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    10 Best Lasagna Recipes

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    When it comes to warm, cozy, and comforting dinners, homemade lasagna is at the top of the list. It takes some time to prep and layer, but then you can just pop it into the oven, and enjoy a cheesy, hearty, and delicious meal for dinner. Plus, it's easy to make ahead, stores well, and freezes well, so you can prep this days or weeks in advance and just pop it into the oven on a busy weeknight. So if you are wondering "how to make lasagna", you are in the right place. Today, we are sharing over 10 best lasagna recipes including meat lasagna, chicken lasagna, vegetarian lasagna, lazy day lasagna (pasta bakes anyone?), and lasagna soup.

    Over 10 best lasagna recipes including comforting meat lasagna, white chicken lasagna, vegetarian lasagna, lazy day lasagna (pasta bakes), and lasagna soup. | aheadofthyme.com

    Best Lasagna Recipes

    Easy Meat Lasagna

    Classic easy meat lasagna is the ultimate Italian comfort food with layers of tender lasagna, meaty tomato sauce, cheese filling and melted cheese on top.

    Classic easy meat lasagna is the ultimate Italian comfort food with layers of tender lasagna, meaty tomato sauce, cheese filling and melted cheese on top. | aheadofthyme.com

    Creamy White Chicken and Spinach Lasagna

    Creamy white chicken and spinach lasagna with tender shredded chicken is the most comforting creamiest cheesiest white lasagna. Easy to make ahead & freeze.

    Creamy white chicken and spinach lasagna with tender shredded chicken is the most comforting creamiest cheesiest white lasagna. Easy to make ahead & freeze. | aheadofthyme.com

    Lasagna Roll Ups

    Lasagna roll ups are a twist on traditional lasagna. Lasagna noodles are filled with cheese and meat sauce and rolled up. Make ahead and freezer-friendly!

    Lasagna roll ups are a twist on traditional lasagna. Lasagna noodles are filled with cheese and meat sauce and rolled up. Make ahead and freezer-friendly! | aheadofthyme.com

    Vegetarian Lasagna with Spinach

    This Vegetarian Lasagna with Spinach is creamy, cheesy, and delicious. This classic Italian dish gets a meatless upgrade in this vegetarian version.

    This Vegetarian Lasagna with Spinach is creamy, cheesy, and delicious. This classic Italian dish gets a meatless upgrade in this vegetarian version. | aheadofthyme.com

    Butternut Squash Lasagna

    Butternut squash lasagna is a delicious, warm and cozy vegetarian lasagna to make this fall when the your family is craving major comfort food this fall.

    Butternut squash lasagna is a delicious, warm and cozy vegetarian lasagna to make this fall when the your family is craving major comfort food this fall. | aheadofthyme.com

    Lazy Day Lasagnas

    Pasta Bake with Sausage (Baked Ziti)

    Pasta bake with sausage (baked ziti) is a lazy day lasagna with layers of pasta tossed in a rich meat sauce, layered with mozzarella, and baked.

    Pasta bake with sausage (baked ziti) is a lazy day lasagna with layers of pasta tossed in a rich meat sauce, layered with mozzarella, and baked. | aheadofthyme.com

    Cheesy Tortellini and Sausage Bake

    Quick and easy, cheesy tortellini and sausage bake is a delicious 30-minute dinner packed with flavour. A family-favourite comfort food for busy weeknights.

    Quick and easy, cheesy tortellini and sausage bake is a delicious 30-minute dinner packed with flavour. A family-favourite comfort food for busy weeknights. | aheadofthyme.com

    Ground Turkey Pasta Bake

    Ground turkey pasta bake is an easy yet impressive meal that is cozy, comforting, and satisfying. A family-friendly casserole dinner ready in 45 minutes.

    Ground turkey pasta bake is an easy yet impressive meal that is cozy, comforting, and satisfying. A family-friendly casserole dinner ready in 45 minutes. | aheadofthyme.com

    Best Lasagna Soups

    Lasagna Soup

    Lasagna soup is a twist on a classic Italian recipe with all the same delicious comforting flavors in the form of a hearty one pot soup.

    Lasagna soup is a twist on a classic Italian recipe with all the same delicious comforting flavors in the form of a hearty one pot soup. | aheadofthyme.com

    White Chicken Lasagna Soup

    White chicken lasagna soup is a thick and creamy soup version of this classic Italian dish. It’s quick and easy to make in just 30 minutes.

    White chicken lasagna soup is a thick and creamy soup version of this classic Italian dish. It’s quick and easy to make in just 30 minutes. | aheadofthyme.com

    Storing and Reheating Instructions

    Lasagna is one of those dishes that store well and reheats well — in fact leftovers might even be better the next day. Plus, they freeze really well both before and after baking.

    • How to store lasagna before baking: Store assembled uncooked lasagna in the refrigerator for up to 2 days, covered with aluminum foil.
    • How to store and reheat lasagna after baking: Store in the pan, sealed with aluminum foil, or transfer to an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, cover with aluminum foil and place in the oven at 350 F for 20-25 minutes, or until heated through. You can also reheat a single roll up in the air fryer uncovered at 350 F for 10 minutes, or in the microwave for a few minutes.
    • How to freeze lasagna before or after baking: Store lasagna (either uncooked or cooked) in the freezer for up to 3 months, covered in foil. I would recommend using a disposable aluminum pan for assembling the lasagna in if you are planning to freeze it. To cook frozen uncooked lasagna roll ups, allow it to thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Then bake according to recipe instructions.
    • How to reheat frozen lasagna:
      • To reheat frozen uncooked lasagna, allow it to thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Then bake according to recipe instructions.
      • To reheat frozen cooked lasagna, allow it to thaw in the refrigerator or kitchen counter. Then, reheat in the same way that you would with lasagna stored in the refrigerator.

