meat lasagna

Cream Cheese Lasagna is made with a meaty tomato sauce, pepperoni, and 4 kinds of cheese. So rich and delicious with lots of bold flavor. Just the way a lasagna should be.

Cream Cheese Lasagna

beef

yellow onion, (diced)

garlic cloves, (minced)

tomato paste

(14.5-ounce) can petite diced tomatoes, (undrained)

(14.5-ounce) can stewed tomatoes, (undrained)

tomato sauce

oregano

Italian seasoning

salt

pepper

lasagna noodles

(8-ounce) package cream cheese, (softened)

cottage cheese or ricotta cheese

eggs

pepperoni

mozzarella cheese

Parmesan cheese

parsley

Place a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and break it apart with a wooden spoon. Once you have it in small chunks, add the onion.Continue to cook, crumbling the beef more as it cooks, until beef is no longer pink.Drain off any grease.

Place skillet back over medium-high heat and add garlic. Cook 1 minute.

Add remaining sauce ingredients. Turn heat down to maintain a simmer. Simmer for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

While sauce is simmering, cook lasagna noodles according to package directions. Drain.

In a medium bowl, stir together cream cheese, cottage or ricotta cheese and eggs until smooth.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.

Spread about 3/4 cup of sauce in the bottom of the baking dish. Arrange 3 noodles on top of the sauce.

Spread 1/3 of the cream cheese mixture on top of the noodles. Sprinkle with 1 cup of mozzarella cheese.Spread a little less than half the remaining sauce over the cheese.Scatter the pepperoni slices evenly on top.

Do another layer of noodles, cream cheese mixture (use half of the remaining), and 1 cup of mozzarella cheese.Top with sauce, leaving about 1/3 a cup of sauce to use for the top.

Place the final layer of noodles on, spread with cream cheese mixture and the remaining 1/3 cup of sauce.Sprinkle the rest of the mozzarella cheese on top along with the Parmesan cheese.

Cover with foil. (Spray the underside of the foil with cooking spray so that it does not stick to the cheese.)Bake for 45 minutes.Uncover and bake another 10 minutes.

Sprinkle with parsley. Let sit for 10 minutes before slicing.

This one pan Skillet Lasagna has all the same ingredients and flavors as a traditional meat lasagna but with minimal prep and is ready in just 40 minutes.

Skillet Lasagna

pound ground beef

onion,

3 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

lasagna noodles, broken

ounces marinara sauce

1/2 cup ricotta cheese

2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded

fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat add ground beef. Stir well and break up the beef into small pieces and cook until evenly browned but not fully browned yet, about 5 minutes. 

Add in onion, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Continue to cook until the meat is evenly browned and is no longer pink. The onion should also start to soften.

Add half of the marinara sauce, a layer of broken uncooked lasagna noodles.

Bring to a boil and then cover and turn the heat down to medium. Allow it to simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the noodles are tender. You may need to occasionally add in some water if you find the sauce is getting dry. You may also want to occasionally stir the noodles into the meat sauce.

Add a few dollops of ricotta cheese on top and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Turn the broiler on high and broil for 3-5 minutes until cheese is melted, bubbly, and golden. Serve with fresh chopped parsley on top.

Use jarred sauce and quick assembly techniques to make a delicious lasagna without all the fuss.

Easy Lasagna Recipe

lb Italian sausage

garlic

jarred spaghetti or marinara sauce

basil

ricotta cheese

Parmesan cheese grated

Place lasagna noodles in a 9x13 casserole dish and cover with hot water.  Allow noodles to soak while preparing the meat sauce - you can alternately pre-cook your lasagna noodles in boiling water OR use the lasagna noodles labeled &quot;Oven Ready&quot; that do not require pre-cooking.

In large skillet, brown ground beef and Italian sausage until no pink remains.  Drain any excess oil from the skillet.

Add the minced garlic and saute 1-2 minutes longer, until fragrant.

Next, add the marinara sauce and herbs to the skillet. Bring sauce to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, covered, about 20 minutes to allow the flavors to marry together.

In a medium bowl, mix together ricotta, 1/2 cup parmesan, egg, salt, and pepper.

Add the remaining parmesan cheese to the mozzarella cheese and toss together.  Set aside for assembling the lasagna.

Preheat oven to 375°F.

Remove lasagna noodles from the water and set aside to assemble the lasagna.  Discard the soaking water.

Ladle just enough meat sauce into the casserole dish to cover the bottom of the pan.

