Best 6 The Easiest Kid Pleasin Lasagna Ever Recipes

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Lasagna is a classic Italian dish that is loved by people of all ages, especially kids. It is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a family meal. With so many lasagna recipes to choose from, it can be hard to know which one is the easiest and most kid-pleasing. This article will provide you with the steps to make the easiest kid-pleasing lasagna ever. This lasagna recipe is simple to follow and made with kid-friendly ingredients that even the pickiest eaters will love. So, gather your ingredients and let's get started on making this delicious dish!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

EASIEST LASAGNA EVER



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Nothing beats classic lasagna. And this is the easiest recipe you will ever make. It can be made ahead and it's freezer-friendly too!

Provided by Chungah Rhee

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

9 lasagna noodles
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound ground beef*
1 onion, diced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 (15-ounce) package whole milk ricotta
3 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella, divided
1 large egg, beaten
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly oil a 9×13 baking dish or coat with nonstick spray. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook lasagna noodles according to package instructions. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add ground beef and onion and cook until beef has browned, about 3-5 minutes, making sure to crumble the beef as it cooks; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Drain excess fat. Stir in tomatoes and Italian seasoning until well combined. In a medium bowl, combine ricotta, 1/2 cup mozzarella and egg; set aside. Spread 1 cup tomato mixture onto the bottom of a 9×13 baking dish; top with 3 lasagna noodles, 1/2 of the ricotta cheese mixture and 1 cup mozzarella cheese. Repeat with a second layer. Top with remaining noodles, tomato mixture, 1 cup mozzarella cheese and Parmesan.* Place into oven and bake for 35-45 minutes, or until bubbling. Then broil for 2-3 minutes, or until top is browned in spots. Let cool 15 minutes. Serve, garnished with parsley, if desired.

THE BEST EVER LASAGNA



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My brother, Joe, created this lasagna based on our mom's recipe. It's a family favorite at Christmas, thanks to the special ingredients that make it magnifico. -Stephanie Marchese, Taste of Home Visual Production Director

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 3h45m

Yield 15 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
2 cans (28 ounces each ) crushed tomatoes in puree
6 cups water
1 cup chopped fresh basil
2-1/4 teaspoons sugar, divided
1 teaspoon salt
1 pound bulk Italian sausage
4 Italian sausage links
1 carton (16 ounces) whole milk ricotta cheese
8 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
1 large egg, beaten
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
12 sheets no-cook lasagna noodles
21 slices provolone cheese
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook onion in olive oil over medium heat until tender, 4-5 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute. Stir in tomato paste and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, 3-4 minutes. Add crushed tomatoes, water, fresh basil, 2 teaspoons sugar and salt. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer 1 hour, stirring occasionally., Meanwhile, cook bulk sausage in a skillet over medium heat until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles, 8-10 minutes; drain. Add to sauce; simmer until mixture is thickened, about 1 hour longer., While sauce simmers, preheat oven to 350°. Place sausage links on a rimmed baking sheet; roast until cooked through, 35-40 minutes. Remove and let cool slightly; slice into 1/4-in.-thick pieces., In a small bowl, mix ricotta cheese, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, egg, dried basil and remaining sugar., In a greased 13x9-in. baking dish, spread 2 cups sauce. Arrange 4 noodles over sauce; spread with a third of the ricotta mixture. Add 7 provolone slices, a third of the sliced sausage and 1-1/2 cups mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers 2 more times, using only 1 cup sauce per layer. Spread with 2 cups sauce (reserve remaining sauce for serving on the side), remaining 2-1/2 cups mozzarella cheese and the Parmesan cheese (dish will be full)., Place dish on a rimmed baking sheet and bake, uncovered, until bubbly and deep golden brown, 60-65 minutes. Let stand 15 minutes before serving. Serve with remaining meat sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 509 calories, Fat 33g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 106mg cholesterol, Sodium 1185mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

