with 2 lasagna sheets.
  • In a medium bowl, combine remaining 1/3 cup pecorino Romano with ricotta and egg; spread evenly in baking dish.
  • Top with 1 cup sauce.
  • Center pasta sheets on ricotta within 1/2-inch of the edge of dish. Brush draped lasagna with sauce, and fold over to seal and enclose.
  • Cover lasagna with a clean, damp kitchen towel.
  • Double-wrap baking dish in aluminum foil.
  • Place an ovenproof plate, upside down, in a large roasting pan; fill pan with 2 inches of hot water.
  • Place lasagna on top of plate. Bake until lasagna reaches an internal temperature of 160 degrees to 170 degrees on an instant-read thermometer, 1 1/2 hours to 1 hour 40 minutes.
  • Remove from oven; let stand 15 minutes before serving.
  • Garnish with remaining basil, and serve with remaining sauce, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1066.3, Fat 42.3, SaturatedFat 20.2, Cholesterol 145.2, Sodium 2342.4, Carbohydrate 110.3, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 25.1, Protein 59.2

BAKED MEATBALL LASAGNA



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This one is ALL Arlines, my wifey. Tried and true, this one always satisfies. She's been making this long before I came around (McCalls 1973) and WE been around the block a few times. Hope you enjoy this as much as our family and friends have over the years.

Provided by Chef Jeff S

Categories     Veal

Time 1h25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 25

1/2 lb ground beef
1/4 lb ground veal
2 tablespoons onions, chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon dried oregano
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 dash pepper
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
1 egg
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
28 ounces whole tomatoes, undrained
12 ounces tomato paste
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 lb lasagna noodle
1 lb mozzarella cheese, diced
1 lb ricotta cheese
1 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Meatballs:.
  • In med bowl, combine the first ten ingredients; toss lightly to mix well. With teaspoon, shape mixture into 30 balls, each 3/4 inch in diameter.
  • Sauce:.
  • In hot oil in large, heavy skillet, brown meatballs; remove. Add the rest of the onions and garlic; saute 5 minutes.
  • Add rest of sauce ingredients, with 1/2 c water and meatballs; stir to mix. Bring to boiling; reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 1/2 hour, stirring occasionally.
  • Heat oven to 350°F Grease a 13x9x2 inch baking dish. Cook lasagna as label directs. Drain; rinse in water.
  • In a baking dish, layer half the ingredients: Lasagna, mozzarella, ricotta, tomato sauce with meatballs, parmesan cheese. Repeat. Bake 30-35 minutes. Makes 6 servings.

HOMEMADE MEATBALL LASAGNA



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Addella Thomas of Mt. Sterling, Illinois crumbles leftover meatballs into the homemade spaghetti sauce she uses in this cheesy lasagna. "My family wants me to make this dish all the time. It goes over well at reunions, too."-Addella Thomas, Mt. Sterling, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h20m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 cup water
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1 medium onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon dried basil
4 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
2 teaspoons sugar
Garlic salt to taste
8 uncooked lasagna noodles
24 frozen fully cooked meatballs, thawed
1 large egg
1 cup ricotta cheese
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the first 10 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Meanwhile, cook lasagna noodles according to package directions; drain. , Crumble meatballs into the sauce. In a small bowl, combine egg and ricotta cheese. Spoon 1 cup of the meat sauce into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Layer with half of the noodles, ricotta mixture, meat sauce, mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Repeat layers., Cover and bake at 350° for 45 minutes. Uncover; bake 5-10 minutes longer or until golden brown. Let stand for 15 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality ingredients: Use fresh, flavorful ingredients to ensure the best possible lasagna. Look for lean ground beef, high-quality ricotta cheese, and fresh herbs.
  • Don't overmix the meatball mixture: Overmixing can make the meatballs tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Brown the meatballs before adding them to the lasagna: This will help to develop their flavor and prevent them from becoming dry.
  • Use a good quality tomato sauce: The tomato sauce is one of the most important components of lasagna. Choose a sauce that is flavorful and has a good balance of acidity and sweetness.
  • Don't skimp on the cheese: Cheese is what makes lasagna so rich and decadent. Use a combination of mozzarella, Parmesan, and ricotta cheeses for the best results.
  • Bake the lasagna until it is bubbly and golden brown: This will ensure that the lasagna is cooked through and the cheese is melted and gooey.

Conclusion:

Meatball lasagna is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. With a few simple tips, you can make a lasagna that is sure to impress your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a comforting and satisfying meal, give meatball lasagna a try.

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