Lasagna, a classic Italian dish, is a delightful combination of layers of pasta, cheese, sauce, and fillings, baked to perfection. It's a perfect meal for special occasions, potlucks, or a cozy family dinner. With endless variations, from traditional to modern, there's a lasagna recipe out there to satisfy every palate. In this article, we'll explore some of the best lasagna recipes that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more. From the classic lasagna Bolognese to vegetarian and seafood variations, we'll guide you through the steps to create a mouthwatering lasagna that will be the star of your next meal.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
THE MOST AMAZING LASAGNA RECIPE
The Most Amazing Lasagna Recipe is the best recipe for homemade Italian-style lasagna. The balance between layers of cheese, noodles, and homemade bolognese sauce is perfection!
Provided by Rachel Farnsworth
Categories Main Dish
Time 2h20m
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- In a large pot over medium heat, add in ground sausage and ground beef. Use a spoon to break up the meat into small pieces. Add in onion and garlic and cook until meat is well browned, stirring constantly. Stir in sugar, fresh basil, fennel, oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt, pepper, and 1/4 cup chopped parsley. Pour in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce, and wine*. Stir well and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and simmer 1-4 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Meanwhile, place lasagna noodles into the bottom of a pan. Pour hot tap water directly over the noodles, making sure the pasta is completely immersed in the water. Let them soak for 30 minutes, then drain and discard water.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese with egg, remaining 2 tablespoons parsley, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and nutmeg. Refrigerate until ready to assemble lasagna.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Lightly grease a deep 9x13 pan.
- To assemble, spread about 1 cup of meat sauce in the bottom of the prepared pan. Place 4 noodles on top. Spread with 1/3 of the ricotta cheese mixture. Top with 1/4 of mozzarella cheese slices. Spoon 1 1/2 cups meat sauce over mozzarella, then sprinkle with 1/4 cup parmesan cheese. Repeat layering two more times to create three complete layers. To finish, place a final layer of pasta, topped with another 1 cup of meat sauce to cover the pasta. Top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Cover loosely with aluminum foil.
- Bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove foil, and bake an additional 25 minutes to allow cheese to brown. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 834 kcal, Carbohydrate 54 g, Protein 63 g, Fat 39 g, SaturatedFat 19 g, Cholesterol 174 mg, Sodium 1514 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving
BEST LASAGNA
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
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.
WORLD'S BEST LASAGNA
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
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
THE #1 LASAGNA RECIPE
I have tried many different Lasagna recipes over the years. This is the culmination of all that trial and error, a wonderful recipe that needs to be shared with the world. The ingredients and actual recipe are at the end of this article. I know you won't be disappointed with my Best Lasagna Recipe!
Provided by yamfry50
Categories European
Time 45m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- 1. Start with the following in a pot.
- 1 pound of sweet Italian sausage.
- 1 pound of ground beef.
- 1/2 cup of chopped onions.
- 2 cloves of garlic chopped.
- Brown the ground beef, Italian sausage, onions and garlic in a pot until they start to look. It takes about 6 to 9 minutes to brown the meat. I like to use a Dutch oven to cook this portion of the recipe. I use a medium low temperature to brown the meat. It is optional to remove the grease from the meat once it is finished browning, your choice.
- 2. Add the following:.
- 1 (28 ounce) can of crushed tomatoes.
- 2 (8 ounce) cans of tomato sauce.
- 2 (6 ounce) cans of tomato paste.
- 1/2 cup of water.
- Gently stir this into the cooking meat.
- 3. Add the following:.
- 2 tablespoons white sugar.
- 1 teaspoon fennel seed.
- 2 teaspoons fresh Basil leaves chopped.
- 2 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley chopped.
- 1 teaspoon salt.
- 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning.
- 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper.
- Gently stir these seasoning into the sauce.
- Cover the pot and let the meat sauce simmer. Simmer on low heat for 1 hour and 30 minutes
- 4. Soak 12 lasagna noodles.
- The lasagna noodles need to be soaked in hot tap water for 15 minutes.
- 5. While the noodles are soaking you can make the cheese filling.
- Put the following in a mixing bowl:.
- 23 ounces of ricotta cheese.
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh grated nutmeg
- Grate fresh nutmeg over the Ricotta cheese.
