Simply Delicious Lasagna Food

SIMPLY TRADITIONAL LASAGNA

Steps:

• Brown the ground beef and Italian sausage in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drain excess grease. Stir in the water and black olives, and season with basil, garlic powder, oregano, sage, pepper, minced garlic, and onion flakes. Simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in the marinara sauce, and remove from the heat.
• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Place a layer of the meat and sauce in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Cover with a layer of dry noodles. Spread a thin layer of ricotta cheese over the noodles, and sprinkle with a little mozzarella cheese. Cover with another layer of sauce, and repeat layering ending with the meat and sauce on top. Reserve about 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese for later.
• Bake for 45 minutes in the preheated oven, but check after 30 minutes depending on how thick the lasagna is. Lasagna is cooked when you can easily stick a knife into it. Sprinkle the reserved cheese over the top, and return to the oven for about 10 minutes for a nice melted cheese topping.

SIMPLY LASAGNA RECIPE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F.
• Brown meat in large skillet on medium-high heat. Meanwhile, combine egg, ricotta, parsley, 1-1/4 cups mozzarella and 1/4 cup Parmesan.
• Drain meat; return to skillet. Stir in pasta sauce. Add 1 cup water to empty sauce jar; cover with lid and shake well. Add to meat mixture; stir until blended.
• Spread 1 cup meat sauce onto bottom of 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; top with layers of 3 lasagna noodles, 1/3 of the ricotta mixture and 1 cup of the remaining meat sauce. Repeat layers twice. Top with remaining noodles, meat sauce and cheeses. Cover with foil sprayed with cooking spray.
• Bake 1 hour or until heated through, removing foil after 45 min. Let stand 15 min. before cutting to serve.

CHEESY MUSHROOM LASAGNA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F.
• In a large pan, saute the onions and mushrooms in a tablespoon of olive oil or butter until the mushrooms are golden brown.
• Add the garlic, herbs and lemon juice and cook for another minute or two until the garlic is fragrant. Season to taste and set aside.
• Combine the cheese sauce, sour cream and cheese.
• Assemble the lasagna by layering the mushrooms, cheese sauce, pasta sheets and grated cheese in a baking dish. Cover with foil and place in the oven.
• Allow to bake for 40-45 minutes or until the lasagna sheets are fully cooked. Remove the foil then bake for another 10-15 minutes until the top is golden brown.
• Remove from the oven and allow to rest for 10 minutes before serving.

CHEESY CHICKEN LASAGNA

Steps:

• Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large, deep pan and brown the chicken well. Remove and set aside.
• Add the vegetables and cook for 7-10 minutes or until they start to soften.
• Add the garlic and herbs and cook for another minute before adding the chicken back in.
• Pour in the tomatoes, stock, Balsamic and sugar.
• Cover, reduce and allow to simmer for 20-30 minutes until the sauce has reduced and thickened slightly. Season to taste.
• Layer the bolognese mixture with no-cook lasagna sheets and bechamel/cheese sauce in an oven-proof baking dish (18cm x 25cm or 7in x 10in). Add a quarter cup mozzarella cheese with each layer to make it ultra cheese. Top with cheddar cheese, mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
• Bake at 200°C/390°F for 20-30 minutes or until a sharp knife can easily be inserted. Remove the foil and allow to bake until browned on top.
• Remove from the oven, allow to rest for at least 10 minutes then slice and serve.

CLASSIC HOMEMADE LASAGNA

Steps:

• In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat a few tablespoons of olive oil. Add the meat in batches and brown well. Remove from the pot and set aside.
• In the same pot, add the onion, carrot, celery and fresh herbs. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occassionally, until they are golden brown and starting to soften. Add the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
• Add the meat back into the pot with the stock, tomatoes, sugar, salt and pepper.
• Partially cover with a lid and reduce the heat. Allow to simmer for 45-60 minutes, stirring occassionally, until the sauce is rich and slightly reduced.
• While the bolognese cooks, make the bechamel sauce according to recipe instructions.
• To assemble the lasagna add a few spoons of bolognese sauce into the bottom of a deep casserole dish then add a layer of lasagna sheets. Add a few more spoons of bolognese then layer with the remaining lasagna sheets, bechamel sauce and grated cheese. Finishing with a layer of bechamel and cheese.
• Cover the lasagna loosely with foil and place in a preheated oven (180°C/350°F).
• Bake for 30-45 minutes until a knife can easily be inserted. Remove the foil and allow to bake for another 10 minutes to brown the top.
• Remove the lasagna from the oven and allow to rest for at least 15 minutes. Slice and serve.