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    Over 10 best lasagna recipes including comforting meat lasagna, white chicken lasagna, vegetarian lasagna, lazy day lasagna (pasta bakes), and lasagna soup. | aheadofthyme.com

    10 Best Lasagna Recipes


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    • Author: Sam Hu | Ahead of Thyme
    • Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
    • Yield: 9-12 servings
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    Over 10 best lasagna recipes including comforting meat lasagna, white chicken lasagna, vegetarian lasagna, lazy day lasagna (pasta bakes), and lasagna soup. One of my favorite lasagna recipes is this classic meat lasagna.


    Ingredients

    For the lasagna noodles:

    • 9 dry lasagna noodles
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 teaspoon salt

    For the meat sauce:

    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 1 lb. ground beef
    • 1 cup onion, finely chopped
    • 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
    • 3 cups tomato sauce
    • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • ¼ cup fresh parsley, finely chopped 

    For the cheese mixture:

    • 2 cups ricotta cheese
    • 1 + ½ cups mozzarella cheese, shredded and divided
    • ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated and divided
    • 1 egg, beaten
    • ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped

    Instructions

    1. Preheat oven to 375 F.
    2. Cook the lasagna noodles: Bring a large pot of water to a boil over medium high heat. Add lasagna noodles, olive oil and salt and cook until al dente (fully cooked but still firm), or according to package directions, about 10 minutes. Rinse the noodles under cold water to stop the cooking process and set aside in the pot.
    3. Prepare the meat sauce: Heat oil in a large pot or Dutch oven for 2 minutes over medium-high heat until the oil is sizzling hot. Add ground beef and cook for 5-7 minutes until browned. Add onion and garlic. Stir well to combine and continue cooking for 3-4 minutes until tender. Pour tomato sauce, tomato paste, salt and parsley. Stir well to mix and bring the meat sauce to a simmer. Turn the heat down to low and let it simmer for 10 minutes uncovered. Set aside.
    4. Prepare the cheese mixture: In a medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese, 1 cup mozzarella, ¼ cup Parmesan, beaten egg, and parsley. Stir well to combine together.
    5. Assemble the lasagna:
      1. Sauce: Evenly spread 1 cup of the meat sauce in a 9x13 baking pan.
      2. Noodles: Place 3 lasagna noodles evenly apart over the meat sauce.
      3. Cheese: Spread ½ of the cheese mixture evenly over the noodles.
      4. Sauce: Spread ½ the remaining meat sauce on top.
      5. Noodles: Top with another layer of 3 lasagna noodles.
      6. Cheese: Spread remaining half of cheese mixture.
      7. Noodles: Top with last 3 pieces of lasagna noodles.
      8. Sauce: Add remaining meat sauce on top.
      9. Shredded cheese: Top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
    6. Bake the lasagna: Lightly grease a large piece of aluminum foil and cover the pan with the greased side inside. Greasing the foil prevents the melted cheese from sticking to the foil while baking. Bake the lasagna covered for 45 minutes. Then, remove the foil and bake uncovered for another 20 minutes or until the melted cheese turns golden brown and bubbly. Optionally, turn on broiler on high and broil for 3-4 minutes to get a crispy and brown cheesy crust. But keep a close eye on the broiler as things can burn quickly.
    7. Cool down: Let the lasagna cool for 10 minutes before serving.

    Notes

    How to store lasagna before baking: Store assembled uncooked lasagna in the refrigerator for up to 2 days, covered with aluminum foil.

    How to store and reheat lasagna after baking: Store in the pan, sealed with aluminum foil, or transfer to an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, cover with aluminum foil and place in the oven at 350 F for 20-25 minutes, or until heated through. You can also reheat a single roll up in the air fryer uncovered at 350 F for 10 minutes, or in the microwave for a few minutes.

    How to freeze lasagna before or after baking: Store lasagna (either uncooked or cooked) in the freezer for up to 3 months, covered in foil. I would recommend using a disposable aluminum pan for assembling the lasagna in if you are planning to freeze it. To cook frozen uncooked lasagna roll ups, allow it to thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Then bake according to recipe instructions.

    How to reheat frozen lasagna:

    • To reheat frozen uncooked lasagna, allow it to thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Then bake according to recipe instructions.
    • To reheat frozen cooked lasagna, allow it to thaw in the refrigerator or kitchen counter. Then, reheat in the same way that you would with lasagna stored in the refrigerator.
    • Prep Time: 25 minutes
    • Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
    • Category: Pasta
    • Method: Bake
    • Cuisine: Italian

    Keywords: 10 best lasagna recipes, lasagna recipes, how to make lasagna, easy lasagna, comfort food, lasagna

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    1. leslie says

      December 11, 2021 at 2:34 pm

      I've tried a few on this list already. My family's fav is the white chicken lasagna. SOO good!!!

      ★★★★★

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      • Sam Hu | Ahead of Thyme says

        December 19, 2021 at 10:06 am

        Thank you so much Leslie!

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