- 6. Add the following.
- 1 egg.
- 2 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley chopped.
- Mix these ingredients together with a spoon.
- 7. Now we start building the lasagna layers.
- Use a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- Spread 2 Cups of meat sauce on the bottom of the pan.
- Remove your lasagna noodles out of the water bath. Shake water off wet noodles.
- Lay 6 noodles across the layer of sauce.
- Spread half of the ricotta cheese mixture over the layer of noodles.
- Spread 1/2 of the mozzarella cheese over the ricotta layer.
- Sprinkle half of the Parmesan cheese over the mozzarella layer.
- Spread 2 cups of meat sauce over the cheese layer.
- Lay down the next layer of noodles.
- Spread the remaining ricotta mixture over noodles.
- Spread the mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses saving some cheese for the top of the lasagna.
- Put the last layer of meat sauce on the cheeses.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.
- 8. Cover with foil.
- Bake in preheated oven at 350 for 25 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake uncovered for another 25 minutes.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool for approximately 15 minutes.
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- -Serves 12 people-.
NO 1 BEST LASAGNA RECIPE RECIPE - (4.1/5)
Provided by bevmoore56
Number Of Ingredients 80
Steps:
- Start with the following in a pot: 1 pound (450 g) of sweet Italian sausage 1 pound (450 g) of ground beef 1/2 cup (120 mL) of chopped onions 2 cloves of garlic chopped The flavor of the Italian sausage varies from brand to brand. You may need to try a different brand the first couple of times you cook this dish. Find the flavor you like the best. Brown the ground beef, Italian sausage, onions and garlic in a pot until they start to cook. It takes about 6 to 9 minutes to brown the meat. I like to use a Dutch oven to cook this portion of the recipe. I use a medium low temperature to brown the meat. It is optional to remove the grease from the meat once it is finished browning, your choice. Add the following: 1 (28 ounce) (784 g) can of crushed tomatoes 2 (8 ounce) (230 g) cans of tomato sauce 2 (6 ounce) (168 g) cans of tomato paste 1/2 (120 mL) cup of water Gently stir this into the cooking meat. Add the following: 2 tablespoons (30 mL) white sugar 1 teaspoon (5 mL) fennel seed 2 teaspoons (10 mL) fresh Basil leaves chopped 2 tablespoons (30 mL) fresh Italian parsley chopped 1 teaspoon (5 mL) salt 1 teaspoon (5 mL) Italian Seasoning 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 mL) ground pepper Gently stir these seasoning into the sauce Cover the pot and let the meat sauce simmer. Simmer on low heat for 1 hour and 30 minutes This is the ideal simmer time but not mandatory. If you don't have time it will still be great after one hour of simmering. I will sometimes make this sauce and refrigerate it after it finishes simmering. I will use the meat sauce the next day to put the rest of this recipe together. For some reason Italian meat sauce taste even better the next day. But that's up to you. Soak 12 lasagna noodles. The lasagna noodles need to be soaked in hot tap water for 15 minutes. While the noodles are soaking you can make the cheese filling. Put the following in a mixing bowl: 23 ounces (644 g) of ricotta cheese. 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 mL) fresh grated nutmeg Grate fresh nutmeg over the Ricotta cheese. Add the following: 1 egg 2 tablespoons (30 mL) fresh Italian parsley chopped Mix these ingredients together with a spoon Now we start building the lasagna layers. Use a 9×13 inch baking pan. Spread 2 Cups (480 mL) of meat sauce on the bottom of the pan. Remove your lasagna noodles out of the water bath. Shake water off wet noodles. Lay 6 noodles across the layer of sauce Spread half of the ricotta cheese mixture over the layer of noodlesSpread 1/2 of the mozzarella cheese over the ricotta layer. Sprinkle half of the Parmesan cheese over the mozzarella layer Spread 2 cups (480 mL) of meat sauce over the cheese layer Lay down the next layer of noodles Spread the remaining ricotta mixture over noodles Spread the mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses saving some cheese for the top of the lasagna Put the last layer of meat sauce on the cheeses Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top. It should look similar to the picture above. Cover with foil Bake in preheated oven at 350 F (177 C) for 25 minutes Remove foil and bake uncovered for another 25 minutesRemove from oven and allow to cool for approximately 15 minutes. To show your appreciation for this great lasagna recipe please visit our advertiser's links on this blog. This helps pay for the hosting cost of the website. Thanks and enjoy!!
