My Lasagna Recipe

Thanks to Johnstone’s Vin Blanc Blog for this article and recipe!

Ok, it seems I’ve been hitting the jackpot this weekend with recipes! This is a must-try lasagna dish. The slow cooker produced crisp, crunchy lasagna noodle edges that I adore and wow! the hot sauce had a powerful punch!! This was by far the easiest lasagna I’ve ever thrown together and my husband commented, “it’s the only lasagna I need to bother making from now on!”

If your not a spicy heat lover, reduce the hot sauce, but still give this recipe a try! Thanks to A Year of Crockpotting for sharing the recipe on her blog. I’m glad I stashed it away for a nice winter day.

–1 box uncooked traditional lasagna noodles (I used whole wheat style)
–4 already cooked chicken breast halves, sliced
–1 jar of prepared pasta sauce
–1 cup buffalo wing sauce
–3 red, yellow, or orange bell peppers
–15 oz tub of ricotta cheese
–2 cups shredded cheese (mozzarella and cheddar blend)
–1/2 cup bleu cheese crumbles
–1/4 cup of water (add at very end)

In a large glass bowl, combine cooked and chopped chicken breast, the pasta sauce, and 1 cup of buffalo wing sauce.

Ladle a big spoonful of the sauce into the bottom of your crockpot. Cover with a layer of uncooked lasagna noodles. You’ll have to break them to get a proper fit.

Add a smear of ricotta cheese to the top of the noodles. Add a layer of chopped bell pepper. Sprinkle on a handful of shredded cheese.

Repeat layers until you run out of ingredients.
Add the bleu cheese crumbles, if desired. Put the 1/4 cup of water into your empty pasta sauce jar and shake. Pour the liquid over the top of the entire lasagna.

Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours, or on high for 4-5. When cooking time is complete, unplug and take off the lid of the crock. Let it sit for 20 minutes before cutting into or it will fall apart.

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INGREDIENTS

1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
2 eggs
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 medium onion, minced
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 (16 ounce) jars Alfredo pasta sauce
16 no-boil lasagna noodles
2 pounds cooked and cubed lobster meat
1 (10 ounce) package baby spinach leaves

DIRECTIONS
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.

In a large bowl, stir together the ricotta cheese, eggs, half of the Cheddar, half of the mozzarella cheese and half of the Parmesan cheese.
Mix in the onion, garlic, parsley and pepper.

Spread 1 1/2 cups of Alfredo sauce in the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
Top with a layer of lasagna noodles.
Arrange 1/3 of the lobster meat over the noodles, cover with 1/3 of the ricotta cheese mixture, then 1/3 of the spinach and then another layer of Alfredo sauce.

Repeat this process two more times ending with sauce on top.
Sprinkle the remainder of the Cheddar, mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses over the top.
Give the whole pan a gentle shake to get everything settled in.

Bake, covered loosely with aluminum foil, for 45 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 10 minutes or until the top is browned.
Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

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Bechamel Sauce:
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus 2 tablespoons for the lasagna
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
4 cups whole milk at room temperature
Pinch freshly grated nutmeg
1 1/2 cups tomato sauce, recipe follows
Salt and white pepper
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound ground chuck beef
Salt and pepper
1 1/2 pounds ricotta cheese
3 large eggs
1 pound lasagna sheets, cooked al dente
2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
3 cups shredded mozzarella
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

Bechamel sauce:

In a 2-quart pot, melt 5 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. When butter has completely melted, add the flour and whisk until smooth, about 2 minutes. Gradually add the milk, whisking constantly to prevent any lumps from forming. Continue to simmer and whisk over medium heat until the sauce is thick, smooth and creamy, about 10 minutes. The sauce should be thick enough to coat the back of wooden spoon. Remove from heat and add the nutmeg and tomato sauce. Stir until well combined and check for seasoning. Set aside and allow to cool completely.
In a saute pan, heat extra-virgin olive oil. When almost smoking, add the ground beef and season with salt and pepper. Brown meat, breaking any large lumps, until it is no longer pink. Remove from heat and drain any excess fat. Set aside and allow to cool completely.

