KITTENCAL'S EASY LASAGNA
This lasagna is easier than most as there is no pre-cooking the noodles, do not use the no-boil noodles for this just regular lasagna noodles, the no-boil with become too soft with the addition of the water --- this was tested using Classico Tomato and Basil Pasta Sauce, any meatless Classico pasta sauce will do fine or you could use your own favorite brand --- I suggest to prepare the meat sauce up to 2 days ahead this will not only save you time but the flavors will ripen and intensify for a better tasting sauce --- cooking time does not include the meat sauce.
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Meat
Time 1h20m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking pan.
- In a skillet cook the ground beef with onion until no longer pink; drain fat.
- Add in garlic (if using) and continue to cook until the meat is slightly browned (about 8 minutes).
- Add in pasta sauce; bring to a simmer over medium heat stirring.
- Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for about 40-45 minutes or even a little longer stirring occasionally, and seasoning with salt and pepper towards the end of cooking time (if you are making ahead cool to room temperature cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days, heat the sauce on top of the stove or in the microwave until hot before using for the lasagna).
- Meanwhile in a bowl mix all the filling ingredients together until well combined (taste the mixture and if so desired you may add in more seasoned salt and black pepper to suit taste).
- TO ASSEMBLE; spread 1/3 meat sauce into the bottom of the dish, then place 3 uncooked noodles lengthwise on the sauce (if desired you may use another noodle at the end of the dish facing across but you will need to snap off a bit of the end to fit in the dish).
- Dollup then spread half the ricotta cheese mixture on top of the noodles leaving about 1-inch space from the edge of the dish (the cheese mixture does not have to cover the noodles completely).
- Repeat with 3 noodles, remaining cheese mixture, then 1/3 of the meat sauce.
- Top with remaining 3 noodles then remaining 1/3 meat sauce.
- Sprinkle 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese on top then 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese.
- Using a small spoon drizzle the water all around the edges of the pan at the same time slightly pushing the edges of the lasagna inwards to make room for the water.
- Place onto a baking sheet to prevent any spills (your pan will be very full).
- Set oven to 350 degrees F (oven rack set to bottom position).
- Cover tightly with a double layer of foil and bake for 45 minutes.
- Uncover and bake an additional 10-15 minutes.
- Allow to stand for 20 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 617.5, Fat 38.7, SaturatedFat 21.6, Cholesterol 192, Sodium 494.6, Carbohydrate 25.8, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 2.1, Protein 40.2
KITTENCAL'S FOUR CHEESE LASAGNA
I strongly suggest due to the large amount of cheese filling to use a pan with higher sides or a lasagna pan however you definitely could use a 13 x 9-inch pan but it will be very full, I make this in my lasagna pan --- you will most likely have some sauce left over so just freeze for another time, this sauce freezes very well --- the secret to great lasagna starts with a great sauce and lots of it, so don't be shy to use lots of sauce --- this sauce *must* be made a day ahead which not only allows the flavors to blend and improve but also is a big time saver, it may even made up to 5 days ahead the longer refrigeration time the better the sauce will be, also to save some time an to blend the flavors I suggest to mix up the cheese filling a day ahead, so all you have left to do is boil the pasta and layer the lasagna --- although the recipe states to use only 16 noodles but will depend on the size of pan you are using, I always cook more just in case some of the noodles happen to crack while boiling --- the complete recipe may be layered in the pan, covered and refrigerated for up to 24 hours in advance --- since the tomato sauce is spread on top of the mozzarella cheese, I strongly advise to use only sliced for the layering, if you use shredded you will need to dollop the sauce on top then carefully spread --- prep time for this recipe does not include making the sauce --- you may adjust the noodles to the size of your pan, and also the sauce amounts may be adjusted to taste, the spinach may be doubled if desired, also one pound fresh sliced mushrooms may be added to the tomato sauce :)
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Meat
Time P1DT40m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 27
Steps:
- Prepare this sauce a day ahead.
- For the MEAT SAUCE; in a large heavy pot cook the sausage meat with crushed chili flakes and onion until the meat is lightly browned breaking up the meat while cooking; drain any fat from the sausage meat.
- Add in garlic, basil and oregano; cook stirring for about 3 minutes.
- Add in tomato paste; cook stirring with a wooden spoon for 2 minutes.
- Add in crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, 1 tablespoon salt, black pepper and 1 tablespoon sugar; bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
- Reduce the heat to low and simmer uncovered for about 2 hours stirring occasionally and adjusting the salt and sugar to taste.
