Mock Lasagna Food

MOCK LASAGNA

Steps:

• Preheat your oven or pellet grill to 325°.
• Boil your noodles until they are JUST about al dente. You want to purposely undercook a bit so they don't go too far during baking. Drain well, but do not rinse. Place the noodles into a large 10x13 casserole dish.
• Mix together the ingredients from the "cheese mixture" section along with half of the shredded mozzarella cheese. Spoon this mixture over the noodles and (using tongs) toss the noodles around a bit.
• Place the sauce over the noodles and then top with the remaining 4 cups of mozzarella cheese.
• Bake the casserole for 25 minutes, or until the cheese is melty and the casserole is heated through.
• If you don't want to fire up the oven for this, you can assemble the whole casserole in a large pan and then cover it over low heat until everything is melty.

MOCK LASAGNA

Steps:

• Place noodles in 2 quart casserole, add butter.
• Mix in cream cheese and cottage cheese.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Saute onions and green peppers until glossy and translucent.
• Add ground beef and brown lightly.
• Add tomato sauce to meat mixture and heat until bubbly.
• Pour meat mixture over noodle mixture and spread to cover.
• Sprinkle grated cheddar on top of meat mixture.
• Bake in 350 degree oven for 35 minutes.

SAUSAGE AND KALE MOCK LASAGNA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Instructions:.
• Preheat oven to 375F/190°C Spray a 9" x 12" lasagna-type glass or crockery casserole dish with olive oil or non-stick spray.
• Add the salt to a large pot of water and bring to a boil. Trim stems from the kale, then cut the kale into ribbons about 1/2 inch wide. When the water starts to boil add the kale, lower heat so the water is gently boiling, and cook kale 5-6 minutes. Drain kale into a colander in the sink and let it continue to drain while you prepare other ingredients. (I used a salad spinner to gently spin the water from the cooked kale and then let it continue to drain.).
• While the kale is cooking, heat the oil in a large heavy frying pan, squeeze sausage out of the casings, and saute until the sausage is cooked through and nicely browned, breaking it apart with the turner as it cooks. When the sausage is done, add the pasta sauce, dried basil, and ground fennel. Stir to combine and let the sauce simmer 20-25 minutes, or until it's thickened and the liquid is reduced.
• In the casserole dish, layer 1/2 the drained kale, sprinkle 2 T Parmesan, 1/2 the sauce, and 1 cup mozzarella. Repeat with another layer of kale, Parmesan, sauce, and mozzarella. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 20-25 minutes, then remove the foil and bake another 15-20 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbling and cheese is starting to brown.
• Let the mock lasagna sit for about 5 minutes before you cut it. Serve hot.
• I am guessing this freezes well, although I haven't thawed out any of my frozen servings yet.

LASAGNA CASSEROLE - FAKE LASAGNA

Steps:

• Assembly instructions:.
• In a skillet, cook beef and onion until meat is no longer pink and onion is tender; drain. Sprinkle with salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; set aside.
• In a large bowl, combine pasta, 3 cups of mozzarella cheese, cottage cheese, eggs, Parmesan cheese, parsley and remaining pepper; stir gently. Pour into a greased 13x9x2-inch baking dish or shallow 3 quart baking dish.
• Top with beef mixture and spaghetti sauce (dish will be VERY full).
• Freeze. Cover tightly with foil. Seal additional cheese in package attached to pans.
• To serve:.
• Thaw all day in refrigerator.
• Baking Instructions:.
• Cover with new layer of foil and bake at 350ºF for 45 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella.
• Bake, uncovered, 15 minutes longer or until the cheese is melted ad bubbly. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
• Serves 6 to 8 in a 13x9x2-inch pan OR.
• Serves 4 in each 8x8-inch pan.

MY MOM'S MOCK LASAGNA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• 1. Saute ground beef in 2 tablespoons oil until browned. Add tomato sauce and tomatoes and cook until thickened.
• 2. Cook noodles according to package instructions and drain well. Meanwhile blend softened cream cheese with sour cream and green onions. Season with garlic salt, garlic powder, and black pepper. Add cheese mixture to warm noodles and mix well.
• 3. Layer one-half of meat mixture in a casserole dish. Layer the cheese/noodle mixture on top . Top with remaining meat mixture. Top with grated cheddar cheese and bake 1 hour at 350 degrees F. Allow to cool 10 minutes before serving.

CHEESY CHEDDAR MOCK LASAGNA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• Prepare Dinner according to package directions.
• Meanwhile, brown meat in large skillet; drain. Add spaghetti sauce to meat; mix well.
• Layer half each of the meat mixture and prepared Dinner in 8-inch square baking dish. Repeat layers.
• Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
• Bake 15 minutes or until heated through.