Best 5 My Famous Cheesy Heavy Duty Lasagna Recipes

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Craving a hearty and comforting meal that is perfect for any occasion? Look no further! Our "Famous Cheesy Heavy Duty Lasagna" is a culinary masterpiece that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey as we unveil the secrets behind this delectable dish that will make you the star of every dinner party.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

MY FAMOUS CHEESY, HEAVY-DUTY LASAGNA



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This is so flavorful, cheesy and can build arm muscle by just lifting it! I'm famous for this lasagna and it's always a requested meal with company.

Provided by KadesMom

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h30m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 1/2 lbs ground chuck
1/4 lb Italian pork sausage, ground
2 (16 ounce) cans tomato sauce, seasoned
2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste, seasoned
2 tablespoons garlic, minced
2 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 eggs
3 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced
1 (24 ounce) container small curd cottage cheese
1 (8 ounce) container ricotta cheese
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
9 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained
6 slices provolone cheese
16 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded and divided

Steps:

  • In a skillet, brown beef and sausage over medium heat until no longer pink.
  • Drain.
  • Add the next seven ingredients.
  • Simmer, uncovered for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
  • In a bowl, combine eggs, parsley, cottage cheese, ricotta, parmesan.
  • Spread 1 cup of meat sauce in an ungreased 9x13inch baking dish.
  • Layer 3 noodles.
  • Layer 6 slices of provolone over noodles.
  • Layer 2 cups cheese mixture & 1-1/4 cup mozzarella cheese over provolone.
  • Layer 3 noodles.
  • Layer 2 cups meat sauce.
  • Layer remaining cheese mixture & 1 1/4 cup mozzarella.
  • Top with remaining noodles, then meat sauce, then mozzarella. Dish will be full.
  • Cover with foil (leave room in between foil and cheese so it doesn't stick).
  • Bake at 375 degrees for 50 minutes.
  • Uncover and bake 20 minutes longer.
  • Let stand 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 531.5, Fat 28.1, SaturatedFat 14.7, Cholesterol 158.6, Sodium 1619.4, Carbohydrate 28.8, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 8.7, Protein 41.3

EXTRA CHEESY LASAGNA FOR ROY



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I don't eat lasagna myself but I do make it on occasion for my family. When we used to live in this little side by side duplex, I swear that my neigbor Roy could smell it through the walls. I still make it every time I go down to see him and his girlfriend. And yes it does say 2 lbs of mozarella. The man loves his lasagna cheesy.

Provided by ktenille

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h25m

Yield 1 pan

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 lbs shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
2 eggs
lasagna noodle (uncooked)
1 lb ground beef (lean, browned)
chopped fresh parsley
pasta sauce (I use 1 of the large glass Ragu jars)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a bowl, combine 1 lb mozarella, parmesan and eggs.
  • Mix well.
  • On bottom of greased 13x9 baking dish, spread 1 cup pasta sauce.
  • Top with half each of the uncooked lasagna noodles, egg mixture, ground beef, remaining pasta sauce and mozzarella.
  • Repeat layering.
  • Top with parsley.
  • Cover tightly with aluminum foil.
  • Bake 1 hour or until hot and bubbly.
  • Let stand covered 15 minutes before serving.
  • Refrigerate leftovers (if you have them).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 4059.3, Fat 295, SaturatedFat 157.7, Cholesterol 1492.1, Sodium 6892, Carbohydrate 22.7, Sugar 10.6, Protein 317.3

SLOW-COOKER CHEESY WHITE LASAGNA



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Here's my best version of my favorite food-lasagna! The recipe is a winner, so it's worth the extra prep. You'll have plenty of time to plan side dishes while the main dish is cooking. -Suzanne Smith, Bluffton, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 3h30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 pound ground chicken or beef
2 teaspoons canola oil
1-3/4 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 medium onion, chopped
2 medium carrots, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup white wine or chicken broth
1 cup half-and-half cream
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup shredded white cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded Gouda cheese
1 large egg, beaten
1-1/2 cups 2% cottage cheese
1/4 cup minced fresh basil or 4 teaspoons dried basil
9 no-cook lasagna noodles
4 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
Additional minced fresh basil, optional

