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MAKE-AHEAD LASAGNA RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT



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This is an old standby when time's limited and guests are expected for dinner. It's a combination of several easy lasagna recipes I have tried over the years. —Mary Grimm, Williamsburg, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Total Time 01 hours 30 minutes

Prep Time 35 minutes

Cook Time 55 minutes

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound ground beef
1 pound bulk hot Italian sausage
2 cups marinara sauce
1 can (15 ounces) pizza sauce
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 carton (15 ounces) whole-milk ricotta cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon pepper
12 no-cook lasagna noodles
4 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook and crumble beef and sausage over medium-high heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in marinara and pizza sauces. In a bowl, mix eggs, ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, parsley and pepper., Spread 1 cup meat sauce into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Layer with 4 noodles, half of the ricotta cheese mixture, 1 cup meat sauce and 1 cup mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers. Top with remaining noodles, meat sauce and mozzarella cheese. Refrigerate, covered, 8 hours or overnight., Preheat oven to 375°. Remove lasagna from refrigerator while oven heats. Bake, covered, 45 minutes. Bake, uncovered, until cheese is melted, 10-15 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 462 calories, FatContent 27g fat (12g saturated fat), CholesterolContent 117mg cholesterol, SodiumContent 931mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 26g carbohydrate (7g sugars, FiberContent 2g fiber), ProteinContent 30g protein.

TRADITIONAL LASAGNA RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT



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My family first tasted this rich, homemade lasagna recipe at a friend's home on Christmas Eve. We were so impressed that it became our own holiday tradition as well. I also prepare it other times of the year. This classic lasagna recipe is requested often by my sister's Italian in-laws—I consider that the highest compliment! —Lorri Foockle, Granville, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Total Time 01 hours 40 minutes

Prep Time 30 minutes

Cook Time 01 hours 10 minutes

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 pound ground beef
3/4 pound bulk pork sausage
3 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce
2 cans (6 ounces each) tomato paste
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 large eggs
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
3 cups 4% small-curd cottage cheese
1 cup ricotta cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
9 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained
6 slices provolone cheese (about 6 ounces)
3 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, cook and crumble beef and sausage until no longer pink; drain. Add next 7 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper, if desired., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, lightly beat eggs. Add parsley; stir in cottage cheese, ricotta and Parmesan cheese. , Preheat oven to 375°. Spread 1 cup meat sauce in an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Layer with 3 noodles, provolone cheese, 2 cups cottage cheese mixture, 1 cup mozzarella, 3 noodles, 2 cups meat sauce, remaining cottage cheese mixture and 1 cup mozzarella. Top with remaining noodles, meat sauce and mozzarella (dish will be full)., Cover; bake 50 minutes. Uncover; bake until heated through, about 20 minutes. Let stand 15 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 503 calories, FatContent 27g fat (13g saturated fat), CholesterolContent 136mg cholesterol, SodiumContent 1208mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 30g carbohydrate (9g sugars, FiberContent 2g fiber), ProteinContent 36g protein.

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