Top with a single layer of lasagna noodles, tearing any noodles in half to cover the entire area of the pan.  Spread about 1/3 of the ricotta mixture over the noodles. Top with 1/3 of the remaining sauce mixture. Sprinkle 1 cup of mozzarella cheese mixture over the sauce.

Continue layering noodles, ricotta, sauce, and cheese until you have made three layers.  Top the final layer with 2 cups of mozzarella cheese.

Cover the lasagna with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.  Remove the aluminum foil and bake for an additional 20-30 minutes or until the lasagna is bubbling and the cheese melts and begins to brown around the edges.

Check out this recipe for easy homemade American lasagna with three layers of lasagna noodles, meat sauce, and lots of creamy ricotta, mozzarella, and parmesan cheeses.  Oh, and it&#039;s make-ahead and freezer-friendly, too. You&#039;re welcome! 

Easy American Lasagna

sweet Italian sausage

jarred marinara sauce (Rao's is excellent)

Italian seasoning (DIVIDED)

parsley flakes

black pepper

whole fat ricotta cheese

mozzarella cheese (DIVIDED)

parmesan cheese (DIVIDED)

Add the ground beef and sausage to a heavy 5-quart pan. Break up the meat and sausage with a spatula and cook until done, about 6-8 minutes.  Drain off the fat.

Add the jar of marinara sauce and tomato sauce. Add the minced garlic, 2-1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, black pepper, and parsley.  Stir well to combine all the ingredients.  Let the sauce slow simmer, covered, for 30 minutes.  After 30 minutes, taste the sauce for flavor.  Add salt if desired, but remember that the cheeses contain salt so I would be careful about adding a lot of salt at this time.

While the sauce is cooking, cook the pasta according to the package directions.   You can skip this step if using no-boil pasta or the refrigerated lasagna.

In a small bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese, 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, and 1/2 teaspoon of Italian seasoning. Divide the mixture into 3 equal parts; it doesn&#x27;t have to be perfect but try to have 3 similar size portions.

Preheat oven to 350F. In a 9x13 casserole dish, spread a very thin layer of meat sauce to the bottom of the dish.Layer 1: Place 3 lasagna noodles in the casserole dish. Spread a layer of ricotta cheese mixture on top of noodles.  Then add a layer of meat mixture (about 1 cup).

Layer 2: Repeat with another layer of three noodles, a layer of ricotta cheese mixture, and 1 cup of meat sauce.

Layer 3: Layer the remaining three lasagna noodles, a layer of ricotta cheese mixture, remaining meat sauce, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, and 1/4 cup parmesan cheese.

Spray a sheet of aluminum foil with non-stick spray and cover the lasagna with the sprayed side down (this prevents the cheese from sticking to the foil).  Bake for 30 minutes.  Remove foil and bake for another 10-15 minutes or until the cheese is nice and browned.  Let lasagna rest for about 10 minutes.  Cut into 12 squares!

A rich and indulgent lasagna recipe with layers of creamy cheese, savory meat sauce, and tender noodles. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions.

Million Dollar Lasagna Recipe

For the Meat Sauce:1 lb ground beef

garlic cloves,

(24 oz) marinara sauce

(14 oz) diced tomatoes

Salt and pepper

For the Creamy Cheese Layer:2 cups ricotta cheese or cottage cheese

(8 oz) cream cheese, softened

sour cream

mozzarella cheese, divided

For the Pasta Layer:12 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained (or no-boil noodles)

Prepare the Meat Sauce

Brown the ground beef and sausage. Add onions, garlic, marinara, diced tomatoes, and seasonings. Simmer for 10-15 minutes.

Make the Cheese Mixture

Mix ricotta (or cottage cheese), cream cheese, sour cream, egg, Parmesan, and 1 cup mozzarella until smooth.

Assemble

Layer the meat sauce, noodles, and cheese mixture in a 9&#215;13-inch baking dish. Repeat layers and top with mozzarella.

Bake

Cover with foil and bake at 375°F for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 20 minutes until golden and bubbly.

Rest

Let the lasagna rest for 10-15 minutes before serving.

This is the best lasagna with the most delicious homemade meat sauce. Our homemade sauce takes about 2 hours to make. It&#8217;s so worth it for the flavor you develop (highly recommended). The recipe below makes enough for 2 lasagnas, so you can save half the meat sauce to use another day (it freezes for 3 months). As a shortcut, you can use store-bought sauce, which saves 1 ½ hours.

