Best 4 Olive Garden 5 Cheese Lasagna Copycat Recipes
Lasagna is a traditional Italian dish that has become a popular choice for home cooks around the world. With its layers of pasta, cheese, and meat sauce, lasagna is a hearty and flavorful meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. One particularly beloved version of lasagna is the Olive Garden 5 Cheese Lasagna, which is known for its creamy, cheesy texture and savory flavor. If you're looking to recreate this classic dish at home, we've got you covered with this comprehensive guide. From gathering the necessary ingredients to assembling and baking the lasagna, we'll take you through each step of the process to ensure that you end up with a delicious and satisfying meal that rivals the one served at Olive Garden. So, grab your aprons and let's get cooking!
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OLIVE GARDEN 5-CHEESE LASAGNA (COPYCAT RECIPE)
Really good lasagna! If you love Olive Garden's 5-cheese lasagna then you'll love this one! We like it with 1/2 lb. ground beef and 1/2 lb. Italian sausage in it.
Provided by Teresa M
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 2h
Yield 8-9 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Melt butter with medium heat in heavy 1 quart saucepan.
- Add flour and stir until well blended; cook until frothy.
- Add milk, stirring constantly with wire whisk as mixture comes to a simmer.
- Cook and stir until thickened (3-4 minutes).
- Chill while mixing other ingredients.
- Drain and mince tomatoes and garlic.
- Place other cheese filling ingredients in 3-quart mixing bowl with tomatoes and garlic.
- Add 1-1/2 cups of cooled cream sauce and mix until well blended.
- Refrigerate, reserving 1/2-cup for later use.
- Cook lasagna noodles according to package directions.
- Cool under cold water and drain.
- Place 3 lasagna noodles in a 9x13x2 lightly oiled baking dish, overlapping slightly.
- Spread 1-1/2 cups cheese filling over noodles; sprinkle with one cup mozzarella and 1/4-cup fontina cheese.
- Repeat pasta and cheese layering; top with remaining three lasagna noodles.
- Spread 1/2-cup of reserved cream sauce over top and cover lightly with foil.
- Preheat oven to 350 and bake for 1 hour.
FEATURED RECIPE: OLIVE GARDEN FIVE CHEESE LASAGNA
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- To make sauce, melt butter over medium heat in heavy, 1 quart saucepan. Add flour and stir until well blended; cook until frothy. Add milk, stirring constantly with wire whisk as mixture comes to a simmer. Cook and stir until thickened (3-4 minutes). Chill while mixing other ingredients. Drain tomatoes. Place other cheese filling ingredients in 3-quart mixing bowl with tomatoes and garlic. Add 1 and 1/2 cups of cooled cream sauce and mix until well blended. Refrigerate, reserving 1/2-cup for later use. Cook lasagna noodles according to package directions. Cool under cold water and drain. Place 3 lasagna noodles in a 9x13x2 lightly oiled baking dish, overlapping slightly. Spread 1 and 1/2 cups cheese filling over noodles; sprinkle with one cup mozzarella and 1/4 cup fontina cheese. Repeat pasta and cheese layering three more times; top with remaining three lasagna noodles. Spread 1/2 cup of reserved cream sauce over top and cover lightly with foil. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and bake for 1 hour. Remove from oven and keep warm at least 30 minutes before serving. Serve topped with hot marinara and Parmesan cheese. (Can be refrigerated for a day before baking if desired)
Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves
FOUR-CHEESE LASAGNA (ACTUALLY 5!)
This recipe was featured in an email today from the www.cooksillustrated.com website. You can actually view a video at the website if you have any questions. It's pretty cool! "It's important not to overbake the lasagna. Once the sauce starts bubbling around the edges, turn the oven to broil. If your lasagna pan is not broiler-safe, brown the lasagna at 500 degrees for about 10 minutes. Whole milk is best in the sauce, but skim and low-fat milk also work. Supermarket-brand cheeses work fine in this recipe. The Gorgonzola may be omitted, but the flavor of the lasagna won't be as complex. The test kitchen prefers the flavor and texture of Barilla no-boil noodles, but this recipe will work with most brands. One box of Barilla will yield enough noodles for this recipe; you may need two boxes of other brands."
Provided by senseicheryl
Categories Cheese
Time 40m
Yield 1 9 x 13 inch pan, 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Place Gruyère and 1/2 cup Parmesan in large heatproof bowl. Combine ricotta, egg, black pepper, and 2 tablespoons parsley in medium bowl. Set both bowls aside.
