There's nothing quite like the warm and comforting flavors of a three-cheese lasagna. This classic Italian dish is comprised of layers of pasta, cheese, and hearty tomato sauce, resulting in a culinary masterpiece that is loved by people of all ages. Whether you are seeking a main course for a special occasion or a delightful weeknight meal, crafting the perfect three-cheese lasagna can be an overwhelming task. With countless variations and techniques circulating online, it can be challenging to navigate the myriad of recipes and select the one that aligns with your preferences and skill level. Fear not, for this article will guide you through the intricacies of creating an unforgettable three-cheese lasagna, ensuring that your culinary endeavors result in a delectable and memorable dish.
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THREE-CHEESE LASAGNA WITH ITALIAN SAUSAGE
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
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.
THREE-CHEESE LASAGNA
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
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.
SWEET SAUSAGE AND THREE CHEESE LASAGNA
Provided by Aida Mollenkamp
Categories main-dish
Time 2h
Yield 12 to 15 servings/10 cups sauce
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- For the meat sauce: Heat the oil in a Dutch oven or a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. When it shimmers, add the garlic and onions, season well with salt and freshly ground black pepper and cook until just softened. Add the sausage and ground pork and stir to break up the meat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the meat starts to color, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the wine and cook, scraping the bottom of the pan to incorporate the browned bits, until the alcohol smell is cooked off. Add the tomatoes, 1 tablespoon salt, the basil, oregano and bay leaves and season well with freshly ground black pepper. Stir until well mixed and the tomatoes start to simmer. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the flavors meld, at least 10 minutes and up to 1 hour.
- For the lasagna: Position an oven rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 375 degrees F.
- Spread 2 cups of the sauce in a thin layer over the bottom of a 13-by-9-inch baking dish. Layer 4 noodles over the sauce, top with 2 cups more sauce and spread it evenly over the noodles. Evenly dollop one-quarter of the ricotta across the sauce, top with one-quarter of the mozzarella and sprinkle evenly with one-quarter of the Parmigiano-Reggiano. Repeat with the remaining ingredients, for a total of 4 layers.
- Cover with foil and bake until the liquids are bubbling and the noodles are beginning to soften, about 40 minutes. Remove the foil and continue baking until the top is golden brown and the noodles are completely tender, about 20 minutes more. Allow to rest 20 minutes before cutting.
THREE-CHEESE SAUSAGE LASAGNA
Here's a nice alternative to traditional lasagna, and it's so easy to prepare! It has a simple white sauce and lots of savory Italian sausage. -Lesley Cormier Pepperell, Massachusetts
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain and set aside. , In a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until smooth; gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat., In a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish, layer with a fourth of the white sauce, three noodles, half of the sausage and four pieces each of mozzarella and provolone cheeses. Repeat layers once. Spoon half of the remaining sauce over the top. Layer with remaining noodles, sauce, mozzarella and provolone cheeses; sprinkle with Romano cheese. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until heated through. Let stand for 15 minutes before cutting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 350 calories, Fat 21g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 756mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 18g protein.
THREE CHEESE SPINACH LASAGNA
This recipe was given to me by my son's fiance. It is very tasty and easy to make. The measurements are only a quideline as you will find when making it you will be able to use your own judgement on how much to use.
Provided by Honni
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 50m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Pre hear oven to 180c.
- Grease lasagne pan.
- Spread some of tomato sauce on bottom of dish.
- Lay lasagne sheets on top of sauce.
- Spread half riccotta cheese on top.
- Spread a third of the mozzarella and a third of the cheddar cheese.
- Lay half of the spinach on top of cheeses.
- Spread some more of the tomato sauce on top and repeat.
- Finish with lasagne sheets and top with remaining mozzarella and cheddar cheese.
- Bake in oven for 40 minutes.
THREE CHEESE VEGETABLE LASAGNA
Provided by Aaron McCargo Jr.
Categories main-dish
Time 1h25m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly butter a 13 by 9-inch pan.
- In a large bowl soak noodles in hot tap water until soft and slightly pliable; about 10 to 15 minutes. Drain the water and set them aside.
- In a small microwavable bowl, mix together 2 tablespoons butter, 1 teaspoon paprika, and the red pepper flakes. Microwave for 30 seconds to melt the butter. Add the panko, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan and the parsley. Mix well and set aside.
- In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, add oil. Gently add the broccoli and cauliflower. Stir in the zucchini and squash, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Add 2 tablespoons butter and the onions and saute until translucent. Whisk in 2 teaspoons of cracked black pepper, 1 teaspoon paprika, the flour and 1 tablespoon of garlic. Add the milk and vegetable stock and season with salt, to taste. Whisk together and allow to simmer for a few minutes, then stir in the remaining 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan.
