If you're craving a hearty, delicious dish that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you feeling satisfied, look no further than the classic "Meatball Lasagna". Featuring layers of succulent meatballs, flavorful sauce, and velvety béchamel, this Italian masterpiece is a feast for the senses that's perfect for special occasions or a comforting weeknight dinner. With this comprehensive guide, we'll take you on a culinary journey, exploring the secrets of crafting the perfect "Meatball Lasagna" that will impress your friends and family.
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MEATBALL LASAGNA
This delicious, saucy lasagna is packed with tasty meatballs that you can make ahead!
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 9h40m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In large bowl, mix pasta sauce and tomatoes. Reserve 1/2 cup tomato mixture. Stir meatballs and stir-fry vegetables into remaining tomato mixture.
- In medium bowl, mix ricotta cheese, egg and basil.
- Spoon reserved 1/2 cup tomato mixture over bottom of baking dish. Top with 4 noodles. Top with about half of the ricotta mixture and half of the meatball mixture. Layer with remaining 4 noodles, remaining ricotta mixture, 1 cup mozzarella cheese and remaining meatball mixture. Sprinkle with remaining 2 cups mozzarella cheese and the Parmesan cheese. Spray sheet of foil with cooking spray; cover baking dish with foil. Refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.
- Heat oven to 350°F. Bake covered lasagna 45 minutes. Uncover; bake 15 to 20 minutes longer or until bubbly, edges are golden brown and cheese is melted. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 540, Carbohydrate 48 g, Cholesterol 115 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 3 g, Protein 32 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1260 mg, Sugar 13 g, TransFat 1/2 g
MEATBALL LASAGNA
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
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.
Nutrition Facts :
THREE-CHEESE MEATBALL LASAGNE
Take lasagne to the next level by swapping the meat sauce for sausage meatballs. The fennel seeds and chilli add another layer of flavour and a little spice
Provided by Cassie Best
Categories Dinner, Main course, Pasta, Supper
Time 1h55m
Yield Serves 6-8
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Squeeze the meat from the sausages and roll into meatballs - you'll get about four balls from each sausage. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a wide, deep frying pan or casserole dish. Cook the meatballs in batches, making sure you don't overcrowd the pan, until they're all golden brown. Put them aside on a plate when they're ready.
- Heat the rest of the oil in the pan and add the onion. Cook for 8-10 mins until soft, then stir in the garlic, fennel, oregano and chilli, if using. Stir around for a min or 2, then add the sugar, passata and tomatoes. Swish a little water around the containers to wash out all the tomatoes and add to the pan. Season well and simmer, uncovered, for 30-40 mins over a gentle heat until the sauce thickens and the chopped tomatoes break down.
- Heat the butter in a saucepan, add the bay leaves and let them sizzle in the butter for 1 min, then add the flour. Whisk to make a smooth paste, then add the milk, a little at a time, stirring continuously until it's all incorporated and you have a thick white sauce. Add the nutmeg and some seasoning. Leave over a low heat for 5 mins to allow the bay to infuse, whisking every now and then.
- Keep about 10 meatballs aside and add the rest to the tomato sauce. Spoon half the tomato sauce and meatballs into a baking dish (ours was 25cm x 35cm). Top with half the spinach, the basil and a little parmesan. Pour over about a third of the white sauce, and top with a layer of lasagne sheets, breaking them up to fit the dish if you need to.
- Repeat the layers once more; meatballs and sauce, spinach, basil, parmesan, white sauce, pasta. Pour the remaining white sauce over the lasagne, spreading it to the corners to cover the pasta. Dot with the meatballs you set aside earlier and the mozzarella, then scatter over a generous helping of parmesan and cheddar. Heat oven to 190C/170C fan/gas 5. Or if not eating straight away, chill for up to 24 hrs or freeze for two months (defrost in the fridge overnight before cooking).
- Bake the lasagne for 40-50 mins until bubbling and golden with lots of crusty cheesy bits around the edges. Leave to sit for 5-10 mins before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 771 calories, Fat 47 grams fat, SaturatedFat 22 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 55 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 17 grams sugar, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 29 grams protein, Sodium 1.7 milligram of sodium
DUMP-AND-GO MEATBALL LASAGNA
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
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
QUICK MEATBALL LASAGNA
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
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.
MEATBALL LASAGNA BOMBS RECIPE BY TASTY
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
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
MEATBALL LASAGNA
A twist on regular lasagna - this one has egg roll wrappers instead of noodles. Taken from Southern Living June 2003.
Provided by josephinewillis
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h25m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Stir together first 6 ingredients until blended.
- Stir in 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese and 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese.
- Set aside.
- Spread 1 cup pasta sauce in bottom of a lightly greased 13x9 baking dish.
- Cut egg roll wrappers in half; arrange 10 halves over pasta sauce (wrappers will overlap).
- Top with meatballs.
- Spoon 3 cups pasta sauce over meatballs.
- Sprinkle with 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese.
- Arrange 10 wrappers evenly over mozzarella.
- Spread ricotta cheese mixture over wrappers.
- Top with remaining wrappers and pasta sauce.
- Bake at 350F for 1 hour.
- Top with remaining 3/4 cup mozzarella and 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese.
- Bake 10 more minutes.
- Let stand 15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 636.3, Fat 32.2, SaturatedFat 17.3, Cholesterol 122.4, Sodium 1688.1, Carbohydrate 57.3, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 17, Protein 28.6
PATSY'S MEATBALL LASAGNA
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
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.
MY MEATBALL LASAGNA
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 Italian Recipes
Time 1h55m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 21
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
MEATBALLS FOR PATSY'S MEATBALL LASAGNA
An expert trick makes simple work of rolling these meatballs into shape. The meatballs are used in Patsy's Meatball Lasagna.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Beef Recipes Ground Beef Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Place breadcrumbs in a small bowl. Drizzle the milk over and let stand until absorbed.
- Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic; cook until translucent, about 3 minutes. Set aside.
- Place the ground meats in a large bowl. Add breadcrumb mixture to meats along with the reserved onion and garlic, whole eggs, yolks, parsley, oregano, and cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Using your hands, mix until just combined.
- Sprinkle breadcrumbs over work surface. Roll 3/4 cup meatball mixture into a thin strip, about 12 inches long; repeat 3 more times. Line strips next to one another; sprinkle with breadcrumbs. Cut strips into 1-inch lengths. Repeat process with remaining meat mixture.
- Working in batches, transfer 1-inch pieces to a large sieve; sprinkle lightly with breadcrumbs to prevent sticking. Toss until pieces become round and form meatballs.
- Lightly coat the bottom of a large skillet with olive oil; set over medium-high heat. Working in batches, cook meatballs until browned and cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined baking sheet to drain. Repeat with additional oil and remaining meatballs.
MEATLESS MEATBALL LASAGNA
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
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
Tips:
- Use fresh ingredients. This will make a big difference in the overall flavor of your lasagna.
- Don't overcook the meatballs. They should be cooked through, but not dry.
- Use a good quality lasagna noodle. This will help to prevent the lasagna from becoming mushy.
- Don't skimp on the sauce. The sauce is what brings all the flavors of the lasagna together.
- Let the lasagna rest before serving. This will help the flavors to meld and the lasagna to set.
Conclusion:
Meatball lasagna is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a family meal. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own preferences. With a few simple tips, you can make a lasagna that will be sure to impress your guests.
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