Lasagna is a comfort food that can be enjoyed by all. Whether it’s made with ground beef, turkey, or chicken, lasagna recipes are simple to make and can be adapted to fit any taste.
There are also many variations of lasagna, such as bolognese, carbonara, and pesto. Whatever the flavor, lasagna is sure to satisfy.
1. Ravioli Lasagna
Ingredients:
- 1 pound ravioli
- 1 jar (24 ounces) of marinara sauce
- 1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and ground black pepper to taste
- 8 lasagna noodles
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup olive oil
Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Cook ravioli according to package directions. Drain well.
In a large saucepan over medium heat, cook the marinara sauce, tomatoes, and onion until heated through. Add the ravioli and parsley; season with oregano, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer.
Spread half of the sauce on the bottom of the baking dish. Arrange lasagna noodles over the top. Pour the remaining sauce over the noodles. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and olive oil. Bake for 25 minutes or until bubbly.
2. Seafood Lasagna
Ingredients:
- 1 can of black beans
- 1 jar pasta sauce
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 a red onion, diced
- 1/2 a green bell pepper, diced
- 8 ounces tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1 lasagna noodle of your choice (I used whole wheat)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. In a large bowl, mix together black beans, pasta sauce, shrimp, red onion, green bell pepper, and tomato sauce. Spread mixture in the bottom of an 11×13 inch baking dish.
Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese. Layer lasagna noodles on top. Bake for 20 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly. Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
3. Slow-Cooker Lasagna
Ingredients:
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 can (10 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained
- 4 cups ricotta cheese
- 4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 tablespoons chopped parsley leaves
Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). In a large bowl, mix together ground beef, diced tomatoes, water, tomato sauce, sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Set aside.
Cook lasagna noodles according to package instructions; drain. Spread 1 cup of the beef mixture in the bottom of a slow cooker. Top with one layer of lasagna noodles. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup of ricotta cheese.
Sprinkle with 1/2 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers. Pour the remaining beef mixture over top. Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or until heated through and bubbly.
Meanwhile, cook wild rice according to the package directions. Stir in parsley. (Mixture will be hot.) Serve with beef mixture.
4. Taco Lasagna
Ingredients:
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 1 can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 can tomato sauce
- 1 envelope of taco seasoning
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 8 lasagna noodles
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- Hot sauce (optional)
Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain fat. Add the tomatoes, tomato sauce, taco seasoning, and cheddar cheese.
Stir well. Spread the mixture into the baking dish. Cover with lasagna noodles. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and onion. Bake for 30 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly. Serve with hot sauce, if desired.
5. Traditional Lasagna
Ingredients:
- 1 can of Italian-seasoned diced tomatoes
- 1/2 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 8 lasagna noodles
- 3 tablespoons olive oil or butter
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves (optional)
Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned; drain. Add the onion, garlic, salt, and pepper. Cook until the vegetables are soft.
Stir in the tomatoes and bring to a simmer. Spread the mixture evenly over the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Layer one-third of the lasagna noodles over the meat sauce. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of ricotta cheese and 1 tablespoon of Parmesan cheese. Repeat layering two more times.
Dot with 1 tablespoon of olive oil or butter and sprinkle with parsley if desired. Bake for 30 minutes, or until heated through and bubbling.
Conclusion
Lasagna is a delicious and versatile dish that can be made with many different ingredients. There are endless recipes to choose from, so everyone can find one that they love.
Whether you prefer a classic lasagna with meat sauce or something a little more unique, there is definitely a lasagna recipe out there for you. Why not give it a try today?