- Ladle some of the sauce into the bottom of the prepared pan, then add a layer of noodles, then some vegetables and some more sauce. Add another layer of noodles, then the cottage cheese, then vegetables, then some mozzarella and sauce again. Repeat and finish with a layer of noodles. Cover with the remaining sauce and top with the panko mixture. Cover with foil and bake for 30 to 35 minutes. The last 10 minutes, remove the foil to get a crunchier crust. Remove from the oven and allow to rest before cutting and serving.
THREE CHEESE-SAUSAGE LASAGNA
Skip the fancy layers and save time with packaged noodle mix, and you'll end up with this ultra-cheesy lasagna faster than you'd expect.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 1h10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375°F. In 10-inch skillet, crumble sausage. Cook over medium-high heat about 8 minutes, stirring frequently, until sausage is no longer pink; drain well. Stir in bell pepper, mushrooms and zucchini.
- In ungreased 11x7-inch (2-quart) microwavable dish, stir sauce mix (from Hamburger Helper box) and water until blended. Microwave uncovered on High 1 to 2 minutes or until sauce is thickened. Stir in uncooked pasta (from Hamburger Helper box). Add sausage and vegetables; mix gently to combine.
- In small bowl, mix ricotta, mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Spoon cheese mixture evenly over sausage mixture; spread evenly to cover noodles.
- Bake uncovered 40 to 50 minutes or until top is golden brown and sauce is bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 370, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1200 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 1/2 g
THREE-CHEESE RICE LASAGNA
Fans of traditional lasagna are sure to be intrigued by this tasty twist-a rice-based version. Writes Gwen Cantwell from Sharon, Wisconsin. "I discovered this recipe in a weight-loss class...and my family loves it. It has all the flavor of classic lasagna made with noodles with only a fraction of the fat."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine spaghetti sauce and mushrooms; set aside. In another bowl, combine the cottage cheese, mozzarella cheese and egg white., In a microwave-safe 8-in. square baking dish coated with cooking spray, layer a third of the sauce, half of the rice and half of the cottage cheese mixture; repeat layers. Top with the remaining sauce. , Microwave at 50% power for 7-12 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 238 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 664mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
THREE-CHEESE SKILLET LASAGNA
A simple garlicky tomato sauce and 3 Italian cheeses make this super-quick version of lasagna especially delicious.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Pasta and Grains
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a food processor, pulse tomatoes until coarsely pureed. In a large deep skillet, bring tomatoes, garlic, and oil to a boil. Season with salt and pepper. Reduce to a simmer and cook on medium until thickened, about 12 minutes (you should have 5 cups marinara sauce).
- Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, mix together egg yolk, ricotta, and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper.
- Carefully pour sauce into a heatproof bowl and return 3/4 cup to skillet; spread sauce evenly. Add a single layer of noodles, breaking them up to fit. Top with half the ricotta mixture, spreading evenly. Follow with a second layer of noodles, then 1 1/2 cups marinara. Add a third layer of noodles, then remaining ricotta mixture. Follow with a final noodle layer, then remaining sauce. Sprinkle mozzarella and pecorino over top.
- Bake lasagna until golden and bubbling, 30 to 35 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 690 g, Fat 34 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 34 g
THREE CHEESE BEEF LASAGNA
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
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
SLOW-COOKER THREE-CHEESE CREAMY LASAGNA
Take 10 minutes to put together this meatless lasagna. After you've taken one bite, you may never make the regular version again!
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 5h10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Spray 3- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Layer half of the noodles in slow cooker, breaking noodles and overlapping as necessary.
- In small microwavable bowl, microwave cream cheese spread on High 20 to 30 seconds. Stir in soup until well blended. Pour half of soup mixture over noodles. Sprinkle with half of the Cheddar cheese.
- Repeat layering with remaining noodles, soup mixture and Cheddar cheese. Carefully pour milk over all. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese and paprika over top.
- Cover; cook on Low setting 4 to 5 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 390, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, ServingSize 1 Cup, Sodium 760 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 1/2 g
LOADED FOUR CHEESE AND THREE MEAT LASAGNA
I have always believed that a true cook will cook anything, regardless if it is something that she/he eats or not. I am not a fan of Italian foods, but I cook it and people seem to really enjoy it. For a person who isn't into Italian foods, I must say that I really love my Lasagna recipe.
Provided by Jennifer J
Categories Beef
Number Of Ingredients 29
Steps:
- 1. On medium heat, cook beef, sausage, garlic and onion in heavy skillet, until well browned.
- 2. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce, and water. Season with sugars, fennel seeds, Italian seasoning,garlic salt, garlic powder, beef boullion, black pepper, basil, and 2 tbsp parsley. Simmer, covered, for about 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally. Last 15 mins add olives. Last 5 mins add spinach.
