MAKE AHEAD LASAGNA

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Make and share this Make Ahead Lasagna recipe from Food.com.

Provided by nleewebb

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h15m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

12 uncooked lasagna noodles
24 ounces cottage cheese
16 ounces ricotta cheese
12 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
2 large eggs
1/2 cup pesto sauce
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
1 lb lean ground beef
1 chopped onion
2 teaspoons minced garlic
24 ounces pasta sauce

Steps:

  • Cook lasagna noodles according to package directions.
  • in separate bowl, combine cottage cheese, ricotta cheese, parmesan cheese and 1 cup mozzarella cheese and pesto.
  • In large skillet, brown ground beef, draining off any accumulated grease. Add chopped onion and minced garlic. Saute' until onion is translucent. Stir in pasta sauce.
  • Layer 1 cup beef mixture, 3 noodles, and 2 1/2 cups cottage cheese mixture in a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish. Top with 3 noodles, 2 cups beef mixture, and 3 more noodles. Top with remaining cottage cheese mixture, 3 noodles, and beef mixture. Sprinkle with remaining 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese.
  • Cover with plastic and then foil. Refrigerate overnight.
  • Remove from refrigerator and let set on counter until oven is pre-heated to 375.
  • Bake covered for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake for 20 additional minutes, or until cheese is bubbly and lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 545.7, Fat 26.3, SaturatedFat 13.3, Cholesterol 136.1, Sodium 958.8, Carbohydrate 37.2, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 10.5, Protein 38.4

Bilal nasir
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I'm not a fan of ricotta cheese, so I substituted cottage cheese in this recipe. It turned out great!


Suman Kanchha Official
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This lasagna is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. It's so delicious!


Sunil Sah
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I love that this lasagna can be customized to my liking. I always add extra cheese and vegetables.


Ehis Assurance
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This lasagna is a great freezer meal. I always have one on hand for busy nights.


Karimi Betha
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I've never made lasagna before, but this recipe made it easy.


Thato Wapolis
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This lasagna is perfect for a special occasion.


Umer Jani
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I'm not a big fan of lasagna, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so good!


Hk gameng YT
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This lasagna is a great way to use up leftover meat and vegetables.


Recy Rael
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I made this lasagna for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Jacque Nasieku
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This lasagna was a lot of work, but it was worth it. It was delicious!


MD Meherullah
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The instructions were not clear enough and the lasagna turned out too dry.


Bshoy Ameer
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This lasagna was a bit too cheesy for my taste.


Usman Ch
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I will definitely be making this lasagna again.


Billy Mwangi
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This lasagna was delicious! The cheese was melted and gooey, and the sauce was flavorful.


Marlene Bier
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I love that this lasagna can be made ahead of time. It's perfect for busy weeknights.


Justin Vivien
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This is the best lasagna I've ever had! The instructions were easy to follow and the results were amazing.


ffsahi ffsahi
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I've made this lasagna several times and it always turns out great. It's a great make-ahead meal and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Nadia Combrinck
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This lasagna was a hit with my family! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the cheese was gooey and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.