- Cool sauce to room temperature and refrigerate overnight or up to 5 days.
- For the CHEESE FILLING; heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add in onion with dried Italian seasoning and saute until just lightly browned, about 4-5 minutes (adding in the fresh garlic after the last 2 minutes (do not brown the garlic).
- To the bowl add in ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, soft cream cheese, eggs, seasoned salt and black pepper; mix well to combine (at this point you may cover and refrigerate for 24 hours).
- In a large pot of boiling salted water cook the lasagna noodles until they are just al dente (do not over cook the noodles as they will cook more in the oven, cooking time for the noodles should be a little less time than stated on the box).
- Carefully remove the noodles then place into a large bowl of very cold water, shake off any excess water before layering in the dish.
- Grease a large pan with high sides or a lasagna pan.
- TO ASSEMBLE; spread about 2-1/2 to 3 cups meat sauce evenly to cover the bottom of the pan (I just use 2 ladles full it will depend on the size pan that you use).
- Over the meat sauce, going lengthwise down the dish arrange 6 noodles overlapping slightly, then place 2 noodles at the end of the dish going the other way cutting off one end to fit in the dish.
- Spread HALF of the ricotta mixture over the noodles (the ricotta does not have to cover completely, it will depend on how large your pan is).
- Top the ricotta with a THIRD of the mozzarella slices, then spoon about 3 cups sauce over the slices.
- Repeat the layers using 8 noodles, remaining HALF of ricotta mixture, 1/3 of the mozzarella cheese slices and 3 cups sauce on the top of the cheese slices (do not add on the remaining mozzarella cheese until the end of baking).
- If your pan is very full then I advise to place onto a large baking sheet to catch any spills.
- Cover with foil and bake at 375°F for 1-1/2 hours or until the ricotta cheese mixture is set and firm and the lasagna is bubbling hot.
- Remove from oven and top with remaining mozzarella slices then 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese; return to oven and bake uncovered until the cheese is melted and bubbly (about 8 minutes).
- For easier slicing allow the lasagna to sit for about at 30 minutes even more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 776.4, Fat 46.5, SaturatedFat 23.4, Cholesterol 168.3, Sodium 1816.6, Carbohydrate 48.4, Fiber 5, Sugar 12.9, Protein 42.8
FOUR-CHEESE LASAGNA
Try our delicious Four-Cheese Lasagna stuffed with Neufchatel, mozzarella, Parmesan and cottage cheese. End your day with this cheesy lasagna and a smile!
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 1h10m
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F.
- Brown meat with onions in large skillet. Meanwhile, mix Neufchatel, cottage cheese, 1-1/2 cups mozzarella, 1/4 cup Parmesan and egg until blended.
- Drain meat; return to skillet. Stir in pasta sauce, tomatoes and oregano; simmer 5 min. Remove from heat. Spoon 1 cup meat sauce onto bottom of 13x9-inch baking dish; top with layers of 3 lasagna noodles, 1 cup cheese mixture and 1 cup meat sauce. Repeat layers twice. Top with remaining noodles, meat sauce, mozzarella and Parmesan; cover.
- Bake 50 min. or until heated through, uncovering after 40 min. Let stand 10 min. before cutting to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Sodium 650 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 22 g
KITTENCAL'S SPINACH & FOUR-CHEESE MANICOTTI (VEGETARIAN)
I have been making this recipe for years, it is *the best* manicotti recipe hands down! --- I have made this many times for dinner parties and have made it for socials and large gatherings increasing amounts of coarse, I have even served this at my Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday table as an extra dish along with a turkey or ham --- to save time I always mix up the filling a day ahead and refrigerate this will also give the flavors a chance to blend together, or you may prepare up to step #9 cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours --- don't forget to cook the spinach first before using for this recipe
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Manicotti
Time 1h10m
Yield 8 manicotti
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Set oven to 350 degrees F.
- Butter a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
- In a skillet, saute onion (if using) in oil for about 4 minutes or until softened (adding in the garlic the last 2 minutes).
- In a mixing bowl combine the ricotta cheese, 1-1/2 cup mozza cheese, cream cheese, 6 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning; beat with a wooden spoon until smooth and well combined.
- Season with white salt or seasoned salt and black pepper to taste.
- Stir in onion mixture and spinach; mix well to combine.
- Spoon into cooked and cooled manicotti shells.