SIMPLY DELICIOUS LASAGNE

Steps:

• Grease a 3 litre ovenproof dish. Heat oil in a large pan and fry onions, garlic and carrot for 4-5 minutes Add mince and fry for 3-4 mins until brown.
• Stir in tomatoes, tomato puree, stock and seasoning. Simmer, covered, for 30 minutes.
• Melt butter, add flour and stir for 1 minute Remove from heat and gradually add milk. Bring to boil, stirring until thick. Season and add cheddar cheese.
• Preheat oven (see recipe description). Put 4 sheets lasagne in dish, cover with half meat sauce. Repeat layers, finishing with lasagne, cheese sauce and parmesan. Bake for 45 minutes.
• Take out and serve.

SIMPLY DELICIOUS LASAGNA

Steps:

• SAUCE:.
• Saute garlic in olive oil over medium heat until it's golden.
• If using red wine, add to the pot and reduce to half by cooking over high heat.
• Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, Italian herbs, and salt & pepper.
• Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 1-3 hours, stirring occasionally.
• Add sugar, and simmer 15 more minutes.
• Makes about 2 1/2 cups.
• LASAGNA:.
• Heat oven to 350 degrees.
• Brown meat in large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Meanwhile mix ricotta cheese, Parmesan, eggs, and 4 cups mozzarella until well blended. Set aside.
• Drain meat and return to skillet.
• Stir in spaghetti sauce until well blended.
• Spread some sauce onto bottom of 13x9 inch baking dish, top with lasagna noodles, spread some ricotta cheese on top of lasagna noodles, then top with more sauce.
• Repeat layers twice.
• Top with remaining noodles and meat sauce, then top with remaining mozzarella cheese.
• Cover with foil and bake for 1 hour. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting to serve.
• Enjoy :).

DELICIOUS LASAGNA

Steps:

• Boil lasagna noodles, according to package directions.
• Sauté beef, then add salt, pepper, and some of the pureed tomatoes. Sauté the veggies in olive oil, then add garlic powder and oregano powder. Mix the beef and veggies into one pan.
• In a separate bowl, mix the Ricotta cheese, cream cheese, and some fresh chopped basil.
• Putting the lasagna together:.
• First sauce the bottom of your lasagna pan.
• Next, add a layer of lasagna noodles, followed by a layer of meat and veggies.
• Add a layer of mixed cheese (Ricotta and cream cheese), then a layer of sauce.
• After that, add a layer of shredded mozzarella.
• Repeat these steps two more times to create three layers total.
• The last layer should be mozzarella.
• Cover and then place into a preheated oven at 350°F for 1 hour or until done to your liking.

SIMPLY LASAGNA

Steps:

• HEAT oven to 350°F
• BROWN meat in large skillet on medium-high heat. Meanwhile, mix 1-1/4 cups mozzarella, ricotta cheese, 1/4 cup Parmesan, parsley and egg until well blended; set aside.
• DRAIN meat; return to skillet. Stir in spaghetti sauce. Add 1 cup water to empty sauce jar; cover with lid and shake well. Add to meat mixture; stir until well blended. Spread 1 cup meat sauce onto bottom of 13x9-inch baking dish; top with layers of 3 lasagna noodles, 1/3 of the ricotta cheese mixture and 1 cup meat sauce. Repeat layers twice. Top with remaining noodles, meat sauce and cheeses. Cover with greased foil.
• BAKE 1 hour or until heated through, removing foil after 45 minute Let stand 15 minute before cutting to serve.
• Size-Wise: Since this comfort food classic serves 12, it's a perfect dish to serve at your next gathering.
• Easy Cleanup: Spraying the foil with cooking spray before using to cover the lasagna helps prevent the foil from sticking to the cheese on top.

