Goat Cheese Lasagna Food

LASAGNA WITH TURKEY SAUSAGE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Heat the olive oil in a large (10 to 12-inch) skillet. Add the onion and cook for 5 minutes over medium-low heat, until translucent. Add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute. Add the sausage and cook over medium-low heat, breaking it up with a fork, for 8 to 10 minutes, or until no longer pink. Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, 2 tablespoons of the parsley, the basil, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Simmer, uncovered, over medium-low heat, for 15 to 20 minutes, until thickened.
• Meanwhile, fill a large bowl with the hottest tap water. Add the noodles and allow them to sit in the water for 20 minutes. Drain.
• In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta, goat cheese, 1 cup of Parmesan, the egg, the remaining 2 tablespoons of parsley, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Set aside.
• Ladle 1/3 of the sauce into a 9 by 12 by 2-inch rectangular baking dish, spreading the sauce over the bottom of the dish. Then add the layers as follows: half the pasta, half the mozzarella, half the ricotta, and one third of the sauce. Add the rest of the pasta, mozzarella, ricotta, and finally, sauce. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup of Parmesan. Bake for 30 minutes, until the sauce is bubbling.

ROASTED VEGETABLE LASAGNA WITH GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 450°F. Spray 15x10x1-inch pan with cooking spray. In pan, place bell peppers, summer squash, onion and mushrooms in single layer. Spray vegetables with cooking spray; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake uncovered 15 to 20 minutes, turning vegetables once, until crisp-tender.
• Meanwhile, spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with cooking spray. Cook and drain noodles as directed on package using minimum cook time. In medium bowl, crumble chèvre into pesto; stir.
• Spread 1/2 cup pasta sauce in baking dish; top with 3 noodles. Layer with half the pesto mixture and 2 cups of the vegetables. Top with 3 more noodles. Top with 3/4 cup sauce and 1 cup shredded cheese blend. Top with 2 cups vegetables, 3 noodles, remaining half of pesto mixture, 2 cups vegetables, 3 noodles and 3/4 cup sauce. Sprinkle remaining 1 cup shredded cheese over top.
• Reduce oven temperature to 375°F. Bake uncovered 20 to 30 minutes or until hot. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.

VEGETABLE LASAGNA

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F. Mix goat cheese, olives, thyme, basil, oregano, and garlic in a bowl; season with salt and pepper. Spread 1 cup pasta sauce on the bottom of an 8" x 11" baking dish. Add one layer of lasagna and season with black pepper. Add a layer of zucchini, squash, and red pepper. Dollop spoonfuls of goat cheese mixture over vegetables and spread to cover. Repeat layers, finishing with pasta and sauce. Sprinkle Parmesan on top, cover with foil and bake 40 minutes. Uncover and bake 5 minutes or until top browns. Let stand 10 minutes; serve.

EGGPLANT AND GOAT CHEESE LASAGNA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
• Arrange one fourth of eggplant slices in a layer in the bottom of the dish.
• Pour one fourth of pasta sauce on top of eggplant layer.
• Dot pasta sauce layer with one fourth of goat cheese slices.
• Repeat layers three more times with remaining ingredients, ending with a top layer of goat cheese.
• Bake in preheated oven until pasta sauce is bubbling and goat cheese is melted, 45 to 60 minutes.

GOAT CHEESE LASAGNA

Steps:

• Beat the eggs then add the drained goat cheese, the shredded mozzarella, the basil leaves, salt and pepper, and mix till creamy and everything is incorporated well.
• Coat the bottom of a 13X9X2 inch baking dish with a thin layer of the sauce.
• Arrange half the lasagna noodles in the pan.
• Cover with half the goat cheese mixture.
• Cover this with half the mozzarella slices.
• Cover this with half the marinara sauce.
• Repeat layers: noodles, goat cheese, mozzarella slices and sauce.
• Sprinkle parmesan or romano on top.
• Bake in pre-heated 375°F oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or till bubbly and the cheese is nicely melted on top.
• Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

LASAGNA WITH GOAT CHEESE FROM INA GARTEN

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Heat the olive oil in a large (10 to 12-inch) skillet. Add the onion and cook for 5 minutes over medium-low heat, until translucent.
• Add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
• Add the sausage and cook over medium-low heat, breaking it up with a fork, for 8 to 10 minutes, or until no longer pink.
• Add the Jar of Ragu Sundried Tomato & Sweet Basil Pasta Sauce Simmer, uncovered, over medium-low heat, for 15 to 20 minutes, until thickened.
• In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta, goat cheese, 1 cup of Parmesan, the egg, the remaining 2 tablespoons of parsley, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Set aside.
• Ladle 1/3 of the sauce into a 9 by 12 by 2-inch rectangular baking dish, spreading the sauce over the bottom of the dish. Then add the layers as follows: half the pasta, half the mozzarella, half the ricotta, and one third of the sauce. Add the rest of the pasta, mozzarella, ricotta, and finally, sauce. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup of Parmesan. Bake for 30 minutes, until the sauce is bubbling.

