Best 6 My Favorite Easy Lasagna Recipes

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Lasagna, a classic Italian dish, is a hearty and comforting meal that is perfect for a family dinner or special occasion. With its layers of pasta, cheese, and sauce, lasagna is a dish that is sure to please everyone. There are many different ways to make lasagna, but they all share the same basic ingredients and cooking method. In this article, we will provide you with a recipe for a classic lasagna that is easy to make and sure to be a hit.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

BEST LASAGNA



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Want to know how to make lasagna for a casual holiday meal? You can't go wrong with this deliciously rich meat lasagna recipe. My grown sons and daughter-in-law request it for their birthdays, too. -Pam Thompson, Girard, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h50m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

9 lasagna noodles
1-1/4 pounds bulk Italian sausage
3/4 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (one 28 ounces, one 15 ounces) crushed tomatoes
2 cans (6 ounces each) tomato paste
2/3 cup water
2 to 3 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons plus 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley, divided
2 teaspoons dried basil
3/4 teaspoon fennel seed
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 carton (15 ounces) ricotta cheese
4 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook noodles according to package directions; drain. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, cook sausage, beef and onion over medium heat 8-10 minutes or until meat is no longer pink, breaking up meat into crumbles. Add garlic; cook 1 minute. Drain., Stir in tomatoes, tomato paste, water, sugar, 3 tablespoons parsley, basil, fennel, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 30 minutes, stirring occasionally., In a small bowl, mix egg, ricotta cheese and remaining parsley and salt., Preheat oven to 375°. Spread 2 cups meat sauce into an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Layer with 3 noodles and a third of the ricotta mixture. Sprinkle with 1 cup mozzarella cheese and 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese. Repeat layers twice. Top with remaining meat sauce and cheeses (dish will be full)., Bake, covered, 25 minutes. Bake, uncovered, 25 minutes longer or until bubbly. Let stand 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 519 calories, Fat 27g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 109mg cholesterol, Sodium 1013mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 35g protein.

MY FAVORITE EASY LASAGNA RECIPE



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This is a very simple but delicious recipe, I have been asked for this recipe everytime I serve it to guests.

Provided by tazdevilfan

Categories     European

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 13x9 pan of Lasagna

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 lasagna noodles
1 lb ground beef, lean
16 ounces small curd cottage cheese or 16 ounces ricotta cheese, i prefer cottage cheese
1 lb mozzarella cheese, slices
1 (32 ounce) jar ragu spaghetti sauce
parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Boil Lasagna Noodles as described on package.
  • Brown Ground Beef and drain.
  • Pour Spaghetti Sauce in pan with ground beef and mix.
  • Lay 3 Lasagna Noodles side by side in a 13x9 glass baking dish.
  • Pour 1/2 Meat mixture over noodles.
  • Lay slices of the Mozzarella on top of the meat mixture.
  • Spread about 3/4 of the Cottage cheese over the Mozzarella cheese.
  • Lay the remaining 3 Lasagna Noodles side by side on top of the Cottage Cheese.
  • Spread remaining Meat Mixture over noodles.
  • Sprinkle with Parmesean cheese.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes.
  • Let Lasagna"set" for about 15 minutes before serving, this is a great dish reheated, you can also prepare this the night before and refrigerate for the next day.
  • Enjoy!

MY FAVORITE LASAGNA



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This is one of my Mom's recipes. I'm very picky about lasagna. I like this one the best because it has cottage cheese in it and isn't as dry as many others. Feel free to add more cheese and/or sauce. I usually just eye-ball it. Also, I love to use the sauce from Recipe #22782. If you make the full amount of the sauce from that recipe, this recipe will use about half. You will not need the ground beef/sausage if your sauce already has meat added.

Provided by Pismo

Categories     European

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

26 ounces spaghetti sauce (I use 4 cups of sauce with meat in it)
1 lb ground beef or 1 lb Italian sausage, browned
1/2 lb cottage cheese
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
1 egg, beaten
1/2 lb lasagna noodle, cooked and drained
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1 lb mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced (shredded will also work)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Combine spaghetti sauce and browned ground beef.
  • In separate bowl combine cottage cheese, 2 Tablespoons Parmesan cheese, and beaten egg.
  • Spread about 1 cup sauce in bottom of a 13x9x2 inch baking dish.
  • Over this layer 1/3 of the cooked noodles, 1/2 of the cottage cheese mixture, and 1/3 of the mozzarella cheese.
  • Cover with 1 cup sauce and 1/4 cup parmesan cheese.
  • Repeat.
  • Top with remaining noodles, sauce, and mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until bubbly.
  • Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 510.6, Fat 26.9, SaturatedFat 13.2, Cholesterol 119.1, Sodium 827.1, Carbohydrate 30.7, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 6.6, Protein 34.6

EASY LASAGNA III



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Quick, easy lasagna that tastes great!

Provided by LIZ PEAK

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 9

10 ounces lasagna noodles
1 ½ pounds lean ground beef
3 cups cottage cheese
2 eggs
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons dried parsley
salt and pepper to taste
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
2 (6.5 ounce) cans tomato sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add lasagna noodles and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • In a skillet, brown ground beef. Using a fork, mix cottage cheese, eggs, garlic powder, parsley, salt and pepper. In a separate bowl combine tomato paste and tomato sauce.
  • In a 9x13 inch baking pan, layer noodles, ground beef, tomato sauce mixture and cottage cheese mixture. Two layers of each will fit. Cover with tin foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove tin foil the last 8 minutes of baking time.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 490.7 calories, Carbohydrate 39.7 g, Cholesterol 126.4 mg, Fat 20.3 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 38 g, SaturatedFat 8.7 g, Sodium 936.6 mg, Sugar 6.9 g

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

BEST EVER EASY LASAGNA



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Make and share this Best Ever Easy Lasagna recipe from Food.com.

Provided by bulgarican

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h20m

Yield 9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

15 ounces ricotta cheese
1 1/4 cups parmesan cheese
1/2 cup of chopped fresh basil
1 egg, slighty beaten
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
9 -12 fresh lasagna noodles (whole foods or trader joe's) or 9 -12 no-boil lasagna noodles
2 -4 cups mozzarella cheese (depending on how much you like)
1 (32 ounce) jar your favorite marinara sauce (2jars if using no boil noodles, I prefer Rao's or Emeril's eggplant based sauce)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375.
  • Mix, ricotta, 1 cup parmesan, egg, salt, pepper, and basil until well blended and creamy.
  • Layer sauce on bottom of lasagna pan, 3 noodles, thin layer of ricotta mix (approx. 3 tablespoons per noodle), mozzarella, and sauce.
  • Repeat layers till last 3 noodles.
  • Top last noodles with remaining sauce, mozzarella, and parmesan.
  • For fresh noodles, cook 25 minutes, remove foil and cook 15 more, cool for 10.
  • For no boil noodles, cook for about 1 hour, remove foil, cook till browned (5-10 minutes) cool for 10.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 396.1, Fat 19.5, SaturatedFat 10.4, Cholesterol 80.5, Sodium 1082.5, Carbohydrate 32.4, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 10.8, Protein 22.3

Tips:

  • Use no-boil lasagna noodles: This will save you time and effort, and the noodles will cook evenly in the sauce.
  • Make your own sauce: It's easy to do and tastes much better than store-bought sauce.
  • Use a variety of cheeses: This will give your lasagna a more complex flavor.
  • Don't overcook the lasagna: The noodles should be al dente, not mushy.
  • Let the lasagna rest before serving: This will allow the flavors to meld together 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. So next time you're looking for a hearty and satisfying meal, give lasagna a try. You won't be disappointed!

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