EASY LASAGNA I
A super easy and fast beef lasagna recipe. It is made with a prepared sauce, and requires no boiling of the noodles.
Provided by Susan T.
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 1h45m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a large skillet, cook and stir ground beef until brown. Add mushrooms and onions; saute until onions are transparent. Stir in pasta sauce, and heat through.
- In a medium size bowl, combine cottage cheese, ricotta cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, and eggs.
- Spread a thin layer of the meat sauce in the bottom of a 13x9 inch pan. Layer with uncooked lasagna noodles, cheese mixture, mozzarella cheese, and meat sauce. Continue layering until all ingredients are used, reserving 1/2 cup mozzarella. Cover pan with aluminum foil.
- Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes. Uncover, and top with remaining half cup of mozzarella cheese. Bake for an additional 15 minutes. Remove from oven, and let stand 10 to 15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 701.6 calories, Carbohydrate 62.5 g, Cholesterol 141.8 mg, Fat 30.3 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 44.2 g, SaturatedFat 14.5 g, Sodium 1058.2 mg, Sugar 12.2 g
ONE-PAN LASAGNA RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: canola oil, ground beef, kosher salt, ground black pepper, garlic, medium onion, marinara sauce, lasagna sheets, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, fresh basil
Provided by Tasty
Categories Dinner
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350° F (180°C).
- Heat the oil in a cast-iron skillet over high heat.
- Cook the beef, salt, and pepper until the moisture has evaporated and the beef is starting to brown.
- Add the garlic and onion and cook until onions are starting to become translucent.
- Add one cup (260 g) of the marinara sauce and cook until the sauce has reduced to a paste.
- Using a large spoon or a spatula, push some of the beef mixture toward the side of the pan, creating a gap that allows you to slide lasagna sheets underneath the beef. Break about two lasagna sheets in order to fill in the cracks.
- Top the beef mixture with the rest of the lasagna sheets. Spread the rest of the marinara sauce on top of the sheets. Dollop the ricotta on top of the sauce and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese over the ricotta, and top with the basil.
- Bake for 25 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Cool, slice, then serve.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 636 calories, Carbohydrate 21 grams, Fat 37 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 48 grams, Sugar 7 grams
ONE-SKILLET LASAGNA
This is hands-down one of the best skillet lasagna recipes our testing panel has ever tasted. With classic flavors and cheesy layers, it's definitely kid-friendly. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook beef and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in tomatoes and spaghetti sauce; heat through. Transfer to a large bowl., In a small bowl, combine the soup, eggs, cottage cheese and Italian seasoning., Return 1 cup meat sauce to the skillet; spread evenly. Layer with 1 cup cottage cheese mixture, 1-1/2 cups meat sauce and half the noodles, breaking to fit. Repeat layers of cottage cheese mixture, meat sauce and noodles. Top with remaining meat sauce. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-17 minutes or until noodles are tender., Remove from the heat. Sprinkle with shredded cheeses; cover and let stand for 2 minutes or until melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 478 calories, Fat 20g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 128mg cholesterol, Sodium 1552mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 31g protein.
Tips:
- Use fresh ingredients: Fresh ingredients will give your lasagna the best flavor. If possible, use fresh herbs, vegetables, and mozzarella cheese.
- Don't overcook the noodles: Overcooked noodles will make your lasagna mushy. Cook the noodles al dente, which means they should be slightly firm to the bite.
- Layer the lasagna properly: The order of the layers is important for the best lasagna. Start with a layer of sauce, then noodles, then cheese, and then repeat. End with a layer of sauce and cheese.
- Don't skimp on the sauce: Sauce is what gives lasagna its flavor. Use a generous amount of sauce between each layer.
- Bake the lasagna until it's bubbly and golden brown: The lasagna is done baking when it's bubbly around the edges and the cheese is golden brown.
Conclusion:
Lasagna is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With so many different recipes to choose from, there's sure to be a lasagna that everyone will love. Whether you're looking for a classic lasagna recipe or something a little more unique, you're sure to find the perfect recipe in this article. So next time you're looking for a delicious and satisfying meal, give lasagna a try!
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