DEADLY DELICIOUS LASAGNA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and lay noodles on a paper towel.
• In a large skillet over medium heat, cook sausage, spicing to taste, until no longer pink, and reserve.
• In a large bowl, mix the ricotta and 2 jars of spaghetti sauce. In a medium bowl, mix the Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses.
• Stir all but one cup of the cheese mixture into the ricotta mixture; stir in the sausage and chopped spinach.
• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
• Coat the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish with a thin layer of spaghetti sauce. Lay 3 to 4 noodles lengthwise and side by side; then lay 3 to 4 noodles overlapping and in a staggered pattern on top.
• Add a generous layer of the sausage/cheese; repeat layers twice, until they have reach 1/2 inch from the top of the baking dish. Layer noodles on top of the lasagna and coat in the last jar of spaghetti sauce. Cover with last cup of cheese mixture and bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes or until golden brown. Slice and serve, and then see a dietician... It's deadly.

KATEL'S TWEAKED WORLD'S BEST LASAGNA

Steps:

• SAUCE:.
• In a large, heavy pot, cook sausage, ground beef until browned. Drain sausage and ground beef and reserve, leaving 2 tablespoons of fat in the pan. Cook onion over medium heat until well-browned (maybe 5 minutes?), but do not burn. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds (if garlic burns, it turns bitter).
• Add drained sausage and ground beef back to pan. Stir in anchovy paste, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce and wine/sherry/water. Now stir in sugar, basil, fennel seeds, Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon salt, and 2 tablespoons roughly chopped Italian flat-leaf parsley.
• Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Simmer, covered, for 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally. (If you use an enameled cast iron Dutch oven, give yourself a pat on the back.). (The simmering cooks the sauce down to a very thick consistency.).
• Let sauce cool, then refrigerate in a covered non-reactive dish overnight to let the flavors meld.
• LASAGNA:.
• Soak raw, hard noodles in a large roasting pan with VERY hot tap water for 20-30 minute (Noodles won't be cooked but soft, and can complete its cooking in the oven.).
• (Alternatively, you may instead bring a large pot of water to a boil, seasoned with kosher salt. Boil lasagna noodles for 8-10 minutes. Drain noodles and rinse with cold water.).
• In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese with eggs, 2 tablespoons parsley, 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Spray 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
• Spread 1 1/2 cups of meat sauce in the bottom of the 9x13-inch baking dish. Arrange 6 noodles lengthwise over meat sauce. Spread with half of the ricotta cheese mixture. Top with 1/2 of the mozzarella cheese slices. Spoon 1 1/2 cups of meat sauce on top, then sprinkle with 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese.
• For second layer: spread 1 1/2 cups meat sauce, 6 noodles, remaining ricotta mixture, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, 1 1/2 cups sauce, remaining half of mozzarella slices, and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese.
• Tear off aluminum foil to cover pan. Spray foil with cooking spray.
• Bake for 25 minutes, covered with foil, at 375 degrees F.
• Remove foil, and bake an additional 25 minutes.
• Cool 15-20 minutes before serving.

SIMPLY LASAGNA

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Brown meat in large skillet on medium-high heat. Meanwhile, mix 1 1/4 cups mozzarella, ricotta cheese, 1/4 cup Parmesan, parsley and egg until well blended; set aside.
• Drain meat; return to skillet. Stir in spaghetti sauce. Add 1 cup water to empty sauce jar; cover with lid and shake well. Add to meat mixture; stir until well blended. Spread 1 cup meat sauce onto bottom of 13x9-inch baking dish; top with layers of 3 lasagna noodles, 1/3 of the ricotta cheese mixture and 1 cup meat sauce. Repeat layers twice. Top with remaining noodles, meat sauce and cheeses. Cover with greased foil.
• Bake 1 hour or until heated through, removing foil after 45 min. Let stand 15 min. before cutting to serve.