Best 6 Three Layer Cheesy Lasagna Recipes

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Lasagna is a classic Italian dish that is enjoyed by people all over the world. It is a hearty and delicious meal that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight dinner. There are many different ways to make lasagna, but the three-layer cheesy lasagna is a popular choice because it is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. This article will guide you through the steps of making the perfect three-layer cheesy lasagna, from choosing the right ingredients to assembling and baking the lasagna.

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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 LASAGNA RECIPE



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Three cheese lasagna with mozzarella, parmesan, and ricotta cheeses. This classic meatless lasagna makes an easy and tasty dinner.

Provided by Joy Shull

Categories     Main Dish

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 yellow onion, diced
6 cloves of garlic, minced
15 oz ricotta cheese
1 egg
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
25 oz jar of good quality pasta sauce
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
9 lasagna noodles
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Add garlic and onion to a skillet with a splash of olive oil. Cook over medium high heat for around 10 minutes, until onion is soft. Add sauce, stir, and set aside
  • In a bowl, stir to combine the freshly grated parmesan cheese, ricotta cheese, oregano, egg, and fresh parsley.
  • Grease a 9 X 13 casserole dish with cooking spray
  • Add 1/3 cup sauce to the bottom of the dish and spread it out
  • Add 3 lasagna noodles
  • Place 1/2 cup of the ricotta mixture and spread out over the noodles
  • Add 1 cup of the sauce and spread out over the top
  • Sprinkle on 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese
  • Add the next layer: 3 noodles, 1/2 cup ricotta, 1 cup of sauce, and 1/2 cup of mozzarella
  • For the final layer, add 3 noodles, the rest of the ricotta, the rest of the sauce, and the remaining 1 cup of mozzarella over the top
  • Cover with foil and bake at 375 degrees for 50 - 60 minutes, until hot and bubbly
  • For crispy edges and top, remove foil for the last 5 minutes (optional)

Nutrition Facts : Calories 243 calories, Carbohydrate 24 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 44 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 10 grams fat, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 14 grams protein, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 594 milligrams sodium, Sugar 4 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams unsaturated fat

CHEESY LASAGNA



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The four different types of cheese make this lasagna a real crowd-pleaser. You can vary the amount of mozzarella, Monterey Jack, provolone and Parmesan to suit your preference. For our family, the more cheese, the better.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
3 cans (6 ounces each) tomato paste
3/4 cup water
2 tablespoons brown sugar
3 to 4 teaspoons dried oregano
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
9 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
8 ounces sliced provolone cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cook beef, onion and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in tomato paste, water, brown sugar, oregano, vinegar and garlic powder., In a greased 13x9-in. baking dish, spread 1 cup of meat sauce. Layer with three noodles, 1 cup meat sauce and mozzarella cheese; three noodles, 1 cup meat sauce and Monterey Jack cheese; three noodles, 1 cup meat sauce, provolone cheese and the Parmesan cheese., Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until cheese is melted. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 368 calories, Fat 20g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 398mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

THREE LAYER CHEESY LASAGNA



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Make and share this Three Layer Cheesy Lasagna recipe from Food.com.

Provided by bsmith1

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h30m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (9 ounce) box no-boil lasagna noodles, uncooked
2 eggs
1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (divided)
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 lb bulk Italian sausage (cook, crumble and drain) or 1 lb ground beef (cook, crumble and drain)
2 (24 ounce) jars pasta sauce or 2 (24 ounce) jars marinara sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Brown meat with onion and garlic. Drain grease off.
  • In medium bowl, beat eggs, Stir in ricotta, 2 cups of mozzarella and the Parmesan.
  • Spoon half jar of sauce on bottom of pan; layer with 2 sheets lasagna noodles, half ricotta mixture and browned meat, and remaining sauce from first jar. Add 1 cup of mozzarella. Layer 2 sheets lasagna noodles, remaining ricotta mixture and browned meat, and half of the second jar of sauce. Top with 2 sheets, remaining sauce and 1 cup of mozzarella.
  • Bake, covered with foil until bubbly, 50-60 minutes. Uncover and continue cooking until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes. Let stand 15 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 448.8, Fat 30.4, SaturatedFat 14.1, Cholesterol 114.3, Sodium 1144, Carbohydrate 20.1, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 11.9, Protein 22.8

THREE LAYER LASAGNA



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Easy and yummy three layer lasagna found on Barilla's website. This would also be good adding 1/2 onion, 2 cloves garlic and 1/2 diced pepper to the meat as you brown it. This is a very basic recipe with lots of possibilities.

