Best 6 Three Cheese Beef Lasagna Recipes

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"Three Cheese Beef Lasagna" is a classic Italian dish that combines rich and flavorful ingredients to create a delectable meal. With layers of tender beef, creamy cheeses, and savory sauce, this lasagna offers a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're cooking for a family dinner or hosting a special occasion, this article will guide you through the process of making the ultimate three cheese beef lasagna, ensuring that you create a dish that will impress and satisfy everyone at the table.

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

THREE-CHEESE LASAGNA



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With all the flavors of lasagna with none of the layering, this recipe is as easy as it is delicious.-Del Mason of Martensville, Saskatchewan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 2 casseroles (4 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 pounds ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 package (6.4 ounces) lasagna dinner mix
2-1/4 cups hot water
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1 cup 4% cottage cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat 10-12 minutes or until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in pasta from the dinner mix, contents of seasoning mix, water, tomatoes, spinach, mushrooms and onions. Bring to a boil. , Reduce heat; cover and simmer 10-13 minutes or until pasta is tender. Stir in cottage cheese and Parmesan cheese. , Transfer to two greased 8-in. square baking dishes. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Cover and freeze one casserole for up to 3 months. , Cover and bake the remaining casserole 15-20 minutes or until bubbly and cheese is melted. , To use frozen casserole: Remove from the freezer 30 minutes before baking (do not thaw). Cover and bake at 350° for 1 hour. Uncover; bake 15-20 minutes longer or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 384 calories, Fat 16g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 1012mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 34g protein.

THREE CHEESE BEEF LASAGNA



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I used to have a great recipe for Lasagna sauce, but of course the book it's in is at my parent's winter home. I used about three different recipes to approximate it, so here's my current version. I made this for dinner the other night and it was fairly easy and very good. This recipe is written for use with fresh Lasagna sheets, the ones that aren't dried and you don't have to boil or anything. You can just as easily use the dried pasta, just boil according to the package directions and use in place of the sheets.

Provided by CoCaShe

Categories     European

Time 1h20m

Yield 1 large lasagna, 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 tablespoons olive oil
3 onions, chopped
3 garlic cloves, crushed
1 lb lean ground beef
1 cup red wine
1 (156 ml) can tomato paste
1 cup tomato sauce, plus enough to top off tomato paste to one cup
1 cup tomato juice (I used low sodium, high fiber V8)
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 -3 teaspoon italian seasoning
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 -2 cup button mushroom, cut into bite-sized pieces
2 celery ribs, chopped
salt and pepper
6 -8 fresh lasagna sheets
1 (8 ounce) container ricotta cheese
1 ball mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
2 eggs
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded, although I used marble cheddar and it worked just as well

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook until soft, but not browned, about 5 minutes.
  • Add ground beef and cook until no longer pink, stirring frequently. Add the red wine, cover and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Add tomato paste, tomato sauce, tomato juice and spices and mix well. Add vegetables and mix to combine. Heat through and add extra wine until desired consistency. You can make this ahead of time and leave it to cool before assembling the lasagna.
  • In a large bowl, combine ricotta, first portion of mozzarella cheese, Parmesan and eggs.
  • Spray a 19X13 lasagna pan with non-stick spray. Use a bit of the sauce liquid on the bottom of the pan to keep the first layer of noodles from sticking. Put down a layer of lasagna noodles, then top with globs of cheese mixture and about one half of the meat mixture. Repeat and top with a third layer of lasagna noodles. Try to have a bit of the meat sauce left to put on the top layer just to keep it moist. Top with second batch of mozzarella, or any shredded cheese you have on hand.
  • Pre-heat oven to 375°F Bake for 30 minutes, covered with foil. Try not to press the foil down too much, as the cheese will stick when it starts to bubble. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes. Let stand for approximately 10 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 351.2, Fat 19.3, SaturatedFat 8.6, Cholesterol 121.3, Sodium 685, Carbohydrate 15.8, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 8, Protein 24.2

BEEF AND CHEESE LASAGNA



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Provided by Robin Miller : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h35m