- Pour half of the pasta sauce into the prepared baking dish.
- Arrange shells over sauce (at this point you may cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours, or continue with the recipe as follows).
- Top with the remaining sauce, use a spoon to spread the sauce over the shells (the sauce does not have to cover the shells completely).
- Sprinkle about 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese (or to taste) over the sauce.
- Cover and bake for 25 minutes.
- Uncover and top with mozzeralla cheese (any amount desired).
- Bake 5 mins longer, or until cheese is melted.
- Let stand 10 mins before serving.
- Note; If desired the spinach can be omitted completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 391.9, Fat 26.4, SaturatedFat 12.2, Cholesterol 64.7, Sodium 880.7, Carbohydrate 22.2, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 12.5, Protein 17.1
FOUR-CHEESE LASAGNA
Cheese really stars in this lighter lasagna, which I created a few years ago. It can be prepared ahead of time and baked later. I sometimes make up a couple batches and freeze them in case company drops by. -Janet Myers, Napanee, Ontario
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h30m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a skillet, cook beef, onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and onion is tender; drain. In a blender, process the tomatoes until smooth. Stir into beef mixture along with mushrooms, tomato paste and seasonings; simmer 15 minutes. , In a bowl, combine cottage cheese, Parmesan, cheddar, 1/2 cup mozzarella and eggs. Spread 2 cups meat sauce in the bottom of an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Arrange half the noodles over sauce. Spread cheese mixture over noodles. Top with remaining noodles and sauce. , Cover and bake at 350° for 45 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining mozzarella. Return to the oven for 15 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 351 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 742mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 25g protein.
PERFECT FOUR-CHEESE LASAGNA
Lasagna is one of my favorites, and this is the recipe I've been making since I was a teenager. It's a tantalizing combo of pasta, meat sauce, cheese and more cheese that really lives up to its name! -Lauren Delaney-Wallace, Glen Carbon, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h15m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook and crumble beef with onion and garlic over medium-high heat until browned, 5-7 minutes; drain. Stir in herbs and tomato sauce. In a bowl, mix eggs, cottage cheese, Parmesan cheese, cheddar cheese and 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese., Spread 1 cup meat sauce into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; layer with 4 noodles, cottage cheese mixture, an additional 4 noodles and half the remaining meat sauce. Repeat last 2 layers. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning and remaining mozzarella cheese., Cover with greased foil; bake until cheese is melted, 50-55 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Freeze option: Cover and freeze unbaked lasagna. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake lasagna as directed until heated through and a thermometer inserted in center reads 165°, increasing time to 1 to 1-1/2 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 279 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 662mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 20g protein.
EASY FOUR CHEESE LASAGNA
This makes a very authentic tasting lasagna, rich, cheesy and very filling.
Provided by WITCHED
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 1h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- 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.
- In a blender or with an electric mixer, blend tomato sauce and cottage cheese together until smooth. Spoon a little of the sauce mixture in the bottom of a 9x13 baking dish. Place a layer of cooked noodles over the sauce, and sprinkle a portion of the mozzarella, the cheddar and the parmesan over the noodles. Repeat layering of sauce, noodles and cheese; finish with a cheese layer.
- Bake in preheated oven 30 to 45 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and golden.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 567.7 calories, Carbohydrate 56.4 g, Cholesterol 67 mg, Fat 23.1 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 33.9 g, SaturatedFat 13.1 g, Sodium 1110.3 mg, Sugar 10.6 g
FOUR CHEESE LASAGNA RECIPE
I usually always keep ingredients for this Four Cheese Lasagna on hand because it is so easy to make and seriously tastes so good.
Provided by Kendra Murdock
Categories Main Course
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
- Add pasta and cook for 6-8 minutes (you want them to be slightly undercooked); drain.
- In a blender or with an electric mixer, blend tomato sauce and cottage cheese together until smooth.
- Spoon a little of the sauce mixture in the bottom of a 9x13 baking pan or dish.
- Place a layer of cooked noodles over the sauce, and sprinkle a portion of the mozzarella, the cheddar and the Parmesan cheese over the noodles.
- Repeat layering of sauce, noodles and cheese; finish with a cheese layer.
- Top pan with foil and place in the freezer.
- When ready to eat, thaw in the fridge overnight.
- Remove from the fridge 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 375 degrees and bake for 30 to 45 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and golden.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 279 kcal, Carbohydrate 30 g, Protein 17 g, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Sodium 385 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving
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