Seriously Good Lasagna

(450 grams) sweet Italian sausage

(450 grams) lean ground beef

(15 grams) finely diced onion

(75 grams) finely diced carrot

(75 grams) tomato paste

water

fine sea salt

olive oil

unbroken lasagna noodles

ricotta cheese cheese

Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

egg,

mozzarella cheese, grated

If your sausage has casings, slice them lengthwise and peel them off. If you bought ground sausage, skip this step.

Place a large, heavy pot over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and beef, breaking them into crumbles with a wooden spoon. Cook until browned (about 10 minutes).

Stir in the onion and carrots. Cook for about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and starting to brown.

Add garlic, basil, oregano, and the tomato paste. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant, and the tomato paste turns more orange.

Pour in 1 ½ cups water and use your wooden spoon to scrape up all the flavorful browned bits from the bottom of the pot.

Stir in the canned tomatoes and bring to a low simmer. Season with salt, pepper, and a touch of sugar if needed.

Slowly simmer uncovered for 1 ½ hours, skimming off any excess fat. Taste and adjust seasonings.

Make-ahead: This meat sauce keeps in the fridge for 3 days or freezes for up to 3 months. The recipe makes 9 cups – you&#8217;ll need 4 ½ cups for your lasagna. Use the rest for a second lasagna or with spaghetti!

Make Meat Sauce

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 13×9 inch baking dish, or use non-stick cooking spray.

Cook noodles (if needed). If using traditional noodles, boil them according to package directions (about 10 minutes) in a large pot of salted water with a tablespoon of olive oil. Drain well. Skip this step for no-boil noodles.

Combine ricotta, parmesan, and the beaten egg in a bowl.

Set aside 4 to 4 ½ cups of the prepared meat sauce.

Spread about 3/4 cup of meat sauce on the bottom of a 13&#215;9-inch baking dish.

Arrange noodles lengthwise, overlapping slightly to cover the sauce. If needed, cut extra noodles to fill any gaps.

Spread half the ricotta mixture over the noodles. Top with a third of the mozzarella cheese and 1 ¼ cups of meat sauce.

Add another noodle layer and repeat with more ricotta mixture, mozzarella cheese, and sauce.

Top with a final layer of noodles and the remaining meat sauce, and sprinkle with the rest of the mozzarella cheese.

Prepare Lasagna

Cover the lasagna loosely with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes. Then uncover it and bake for 20 minutes, or until the cheese is crusty around the edges. Let it rest for at least 15 minutes before serving.

Bake Lasagna

This was my first lasagna and it was delicious.  It made enough for a 9x12 pan and an 8x8 pan.  I cooked them both and froze the small pan .  When I defrosted and served it a week later it was at least as good as the first pan, maybe better!

I made the lasagne and we loved it.  I have 1/2 the sauce frozen.  Is this good to use as is for a spaghetti sauce?  Please email me as I am planning to use this weekend....in 3 days.  Thanks!!

It was a good and easy recipe. I added a little cottage cheese in with ricotta and Parmesan. I used Jimmy Dean hot sausage with the hamburger and used some Italian seasoning and Chile powder with the other seasonings. I am going to use it again as the carrot was new to me and I think it really brought something to the recipe. Thanks I want more☺️

The name says it all! I made this lasagna for my son's birthday (today), and it is fantastic. Tip: do the meat sauce! The flavor is worth every minute of the simmering time. So excited to add this to my recipe box of family staple recipes.

Just finished making this and my gosh! This has to be the yummiest recipe for lasagna I've come across. The only additional ingredient that I used was baby spinach mixed in the ricotta cheese and a handful of more baby spinach in the meat sauce! Saving this recipe to use as my go-to when I make lasagna in the future.

Thanks for sharing this recipe!  I made this for my family this evening, and everyone loved it.  I pretty much stuck to your recipe, but I snuck in maybe 4 - 5 shacks of italian seasoning into the sauce mix.  I also used almost all the sauce in just 1 pan.  I was worried it would be too much, but the family really enjoyed all the extra meat and sauce. Thanks again!  I would highly recommend this to anyone!

It was good. Added a green pepper to meat sauce towards end to keep crispy in slices. Added spinach and Italian parsley to ricotta with a dash of nutmeg, salt and pepper. Added half  regular container of regular cottage cheese because that sounded good. This combo is exceptional, will never go without again. Delectable! Neutral lasagna, wouldn't go without a little cottage cheese, makes it more savory. Maybe should've done a little more spinach. Recipe would be interesting with mushrooms as well.

This recipe is so good, and really easy (just takes a little time).  And it plates up so beautifully!  Instant favorite.

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