Secret Ingredient Four Cheese Lasagna Recipes

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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



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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.

1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
2 cans (15 ounces each) tomato sauce
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 cups 4% cottage cheese
2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
12 no-cook lasagna noodles (about 7 ounces)
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

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



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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.

1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (28 ounces) tomatoes, undrained
1 can (8 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon fennel seed
2 cups 4% cottage cheese
2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup shredded mild cheddar cheese
1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
2 large eggs
1 pound lasagna noodles, cooked and drained

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



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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

16 ounces uncooked lasagna noodles
1 (26 ounce) can spaghetti sauce
1 pound cottage cheese
8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
8 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

4-CHEESE LASAGNA

Make and share this 4-Cheese Lasagna recipe from Food.com.

Provided by JfsKnight

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11



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Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Shred provolone (can use salad shooter).
  • Combine all the cheese mixture ingredients and mix well.
  • Oil bottom of a 13" x 9" x 2" pan with a thin layer.
  • Add 1/3 cup spaghetti sauce (ladle-full) to bottom of the pan.
  • Place 3-4 noodles across bottom of the pan.
  • Cover with cheese mixture (about 3 tablespoons per noodle) and spread.
  • Add 1/3 cup of spaghetti sauce and repeat until top of pan is almost reached.
  • Add noodles and then add spaghetti sauce on top.
  • Cover with grated parmesan cheese.
  • Cover pan with aluminum foil, shiny side down.
  • Follow baking direction on back of no-cook lasagna box.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 442.1, Fat 27.7, SaturatedFat 14.6, Cholesterol 152.9, Sodium 1404.7, Carbohydrate 21.8, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 15.1, Protein 26.1

15 ounces ricotta cheese
12 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 package provolone cheese
2 eggs
1 tablespoon parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 package no-cook lasagna noodle
olive oil
32 ounces spaghetti sauce
parmesan cheese, grated

SECRET INGREDIENT LASAGNA

The first time I ate this lasagna, I was trying to figure out what spices made this so unique! It has been my favorite ever since.

Provided by dalamy

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 4h

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20



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Steps:

  • Brown ground chuck with onion. Drain off grease and add allspice and garlic. Saute for 3 minutes. Add salt, pepper, fennel, cinnamon, oregano, and basil. Stir until meat is well coated. Stir in tomato paste until meat is well coated. Stir in tomato sauce and water. Simmer covered for 2 hours.
  • Boil 18 of the noodles for 5 minutes just to soften. Drain and rinse with cold water. Lay flat on layered paper towels so the noodles do not stick together.
  • Mix together ricotta cheese, egg, and ½ cup parmesan cheese.
  • Spray a 15 x 11 baking dish with cooking spray. Spread a small amount of sauce on bottom just to keep the noodles from sticking. Then layer in this order: 6 noodles, 1/3 of meat sauce, ½ of ricotta cheese mix, 1/3 cup of parmesan (sprinkle to cover), 1/3 of shredded cheese mix, 6 noodles, 1/3 of meat sauce, ½ of ricotta mixture, 1/3 cup of parmesan cheese(sprinkle to cover), 1/3 of shredded cheese, 6 noodles, 1/3 of meat sauce, 1/3 shredded cheese mix, and 1/3 cup parmesan cheese (sprinkle to cover).
  • Cover loosely with aluminum foil and bake at 350 degrees for about 45 minutes until bubbly. Remove foil and continue baking for 15 additional minutes or until the cheese on top browns slightly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 559.3, Fat 16.6, SaturatedFat 8, Cholesterol 96.6, Sodium 784.8, Carbohydrate 65.9, Fiber 4, Sugar 5.3, Protein 35.4

2 lbs ground chuck
3 tablespoons onion flakes or 1 small onion, finely minced
1/16 teaspoon allspice
1 garlic clove, pressed
1 tablespoon parsley
1 1/2 teaspoons fennel seeds
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon basil
6 ounces tomato paste
15 ounces tomato sauce
1/2 cup water
2 (9 ounce) barilla rolled flat lasagna noodles
15 ounces ricotta cheese
1 egg
1 1/2 cups kraft parmesan cheese
4 -6 cups shredded Italian cheese blend
18 barilla lasagna noodles

CLASSIC LASAGNA WITH A SECRET INGREDIENT OR TWO

I love Italian food. Lasagna is one of my all time favorites. I've never cared much for ricotta cheese though, so for this recipe I always use more mozzarella than ricotta. Hope you like it!

Provided by Ashley Ventura

Categories     Pasta

Time 1h45m

Number Of Ingredients 16



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Steps:

  • 1. Using a large heavy pan, lightly brown the ground beef in olive oil.
  • 2. Add tomatoes (with the juice), tomato paste, water, parsley, salt, garlic powder, pepper, and oregano. *Optional, add 3/4 cup chopped onions.*
  • 3. Simmer uncovered for 30 minutes.
  • 4. Meanwhile, cook lasagna noodles as directed on the package.
  • 5. In a 9"x13" baking pan, spread 1 cup of sauce.
  • 6. Then in same pan, alternate layers of noodles, sauce, ricotta cheese, mozzarella, parmesan, hard-boiled eggs, and zucchini. Ending with sauce, mozzarella and parmesan.
  • 7. Bake at 350°F for 45 minutes, or until bubbling and lightly browned.
  • 8. Eat & Enjoy!

1/2 lb ground beef
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 can(s) tomatoes, canned italian style with juice (28 ounces)
2 can(s) tomato paste (6 ounces each)
2 c water
4 Tbsp parsley, chopped
1 tsp salt
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp oregano, fresh
8 oz lasagna noodles, uncooked
1/2 lb ricotta cheese
1 1/2 lb mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 c parmesan cheese, grated
4 large hard boiled eggs, sliced
2 c zucchini, sliced

CHEESE LASAGNA

An easy vegetarian lasagna with ricotta, mozzarella and Parmesan.

Provided by MOLSON7

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10



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Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 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 and lay lasagna flat on foil to cool.
  • In a medium bowl, combine ricotta, Parmesan, eggs, salt and pepper; mix well.
  • In a medium saucepan, heat oil over medium heat and saute garlic for 2 minutes; stir in spaghetti sauce and Italian seasoning. Heat sauce until warmed through, stirring occasionally, 2 to 5 minutes.
  • Spread 1/2 cup of sauce in the bottom of a 9x13 baking dish. Cover with a layer of noodles. Spread half the ricotta mixture over noodles; top with another noodle layer. Pour 1 1/2 cups of sauce over noodles, and spread the remaining ricotta over the sauce. Top with remaining noodles and sauce and sprinkle mozzarella over all. Cover with greased foil.
  • Bake 45 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly and top is golden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 436.2 calories, Carbohydrate 57.6 g, Cholesterol 119.6 mg, Fat 14.4 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 19.8 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 711.1 mg, Sugar 12.3 g

1 (16 ounce) package lasagna noodles
4 cups ricotta cheese
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
4 eggs
salt and pepper to taste
1 teaspoon olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 (32 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

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