Yield 4 servings (plus enough meat sauce for 2 more meals)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
4 cloves garlic, minced
3 pounds lean ground beef or ground turkey
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
3 (28-ounce) cans diced tomatoes
1 (14-ounce) can tomato sauce
4 cups ricotta cheese (regular or part-skim)
8 ounces grated mozzarella cheese (regular or part-skim), divided
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
12 uncooked lasagna noodles
1/4 cup grated Parmesan or Romano

Steps:

  • For the Lasagna Filling:
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Heat the oil in a large stock pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and saute 3 minutes, until soft. Add, beef and cook 5 to 7 minutes, until browned all over, breaking up the meat as it cooks. Stir in basil, oregano and red pepper flakes.
  • Add diced tomatoes and tomato sauce and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and simmer 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • For the Lasagna:
  • Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine ricotta, half of the mozzarella, egg, and black pepper. Mix well.
  • Pour 1 cup of the meat sauce in the bottom of a 13 by 9-inch lasagna pan. Arrange 4 UNCOOKED lasagna noodles on top of sauce, overlapping noodles slightly to cover the bottom. Spoon half of the cheese mixture over noodles. Top with 1 1/2 cups of meat sauce and 4 more noodles. Top second layer of noodles with remaining cheese mixture, 1 1/2 cups of meat sauce and 4 more noodles. Top noodles with 1 1/2 cups of meat sauce and remaining mozzarella cheese. Top with Parmesan cheese.
  • Refrigerate or freeze the remaining sauce.
  • Cover with foil and bake 45 minutes. Uncover and bake 15 more minutes, until top is golden and bubbly. Let stand 5 minutes before slicing.

CHEESY BEEF LASAGNA



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Try this hearty lasagna recipe with layers of pasta, ground beef and three types of cheeses - a perfect Italian dinner for your Thanksgiving feast.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

12 uncooked lasagna noodles
1 container (24 oz) 4% small-curd cottage cheese
1 container (15 oz) ricotta cheese
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1/2 cup refrigerated basil pesto
1 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (10 oz)
1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1/2 cup finely chopped onion (1 medium)
2 jars (24 oz each) tomato and basil pasta sauce

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Cook and drain lasagna noodles as directed on package, using minimum cook time.
  • Meanwhile, in medium bowl, stir together cottage cheese, ricotta cheese, eggs, pesto and salt. Stir in 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese. Set aside.
  • In 12-inch skillet, cook beef and onion over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain. Stir in pasta sauce.
  • Spread 1 cup beef mixture in baking dish; top with 3 noodles and 2 1/2 cups cheese mixture. Top with 3 noodles, 2 cups beef mixture and 3 more noodles. Top with remaining cheese mixture, 3 noodles and remaining beef mixture. Sprinkle with remaining 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese.
  • Cover; bake 40 to 45 minutes. Uncover; bake 20 minutes longer or until cheese is browned. Let stand 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 680, Carbohydrate 47 g, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 9 g, Protein 48 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1590 mg

3 MEAT 3 CHEESE LASAGNA



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I have tried different combinations of meat, cheese and sauce, and this is the one my husband and I both love the most. Any other lasagna just doesn't compare. Occasionally I have had to use just ground beef, or just mozzarella, depending on what I had, but they just don't turn out as yummy as this combination.

Provided by thumbelina80

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 lb ground meat (I use the mix of beef, pork, and veal)
2 (680 ml) cans pasta sauce (I use Primo, one can of garlic and herb, one can of romano cheese and basil)
1 (380 g) package of kraft mozza-cheddar grated cheese
grated parmesan cheese, to preference
12 lasagna noodles (I use PC Blue Menu, whole wheat noodles)

Steps:

  • Brown the meat, and drain.
  • Add both cans of sauce to the meat mixture, and heat on low, covered, making sure to stir every few minutes.
  • While the sauce is heating, boil the noodles according to package directions, and preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • When the noodles are ready, drain them and run cold water over them so that they are not too hot to touch.
  • Put a little bit of the meat sauce on the bottom of a 9 x 13 baking dish.
  • Do 2 layers of: 4 noodles, meat sauce, parmesan cheese, mozza-cheddar cheese.
  • Final layer is 4 noodles, meat sauce, and parmesan cheese (mozza-cheddar layer gets added later, so it won't burn).
  • Bake in oven for 20-25 minutes.
  • Take out of the oven and put a final layer of mozza-cheddar cheese on top; bake another 10 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and just starting to brown, don't let it get overdone.
  • Let sit for 10 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 546.5, Fat 21.6, SaturatedFat 10.6, Cholesterol 40.5, Sodium 1704.3, Carbohydrate 64.9, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 20.9, Protein 22.8

THREE-CHEESE LASAGNA WITH ITALIAN SAUSAGE



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An easy three-Cheese Lasagna with Italian Sausage.

Provided by Amy Bond

Categories     Pasta     Tomato     Bake     Kid-Friendly     Dinner     Mozzarella     Ricotta     Ground Beef     Sausage     Spinach     Winter     Potluck     Bon Appétit     Massachusetts     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Small Plates

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 21

SAUCE
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
3/4 cup finely chopped peeled carrots
2 tablespoons minced garlic
8 ounces lean ground beef
6 ounces spicy Italian sausages, casings removed
1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes with added puree
1/4 cup tomato paste
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon golden brown sugar
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
LASAGNA
15 lasagna noodles (about 12 ounces)
2 15-ounce containers part-skim ricotta cheese
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese (about 3 ounces)
1 10-ounce package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained, squeezed dry
2 large eggs
4 3/4 cups grated mozzarella cheese (about 1 1/4 pounds)

Steps:

  • FOR SAUCE:
  • Heat oil in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, carrots and garlic; sauté until softened, about 12 minutes. Add beef and sausages to pan; sauté until cooked through, breaking up meat with back of spoon, about 5 minutes. Add remaining ingredients. Cover and simmer until flavors blend and sauce measures about 5 cups, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes. Discard bay leaf. Cool.
  • FOR LASAGNA:
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Cook noodles in large pot of boiling salted water until almost tender, about 7 minutes. Drain; cover with cold water.
  • Combine ricotta and 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese in medium bowl. Mix in spinach. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Mix in eggs.
  • Drain pasta and pat dry. Spread 1/2 cup sauce over bottom of 13x9-inch glass baking dish. Place 5 noodles over sauce, overlapping to fit. Spread half of ricotta-spinach mixture evenly over noodles. Sprinkle 2 cups mozzarella cheese evenly over ricotta-spinach mixture. Spoon 1 1/2 cups sauce over cheese, spreading with spatula to cover (sauce will be thick). Repeat layering with 5 noodles, remaining ricotta-spinach mixture, 2 cups mozzarella and 1 1/2 cups sauce. Arrange remaining 5 noodles over sauce. Spread remaining sauce over noodles. Sprinkle remaining 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese evenly over lasagna. (Can be prepared up to 1 day ahead. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate.) Cover baking dish with aluminum foil. Bake lasagna 40 minutes; uncover and bake until hot and bubbly, about 40 minutes. Let lasagna stand 15 minutes before serving.

Tips:

  • Use a high-quality ground beef for the best flavor. A blend of chuck and sirloin is a good option.
  • Use fresh vegetables for the best flavor and texture. If you don't have fresh vegetables on hand, you can use frozen vegetables instead.
  • Season the ground beef and vegetables well. This will help to bring out the flavor of the dish.
  • Use a good quality cheese for the best flavor. A blend of mozzarella, ricotta, and Parmesan is a classic combination.
  • Don't overcook the lasagna. The pasta should be tender but still have a slight bite to it.
  • Let the lasagna rest for at least 15 minutes before serving. This will help the flavors to meld together.

Conclusion:

This three-cheese beef 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 taste preferences. Whether you like your lasagna cheesy, meaty, or vegetable-packed, this recipe has you covered. So next time you're looking for a comforting and satisfying meal, give this three-cheese beef lasagna a try. You won't be disappointed.

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