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

THE EASIEST KID-PLEASIN' LASAGNA EVER



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Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 jar (26-28 ounces) spaghetti sauce
1 can (14 1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with basil, garlic & oregano (do not drain)
1/2 cup water
1 ounce fresh parmesan cheese, grated (1/4 cup)
1/4 cup snipped fresh parsley
1 egg
1 carton (8 ounces) part-skim ricotta cheese
10 uncooked lasagna noodles
3 cups (12 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 400°F. In Classic Batter Bowl, combine spaghetti sauce, undrained tomatoes and water with Mix 'N Scraper® and set aside. 2. Using Rotary Grater, grate Parmesan cheese. Place parsley in a small, deep bowl and snip using Professional Shears. 3. In Small Batter Bowl, mix egg with Stainless Whisk. Add ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese and parsley and mix well with scraper. 4. To assemble lasagna, spread 1 1/2 cups of the sauce over bottom of Rectangular Baker. 5. Arrange 5 of the uncooked noodles in single layer over sauce by placing 4 noodles lengthwise and 1 noodle crosswise to cover bottom of Baker. (Break off and discard ends of noodles, if necessary, so that noodles will fit flat in the Baker.) Press noodles into sauce. 6. Spread all of the ricotta chese mixture over noodles using All-Purpose Spreader. Sprinkle with half (1 1/2 cups) of the mozzarella cheese. 7. Top with 1 1/2 cups of the sauce and remaining 5 uncooked noodles, breaking noodles to fit. Press noodles into sauce. Spread the remaining sauce over noodles. Cover Baker with aluminum foil. (At this point, lasagna can be refrigerated for several hours or overnight.) 8. Bake 45 minutes (55 minutes if lasagna was refrigerated) or until noodles are tender. Using Oven Mitts, remove Baker to Hot Pad/Trivet. Uncover carefully and sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese. Cover loosely with foil; let stand 15 minutes. Cut into squares.

EASIEST LASAGNA EVER!



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I got this recipe from my grandmother and has got to be the most simple way to make lasagna. Enjoy!

Provided by itsnevrenough

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h35m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (32 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
10 lasagna noodles (uncooked)
1 1/2 lbs uncooked lean ground beef
1/2 cup onion, chopped
9 slices mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
3/4 cup hot water

Steps:

  • Layer in a 9X13 pan as follows:.
  • 1 cup sauce on the bottom of the pan.
  • 5 noodles on top of sauce.
  • 1/2 of raw ground beef, broken up.
  • onion.
  • 1 1/2 cup sauce.
  • 5 noodles.
  • layer of mozzarella cheese to cover.
  • the rest of the ground beef.
  • the rest of the sauce.
  • water.
  • Layer with the rest of the mozzarella and sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
  • Bake at 350 F for 1 hour covered.
  • Uncover and bake 30-40 minutes more.
  • Cool 5 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 472.9, Fat 20.9, SaturatedFat 9.3, Cholesterol 86.5, Sodium 934.9, Carbohydrate 36.8, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 12, Protein 32.8

WORLD'S EASIEST LASAGNA



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This is my adaptation of a recipe from the Busy People's Low-Fat Cookbook by Dawn Hall. She uses ground meatless in hers, fat-free cheeses and Healthy Choice Super Chunky Mushroom pasta sauce. I like to use two 8x8 inch pans and put one in the freezer.

Provided by SashasMommy

Categories     Cheese

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 (23 ounce) jars chunky pasta sauce (I use Prego Chunky Garden Combo)
1 -1 1/2 lb ground turkey, cooked
4 -8 ounces oven-ready dry lasagna noodles (I like American Beauty brand)
16 ounces low fat cottage cheese
16 ounces lowfat mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Spray baking dish with non-fat cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, mix together the pasta sauce and ground turkey.
  • Line bottom of prepared dish with 1/3 of the pasta sauce mixture.
  • Lay strips of uncooked lasagna noodles on top of pasta sauce.
  • Spread 1/2 of the cottage cheese over noodles and sprinkle one half of the mozzarella cheese over the cottage cheese.
  • Start with 1/3 of the sauce again, and repeat layers one more time, ending with the last third of the sauce.
  • Cover with foil and bake at 375 for 1 hour.
  • Note: To avoid a mess with the lasagna bubbling over, place dish on a cookie sheet or sheet of foil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 301.9, Fat 12.6, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 57.1, Sodium 945.7, Carbohydrate 21.8, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 10.4, Protein 24.3

Tips:

  • Use a variety of cheese. A combination of mozzarella, ricotta, and Parmesan cheese creates a rich and flavorful lasagna.
  • Don't overcook the noodles. Al dente noodles will hold their shape and texture better in the lasagna.
  • Layer the lasagna evenly. This will ensure that each bite has a good balance of noodles, sauce, cheese, and meat.
  • Bake the lasagna covered for 30 minutes, then uncovered for 15 minutes. This will help the lasagna to cook evenly and prevent the cheese from browning too much.
  • Let the lasagna rest for 15 minutes before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld and the lasagna to set.

Conclusion:

This easy kid-pleasin' lasagna is a delicious and hearty meal that is perfect for busy weeknights. With a few simple tips, you can make a lasagna that your whole family will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner idea, give this recipe a try.

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