Steps:

  • Fold two 18-in. square pieces of heavy-duty foil into thirds. Crisscross strips and place on bottom and up sides of a 6-qt. slow cooker. Coat strips with cooking spray., In a 6-qt. stockpot, cook chicken over medium heat until no longer pink, 6-8 minutes, breaking into crumbles; drain. Set chicken aside., In same pot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms, onion and carrots; cook and stir just until tender, 6-8 minutes. Add garlic, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in wine. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by half, 4-5 minutes. Stir in cream, cream cheese, cheddar and Gouda cheeses. Return chicken to pot. In a large bowl, combine egg, cottage cheese and basil., Spread 1 cup meat mixture into slow cooker. Layer with 3 noodles (breaking noodles as necessary to fit), 1 cup meat mixture, 1/2 cup cottage cheese mixture and 1 cup mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers twice. Top with remaining meat mixture and cheese. Cook, covered, on low until noodles are tender, 3-4 hours. Remove slow cooker insert and let stand 30 minutes. If desired, sprinkle with additional basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 603 calories, Fat 35g fat (19g saturated fat), Cholesterol 165mg cholesterol, Sodium 1086mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 40g protein.

EASY CHEESY SKILLET LASAGNA



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Lasagna with sausage, mushrooms, and lots of cheese is fast and easy on the stove top--and there's no compromise on flavor.

Provided by RAGÚ®

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Ragu®

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
1 pound hot Italian sausage
1 medium red bell pepper, diced
2 cups sliced mushrooms
1 (24 ounce) jar RAGÚ® Old World Style® Traditional Sauce
1 (9 ounce) package no-boil lasagna sheets, broken into large pieces
1 cup water
½ teaspoon crushed dried rosemary
8 ounces ricotta cheese
8 ounces part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded and divided
2 tablespoons minced fresh Italian parsley

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium high heat and add olive oil. Swirl to coat. Add the onion and saute until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the sausage, red pepper, and mushrooms; saute until meat is cooked through, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the Ragu® Old World Style® Traditional sauce, broken lasagna noodles, water, and rosemary. Cover and turn heat down to medium-low.
  • Cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is al dente. Remove the lid and add the ricotta, 2/3 of the cheese, and parsley; stir to combine. Top with remaining mozzarella and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 606.8 calories, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 95.3 mg, Fat 38.5 g, Fiber 9 g, Protein 30.6 g, SaturatedFat 14.9 g, Sodium 1280.1 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

BETTER-THAN-EVER CHEESY MEAT LASAGNA



Better-than-Ever Cheesy Meat Lasagna image

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

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: The fresher the ingredients, the better your lasagna will taste. This is especially true for the cheese and sauce.
  • Don't overcook the noodles: Lasagna noodles should be cooked al dente, or slightly firm to the bite. Overcooked noodles will become mushy and ruin the texture of your lasagna.
  • Use a variety of cheeses: A combination of different cheeses will give your lasagna a more complex and flavorful taste. Some good options include mozzarella, ricotta, Parmesan, and Asiago.
  • Don't skimp on the sauce: Sauce is one of the most important components of lasagna. Make sure to use a flavorful sauce that you enjoy. You can use a store-bought sauce or make your own.
  • Layer the lasagna properly: The order of the layers is important in lasagna. Start with a layer of sauce, then noodles, then cheese, then meat, then sauce, and so on. Repeat the layers until you reach the top of the pan.
  • Bake the lasagna until it is bubbly and golden brown: Lasagna should be baked until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the top is golden brown. This usually takes about 30-40 minutes.
  • Let the lasagna rest before serving: Lasagna needs to rest for at least 15 minutes before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld and the lasagna to set.

Conclusion:

Lasagna is a classic Italian dish that is loved by people all over the world. It is a versatile dish that can be made with a variety of ingredients. With a little planning and effort, you can make a delicious lasagna that will impress your family and friends.

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