Lasagna casserole is a popular dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a versatile dish that can be made with a variety of ingredients, making it a great option for any occasion. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special dish to serve at a party, lasagna casserole is sure to please everyone at the table.
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LASAGNA CASSEROLE
Make and share this Lasagna Casserole recipe from Food.com.
Provided by mamacancook
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 20m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Mix cottage cheese,parmesan cheese and 3/4 cup of mozzarella cheese with salt,pepper and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder. Set aside.
- Cook meat - season to taste, drain and add spaghetti sauce to meat.
- Cook and drain medium egg noodles al dente according to directions.
- Return to pot.
- Add spaghetti sauce/meat mixture and cheese mixture; stir to blend and heat over medium heat.
- Empty into large casserole dish and sprinkle remaining mozzarella cheese on top.
- Place under broiler just to melt cheese (you may skip this step and add all the mozzarella w/cheese mix if you do not want to place under broiler).
- Serve with a salad and garlic bread.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 389.5, Fat 15.5, SaturatedFat 6.2, Cholesterol 95.1, Sodium 735.5, Carbohydrate 30.8, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 7.4, Protein 31.1
LASAGNA CASSEROLE RECIPE
What is a lasagna casserole? This easy lasagna pasta bake has all the same elements of a classic lasagna - meat sauce, cheese sauce and penne pasta plus more cheese of course, but the process is so easy! Everything is combined in a casserole dish (no layering required) and it bakes way faster!
Provided by Natasha of NatashasKitchen.com
Categories Easy
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Bring a 5 Qt pot of water to boil and add 1 Tbsp salt. Add penne pasta and cook al dente according to package instructions.
- In a large, deep, oven-safe pan, combine beef and onion. Sauté over med/high heat, until meat is fully cooked and onion is soft (5 to 8 mins), breaking up meat with a spatula. Discard any excess fat released from beef.
- Stir in seasonings: 1 tsp sugar, 1/2 tsp oregano, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp cumin, 1/8 tsp pepper. Add marinara and bring to simmer then remove from heat.
- Meanwhile, crumble up ranchero cheese in a medium bowl. Add 1 Tbsp sour cream, 1 egg, 1 cup shredded mozzarella, 2 Tbsp parsley and 1 tsp garlic salt. Stir together then add it to the meat sauce and mix just until combined.
- Stir in cooked pasta and add reserved pasta water to taste for a juicier casserole (I used 1/2 cup pasta water).* Smooth out the top then sprinkle with 1/2 cup cheddar and 1/2 cup mozzarella. Bake at 350˚F for 20 min to melt cheese and make the center steaming hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 521 kcal, Carbohydrate 50 g, Protein 34 g, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Cholesterol 97 mg, Sodium 1373 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 7 g, ServingSize 1 serving
YUMMY LASAGNA CASSEROLE
This casserole is like lasagna without all the work. A very popular dish here! 10 minutes is for standing.
Provided by MizzNezz
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 55m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook noodles according to pkg directions.
- Brown meat with onion until no longer pink.
- Add tomato sauce, spaghetti sauce mix, garlic powder, italian seasoning and salt.
- Drain noodles.
- In same pan, heat cream cheese with evaporated milk, stir until smooth; Return the noodles to pan and mix well.
- Pour noodle mixture into sprayed 9x9 in baking dish.
- Top with meat sauce.
- Sprinkle with cheese.
- Bake at 350° for 30 minutes, until bubbly.
- Let sit on rack 10 minutes before serving.
LASAGNA CASSEROLE - EASY (BUT DELICIOUS!)
Provided by Claudia Gomez
Time 50m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil on the stovetop.
- Add in your pasta and allow it to cook until it's al dente (cook the pasta for one or two minutes less than it says to on the back of the packet). Once you finish cooking the pasta, drain the water, and keep the pasta ready on your counter.
- Place a large skillet onto a medium heat on the stovetop and throw in your ground beef, chopped onions, and minced garlic. Allow the ingredients to cook on medium heat until the ground beef is browned all over, and the onions have softened up.
- Add in your Italian herbs and seasoning alongside salt and pepper to taste. Stir before pouring over your marinara sauce. Pour in a little water (no more than 2 tbsps) to lighten the sauce.
- Allow the ingredients to simmer in the sauce until it's warmed up (no need to boil), then add your drained pasta to the mix and stir everything together.
- Now you need to prepare a 13 x 9-inch casserole dish and preheat your oven to 350 °F.
- While the oven is preheating, pour your ricotta cheese into a large mixing bowl. Crack your large egg into the bowl and whisk it into the cheese.
- Shred your mozzarella cheese and grate your parmesan. Add half of both kinds of cheese to the mixing bowl. Stir everything together with a light seasoning of pepper.
- Now it's time to layer your lasagna casserole. First, pour half of the sauce, beef, and pasta into the baking dish. Add a smooth layer of your cheese mixture, then add a second layer of sauce, beef, and pasta.
- Add any leftover cheese mixture to the top, cover the pan with tin foil, and then place the lasagna casserole into the oven.
- After 30 min of baking, take the easy lasagna casserole out of the oven, remove the tin foil, and cover the top with the rest of your grated parmesan and shredded mozzarella.
- Place the lasagna back into the oven, this time uncovered. Bake for a further 10 min to give the lasagna a cheesy, yet golden brown finish.
- Leave to cool, sprinkle with fresh basil, and serve up to a hungry dinner table!
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 6
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
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.
Tips:
- For a richer lasagna, use a combination of ground beef and Italian sausage.
- To make the lasagna ahead of time, assemble it and refrigerate it for up to 24 hours before baking.
- If you don't have any lasagna noodles, you can use manicotti shells or penne pasta.
- To make the lasagna vegetarian, omit the meat and add extra vegetables, such as zucchini, mushrooms, or spinach.
- For a cheesy lasagna, use a combination of mozzarella, Parmesan, and ricotta cheeses.
- To add a bit of spice to the lasagna, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or chili powder.
- Serve the lasagna with a side of garlic bread or salad.
Conclusion:
Lasagna is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With its layers of pasta, cheese, and sauce, lasagna is a hearty and satisfying meal that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you are looking for a comforting weeknight meal or a special dish to serve at a party, lasagna is sure to please everyone. With so many different variations to choose from, there is a lasagna recipe out there for everyone. So next time you're in the mood for a delicious and easy meal, give lasagna a try.
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