- 3. 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.
- 4. In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, sour cream, cream cheese with eggs, and remaining parsley. mix well.
- 5. Preheat oven to 375 degrees
- 6. To assemble, spread 1 cup of meat sauce in the bottom of a greased (9X13) baking dish. Arrange 6 noodles lengthwise over meat sauce. Layer some ricotta cheese mixture, pepperoni, meat sauce, and mozzarella cheese (about 1 1/2 cup per layer). Repeat layers with all ingredients. Sprinkle top with Parmesan cheese and remaining Mozzarella cheese.
- 7. Cover with foil: to prevent sticking, either spray foil with cooking spray, or make sure the foil does not touch the cheese.
- 8. Bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove foil, and bake an additional 25 minutes. Cool for 15 minutes before serving.
SWEET SAUSAGE AND THREE CHEESE LASAGNA RECIPE FROM AIDA
Steps:
- Directions For the meat sauce: Heat oil in a Dutch oven or a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. When it shimmers, add onion and garlic, season well with salt and freshly ground black pepper and cook until just softened. Add sausage and ground pork and stir to break up meat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until meat starts to color, about 8 to 10 minutes. Add wine and cook, scraping bottom of pan to incorporate browned bits, until the alcohol smell is cooked off. Add tomatoes, 1 tablespoon salt, basil, oregano, bay leaf, and season well with freshly ground black pepper. Stir until well mixed and tomatoes start to simmer. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until flavors meld, at least 10 minutes and up to 1 hour. For the lasagna: Heat oven to 375 degrees F and arrange rack in middle. Spread 2 cups sauce in a thin layer over the bottom of a 13 by 9-inch baking dish. Layer 4 noodles over sauce, top with 2 cups sauce and spread it evenly over the noodles. Evenly dollop 1/4 of the ricotta across the sauce, top with 1/4 of the mozzarella, and sprinkle evenly with 1/4 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano. Repeat with remaining ingredients. Cover with foil and bake until liquids are bubbling and noodles are beginning to soften, about 40 minutes. Remove foil and continue baking until top is golden brown and noodles are completely tender, about 20 minutes more. Allow to rest 20 minutes before cutting.
THREE CHEESE LASAGNA
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- FOR SAUCE: Heat oil in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, carrots and garlic; sauté until softened, about 12 minutes. Add 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 7 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.
ELAINE'S LOW-CARB ZUCCHINI THREE CHEESE LASAGNA
What a great homemade lasagna recipe! I love the flavors from the three ooey gooey cheeses and Elaine's homemade tomato sauce is perfect. With so much flavor, no one will know this is lightened up or miss the noodles.
Provided by Elaine Bovender
Categories Beef
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Coat a 9 x 13 casserole dish with cooking spray and set aside.
- 2. Place ground beef, onions and garlic in a skillet coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with salt. Brown ground beef until done and onions are tender. Drain well, pressing with paper towels to remove as much excess grease as possible. Return to pan and set aside.
- 3. In another skillet, add olive oil and heat. Add zucchini slices and brown lightly. Remove to plate when done and set aside. NOTE: You can do this while ground beef is browning.
- 4. In a medium saucepan, add tomatoes, paste, Splenda and spices and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes. NOTE: I do this while I'm browning my ground beef and zucchini.
- 5. Mix the tomato sauce, canned mushrooms, and ground beef together. Layer about half of the ground beef mixture into the bottom of prepared casserole dish. Next, add a layer of the sliced zucchini, then layer about half of the mozzarella cheese. Layer remaining ground beef mixture and top with remaining zucchini slices. Cover with provolone cheese slices and remaining mozzarella.
- 6. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake uncovered for 10 more minutes or until cheese is lightly browned. Remove from oven and sprinkle generously with grated Parmesan cheese. Let stand for about 10 minutes and serve.
- 7. This zucchini lasagna recipe has about 312 calories and 10 net carbs per serving. Enjoy without guilt or affecting blood glucose levels.
Tips:
- Use a variety of cheeses. The combination of mozzarella, ricotta, and Parmesan is classic, but you can also experiment with other cheeses like Asiago, Fontina, or Provolone.
- Don't overcook the lasagna. The lasagna should be cooked until the cheese is melted and bubbly, but the noodles should still be slightly firm.
- Let the lasagna rest before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld and the lasagna to set.
- Serve the lasagna with a side of garlic bread or salad.
Conclusion:
Three cheese lasagna is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With its combination of creamy cheeses, flavorful sauce, and tender noodles, it's sure to be a hit at your next gathering. So next time you're looking for a hearty and satisfying meal, give three cheese lasagna a try.
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