Provided by Virginia Cherry Blo

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h5m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb wavy lasagna noodle (Barilla brand preferred, should be 1 box)
2 (24 ounce) jars spaghetti sauce (Barilla brand preferred)
1 lb ground beef, Cooked and Drained (Sausage can be substituted)
15 ounces ricotta cheese
4 cups mozzarella cheese, Shredded (or your favorite cheese)
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, Grated
2 eggs, Lightly Beaten

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Cook Lasagna noodles according to package cooking time, drain and separate.
  • Combine cooked meat and 1-1/2 jars sauce in a large saucepan.
  • Combine eggs, ricotta, 3-1/2 cups mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses in a large bowl.
  • Spray or grease a 9x13-inch baking dish or two 8x8-inch baking dishes with cooking spray. Spread 3/4 cup sauce over the bottom of the baking dish.
  • Place 3-4 Lasagna noodles over the bottom, slightly overlapping. Spread half of the cheese mixture over noodles and cover with 1/2 of the meat sauce. Repeat layers. Cover last layer with remaining noodles and sauce. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese.
  • Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
  • OAMC DIRECTIONS.
  • Assemble lasagna in a foil lined baking dish and then place in freezer. No prior baking needed. Freeze until firm enough to remove from baking dish. Cover completely with another layer of heavy foil, then place in a gallon sized freezer bag and label.
  • To Serve: Place frozen foil wrapped lasagna back into baking dish originally used. Thaw and bake covered at 375 degrees for 45 minutes. Uncover and bake an additional 15 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes. To bake from the frozen stage, and 30 minutes to total baking time.

THE BEST LAYERED LASAGNA RECIPE BY TASTY



The Best Layered Lasagna Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: olive oil, butter, onion, large carrot, celery stalk, ground beef, ground pork, salt, pepper, can of tomato paste, red wine, diced tomato, ricotta cheese, fresh basil, shredded parmesan cheese, fresh parsley, egg, salt, pepper, lasagna noodle, shredded mozzarella cheese

Provided by Matthew Johnson

Categories     Lunch

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
1 onion, minced
½ cup large carrot, peeled and minced
½ cup celery stalk, minced
1 lb ground beef
1 lb ground pork
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
½ cup can of tomato paste
2 cups red wine
4 cups diced tomato
15 oz ricotta cheese
½ cup fresh basil, chopped
1 cup shredded parmesan cheese, plus more to taste
½ cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 egg
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
1 lb lasagna noodle, cooked
shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Add the olive oil and butter to a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once warmed, add the onion, carrot, celery, and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, 10-12 minutes. Once the vegetables have caramelized, add the beef, pork, salt, pepper, and tomato paste. Stir to combine, breaking up the pieces of meat, until the meat has browned, 15-20 minutes.
  • Once the sauce is dark brown and starting to stick slightly to the bottom of the pan, add the red wine. Scrape the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon to release all the cooked brown bits. Once the wine comes to a simmer, add the diced canned tomatoes, and stir to combine. Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for at least 30 minutes (the longer the better!) stirring occasionally.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the ricotta, basil, Parmesan, parsley, egg, salt, and pepper.
  • In a 9x13-inch (23x33 cm) glass baking dish, add a layer of bolognese to the bottom. Top with noodles, then spread a layer of the ricotta mixture on top. Repeat with another layer of bolognese, noodles, ricotta, noodles, bolognese, then top with mozzarella and additional Parmesan. Cover the pan with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
  • Remove the foil and bake for another 15 minutes, until the cheese on top has browned and the bolognese is bubbling. Slice and serve.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 550 calories, Carbohydrate 31 grams, Fat 26 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 33 grams, Sugar 6 grams

Tips:

  • Use a variety of cheeses to create a flavorful and complex lasagna. A good combination is a mix of mozzarella, ricotta, and Parmesan.
  • Don't overcook the lasagna noodles. They should be al dente, slightly firm to the bite.
  • Let the lasagna rest for at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving. This will allow the flavors to meld and the lasagna to set.
  • To make the lasagna ahead of time, assemble it and bake it according to the recipe instructions. Then, let it cool completely and refrigerate it for up to 3 days. When you're ready to serve, reheat the lasagna in a preheated oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit until it's warmed through.

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