Dads Famous Lasagna Recipes

WORLD'S BEST LASAGNA

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It takes a little work, but it is worth it.

Provided by John Chandler

Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian

Time 3h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 20

Ingredients

1 pound sweet Italian sausage
¾ pound lean ground beef
½ cup minced onion
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
2 (6.5 ounce) cans canned tomato sauce
½ cup water
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 ½ teaspoons dried basil leaves
½ teaspoon fennel seeds
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 ½ teaspoons salt, divided, or to taste
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
4 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
12 lasagna noodles
16 ounces ricotta cheese
1 egg
¾ pound mozzarella cheese, sliced
¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

In a Dutch oven, cook sausage, ground beef, onion, and garlic over medium heat until well browned. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce, and water. Season with sugar, basil, fennel seeds, Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon salt, pepper, and 2 tablespoons parsley. Simmer, covered, for about 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook lasagna noodles in boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes. Drain noodles, and rinse with cold water. In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese with egg, remaining parsley, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
To assemble, spread 1 1/2 cups of meat sauce in the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Arrange 6 noodles lengthwise over meat sauce. Spread with one half of the ricotta cheese mixture. Top with a third of mozzarella cheese slices. Spoon 1 1/2 cups meat sauce over mozzarella, and sprinkle with 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Repeat layers, and top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Cover with foil: to prevent sticking, either spray foil with cooking spray, or make sure the foil does not touch the cheese.
Bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove foil, and bake an additional 25 minutes. Cool for 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 448.2 calories, Carbohydrate 36.5 g, Cholesterol 81.8 mg, Fat 21.3 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 29.7 g, SaturatedFat 9.9 g, Sodium 1400.4 mg, Sugar 8.6 g

FAMOUS LASAGNA

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From here on, this cozy classic will become Your Famous Lasagna, sure to star at weekend parties and weeknight meals for years to come. The noodles are layered with rich meat sauce and creamy ricotta mixed with bright flecks of fresh parsley, and gooey mozzarella helps keep the whole creation together.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Beef Recipes Ground Beef Recipes

Yield Serves 8 to 10

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
16 lasagna noodles (about 12 ounces, or enough for 4 layers in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish)
2 containers (15 ounces each) part-skim ricotta cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley (optional)
1 large egg
Extra-virgin olive oil, for coating
Basic Meat Sauce
1 pound part-skim mozzarella, coarsely grated (4 cups)
4 ounces finely grated Parmesan cheese (1 cup)

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Bring a large pot of water to boil. Generously salt water; add noodles and cook according to package directions. Drain, and rinse with cold water. Lay noodles on a baking sheet, separating layers with parchment or waxed paper.
In a medium bowl, combine ricotta, parsley, and egg. Season with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
Lightly coat a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with olive oil. Begin layering: Place 4 noodles in dish, slightly overlapping. Top with half the meat sauce and 4 more noodles. Top with half the ricotta filling, then half the mozzarella. Repeat the layering process, ending with the mozzarella. Sprinkle top with Parmesan.
Cover with lightly oiled foil. Place on a rimmed baking sheet; bake for 30 minutes. Uncover, and bake until bubbling and browned, 30 to 40 minutes more. Let cool 10 minutes before serving.

DAD'S LASAGNA

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Like my father's rib recipe which I've also posted, this is a recipe which some old buddies of mine recently requested that I post. Back when we all were a little younger, the guys used to come over everytime my Dad made his lasagne. Maybe it was the free meal or maybe it was just that good but this recipe is the reason why lasagna has always been one of my favorite foods. I know that you can substitute ground beef for the sausage (or use both combined) with equal success. I've posted this as 6-10 servings but I know from experience that 4 big guys can polish this off and still ask for more.

Provided by Nurbel

Categories Pork

Time 1h5m

Yield 6-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 lb Italian sausage
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon whole basil
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 lb canned tomato
12 ounces canned tomato paste (2 cans usually)
10 ounces lasagna noodles
2 eggs
3 cups fresh ricotta or 3 cups cream-style cottage cheese
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese or 1/2 cup romano cheese
2 tablespoons parsley flakes
1 teaspoon pepper
1 lb mozzarella cheese, sliced very thin

Steps:

Remove sausage skins and break up the sausage in frying pan.
Brown meat slowly and spoon off excess fat.
Add garlic, basil, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, tomatoes and tomato paste.
Simmer, covered for 15 minutes; stir often.
Set aside when finished.
Meanwhile, cook noodles in boiling salted water until tender; drain; rinse.
In a large bowl, beat eggs; add Ricotta, Parmesan, Parsley, pepper and a tsp of salt.
Mix well.
Now in a 13x9x2 inch baking dish; Layer half the noodles; spread with half the Ricotta cheese/egg mixture; add half the thinly sliced mozzarella and then half the meat sauce.
Repeat.
Bake at 375 F degrees for about 30 minutes.
Alternatively, you could refrigerate until later and then bake for 45 minutes.
Either way let the lasagna stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1000.6, Fat 58.7, SaturatedFat 29.6, Cholesterol 235, Sodium 2789, Carbohydrate 59.1, Fiber 5, Sugar 12, Protein 59.9

DEADLY DELICIOUS LASAGNA

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This is possibly the most fattening, but also most delicious, lasagna ever!

Provided by Paul Kahl

Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian

Time 1h10m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) package lasagna noodles
1 pound pork sausage
2 pounds ricotta cheese
3 (26 ounce) jars spaghetti sauce
1 pound grated Parmesan cheese
1 pound shredded mozzarella cheese
½ pound spinach, rinsed and chopped

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 575 calories, Carbohydrate 38.7 g, Cholesterol 87.4 mg, Fat 33.4 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 29.8 g, SaturatedFat 16.5 g, Sodium 1262 mg, Sugar 12.2 g