- Melt butter in medium saucepan over medium heat until foaming; add shallot and garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until beginning to soften, about 2 minutes. Add flour and cook, stirring constantly, until thoroughly combined, about 1 1/2 minutes; mixture should not brown. Gradually whisk in milk and broth; increase heat to medium-high and bring to full boil, whisking frequently. Add salt, bay leaf and cayenne, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally with heatproof rubber spatula or wooden spoon and making sure to scrape bottom and corners of saucepan (you should have about 4 cups).
- Remove saucepan from heat and discard bay leaf. Gradually whisk 1/4 cup sauce into ricotta mixture. Pour remaining sauce over Gruyère mixture and stir until smooth; set aside while softening noodles.
- Adjust oven rack to upper middle position and heat oven to 350 degrees. Place noodles in 13 by 9-inch baking dish and cover with very hot tap water; soak 10 minutes, agitating noodles occasionally to prevent sticking. Remove noodles from water, place in single layer on kitchen towel, and pat dry. Wipe out baking dish and spray lightly with nonstick cooking spray.
- Distribute 1/2 cup sauce in bottom of baking dish. Place 3 noodles in single layer on top of sauce. Spread 1/2 cup ricotta mixture evenly over noodles and sprinkle evenly with 1/2 cup fontina. Drizzle 1/2 cup sauce evenly over cheese. Repeat layering of noodles, ricotta, fontina, Gorgonzola, and sauce 3 more times. Place final 3 noodles on top and cover completely with remaining sauce, spreading with rubber spatula and allowing to spill over noodles. Sprinkle evenly with remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan.
- Spray large sheet foil with nonstick cooking spray and cover lasagna; bake until edges are just bubbling, 25 to 30 minutes, rotating pan halfway through baking time. Remove foil and turn oven to broil. Broil until surface is spotty brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Cool 15 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining 2 teaspoons parsley; cut into pieces and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 451.2, Fat 32.2, SaturatedFat 19.4, Cholesterol 130.3, Sodium 812.3, Carbohydrate 11.9, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 4.9, Protein 28.7
OLIVE GARDEN SHRIMP SCAMPI COPYCAT RECIPE WITHOUT WINE
This Olive Garden shrimp scampi copycat recipe without wine has all the shrimp, pasta, garlic, and butter a person could want.
Provided by Steph Loaiza
Categories Main Course
Time 34m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to boil over medium-high heat.
- Then, in a medium skillet over medium heat, melt 4 Tablespoons of butter. Lightly season the shrimp with salt and pepper, then add to the skillet.
- Cook, stirring occasionally until pink; about 2 minutes per side (be careful not to overcook the shrimp! You will want to cook until the shrimp have barely turned pink on all sides and it happens fast!). Remove the shrimp to a plate and cover to keep warm.
- Add the pasta into the pot of boiling water and cook for 6-8 minutes or until pasta is al dente. Drain, saving 1/2 cup of the pasta water, and set the pasta aside.
- While the pasta cooks, prepare the sauce. In the same skillet used to cooked the shrimp, add 2 Tablespoons of olive oil, minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Saute the garlic for about 1 minute. Stir in the chicken broth and vinegar.
- Bring the mixture to a boil and then lower the heat. Simmer for 5-8 minutes until the chicken broth has reduced by half. Add the lemon juice and asparagus and let simmer for 1-2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Add the remaining 4 tablespoons of butter to the sauce along with 2 tablespoons of heavy cream, then stir to combine.
- Return the shrimp to the skillet, along with the diced tomatoes and cooked pasta. Using tongs, lightly toss the pasta, shrimp and veggies in the sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed to make sure that everything is coated evenly with sauce. Add more salt and pepper as needed.
- Top with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 763 kcal, Carbohydrate 93 g, Protein 33 g, Fat 29 g, SaturatedFat 17 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 214 mg, Sodium 1273 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 6 g, UnsaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 serving
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Freshly grated Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses are a must.
- Don't overcook the lasagna noodles. They should be al dente, or slightly firm to the bite.
- Layer the lasagna in a 9x13 inch baking dish. This will ensure that the lasagna is evenly cooked.
- Cover the lasagna with foil and bake for 30 minutes. This will help the lasagna to cook evenly and prevent the top from browning too quickly.
- Let the lasagna rest for 10 minutes before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld together and the lasagna to set.
Conclusion:
This Olive Garden 5-Cheese Lasagna copycat recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. With its creamy sauce, cheesy filling, and crispy crust, this lasagna is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table. So next time you're craving lasagna, give this recipe a try!
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