LAMB AND GOAT CHEESE LASAGNA

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F.
• Chop your onions, mince your garlic, and chop your herbs.
• Heat pan with olive oil on med-high heat and add onions and ground lamb. Saute until lamb is nicely brown and the onions start to turn translucent.
• Add your garlic, tomatoes, herbs, pepper flakes, honey and wine.
• Mix together and let simmer on med for 15 minutes. Taste and add kosher salt and pepper to your taste. Then turn to low and let simmer another 15 minutes.
• While doing this boil your pasta until ALMOST Al Dente. Drain and rinse with cold water immediately to prevent pasta from cooking any further.
• Line a 12x 8x baking dish with your first layer of pasta. Then add sauce and crumble a thin layer of feta. Repeat this three times. Save all of the kasseri cheese for the top.
• So it should be: pasta, sauce and cheese, and repeat.
• Cover with tin foil and bake for 25 minutes. After 25 minutes remove tin foil and bake for another 25 minutes. The cheese should be golden brown.
• Let set and cool for 15-20 minutes and serve.
• a fresh salad and french bread to be dipped in olive oil and balsamic vinegar goes really well with this.

WILD MUSHROOM AND GOAT CHEESE LASAGNA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
• Heat oil in a large skillet on medium heat. Add onions, and garlic and cook gently untirl fragrant, about 3 minutes. Add mushrooms and cook on high heat for 10-15 minutes, or until any liquid has evaporated . Stir in salt and pepper and basil. This step can be done a day ahead. Just keep mixture refrigerated until ready to use.
• Heat butter in a large saucepan on medium heat. Add flour and cook for 2 minutes. Whisk in milk and bring to a boil. Add salt and pepper.
• Meanwhile, cook lasagna noodles according to package directions. Rinse in cold water.
• ASSEMBLY: Place a single layer of noodles on bottom of prepared dish. Spread 1 cup of sauce over noodles. Place about 1 cup mushrooms over sauce. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup goat cheese and 2 tablespoons Parmesan. Repeat, using 4 layers of noodles. Top last layer of noodles with remaining sauce and cheese.
• Bake in preheated oven 35-40 minutes, or until browned and bubbly. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.

PUMPKIN AND GOAT CHEESE LASAGNA

Steps:

• Prepare the lasagna noodles: Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil and fill a large mixing bowl with ice and water. Boil the noodles until al dente, tender but still very chewy, about 8 minutes. Drain them and immediately transfer to the bowl of ice water.
• Lightly oil a baking sheet with some olive oil. Drain the noodles from the ice water and arrange them in a single layer on the baking sheet, not overlapping. Set aside.
• While the noodles are cooking, start the Bechamel Sauce: In a large saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Stirring continuously with a wire whisk, sprinkle in the flour; continue cooking, stirring constantly, for 5 minutes. Whisking briskly, slowly pour in the milk. Stir in the goat cheese, salt and pinch of nutmeg. Bring to a gentle simmer and continue cooking, stirring frequently, until thick and creamy, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside.
• To make the Filling: In a large mixing bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, thyme, sage, nutmeg, 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, mascarpone, 1/4 cup Parmesan, brown sugar, goat cheese, salt and pepper. Stir with a wooden spoon until thoroughly combined.
• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
• For the Lasagna Assembly: Lightly coat the inside of a 13-by-9-by-3-inch lasagna pan with nonstick cooking spray. Spread a third of the pumpkin mixture on the bottom of the pan. Cover with a layer of lasagna noodles, placed lengthwise side by side. Spread another third of the filling over the noodles, and top with 3/4 cup of Bechamel. Top with another layer of pasta, the remaining filling, and another 3/4 cup of Bechamel. Cover with a final layer of noodles and all the remaining Bechamel. Evenly sprinkle with the 1/2 cup each of breadcrumbs and Parmesan.
• Spray a sheet of aluminum foil with nonstick spray and place it sprayed side down over the lasagna pan, folding the edges over.
• Bake until the lasagna is heated through and bubbling, about 40 minutes. Remove the foil and bake until the topping is golden brown, about 10 minutes.
• Remove the pan from the oven and let the lasagna settle for 10 minutes. With a sharp knife, cut it into rectangles or squares. Use a spatula to transfer them from the pan to serving plates.