In a medium sized bowl, thoroughly mix the ricotta and eggs. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.

Into the bottom of a 13 by 9-inch baking dish, spread 1/3 of the bechamel sauce. Arrange the pasta sheets side by side, covering the bottom of the baking dish. Evenly spread a layer of all the ricotta mixture and then a layer of all the spinach. Arrange another layer of pasta sheets and spread all the ground beef on top. Sprinkle 1/2 the mozzarella cheese on top of the beef. Spread another 1/3 of the bechamel sauce. Arrange the final layer of pasta sheets and top with remaining bechamel, mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Cut the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter into 1/4-inch cubes and top lasagna.

Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place lasagna dish on top, cover and put on the middle rack of the oven and bake until top is bubbling, about 30 minutes. Remove cover and continue to bake for about 15 minutes.

Simple Tomato Sauce:

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 (32-ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
2 dried bay leaves
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, optional
In a large casserole pot or Dutch over, heat oil over medium high heat. Add onion and garlic and saute until soft and translucent, about 5 to 10 minutes. Add celery and carrots and season with salt and pepper. Saute until all the vegetables are soft, about 5 to 10 minutes. Add tomatoes and bay leaves and simmer uncovered on low heat for 1 hour or until thick. Remove bay leaves and check for seasoning. If sauce still tastes acidic, add unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon at a time to round out the flavors.

Add 1/2 the tomato sauce into the bowl of a food processor. Process until smooth. Continue with remaining tomato sauce.

If not using all the sauce, allow it to cool completely and pour 1 to 2 cup portions into freezer plastic bags. This will freeze up to 6 months.

Yield: 6 cups
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour and 20 minutes
Ease of Preparation: Easy

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2 pound dried lasagna noodles
Extra-virgin olive oil
2 pounds ground beef
2 pound ground Italian sausage
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, sliced
3 carrots, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1/4 cup finely chopped Italian flat-leaf parsley
1 tablespoon chopped oregano leaves
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups red wine
2 (28-ounce) cans tomatoes (recommended: San Marzano)
3 tablespoons heavy cream
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 quarts ricotta cheese, (2 containers)
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pound mozzarella cheese, shredded
Grated Parmesan and mozzarella, for topping

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Cook the lasagna noodles in plenty of boiling salted water until pliable and barely tender, about 10 minutes. Stir with a wooden spoon to prevent sticking. Drain the noodles thoroughly and coat with olive oil to keep them moist and easy to work with.

Coat a large skillet with olive oil, add beef and sausage and brown until no longer pink, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. In a food processor, combine the onion, carrots, celery, garlic, basil, parsley, an oregano. Process until pureed, add to the pan with the ground meat and stir to combine. Stir in the flour. Add the wine and cook until it has reduced by half. Stir in the tomatoes and add the heavy cream and the cinnamon.

In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta and the parmesan. Stir in the eggs and season with salt and pepper.

To assemble the lasagna: Coat the bottom of a deep 13 by 9-inch pan with olive oil. Arrange 4 noodles lengthwise in a slightly overlapping layer on the sauce. Then, line each end of the pan with a lasagna noodle. This forms a collar that holds in the corners. Dollop 1/2 of the ricotta mixture over the pasta, spread to the edges with a spatula. Spread 1/2 of the meat mixture over the ricotta. Sprinkle 1/2 of the mozzarella on top of the ricotta. Top with a ladle full of sauce, spread evenly. Repeat with the next layer of noodles, ricotta, sauce, and cheeses. Top last layer with noodles, sauce, shredded mozzarella and Parmesan. Tap the pan to force out air bubbles. Bake for 1 hour. Remove from oven. Let lasagna rest for 30 minutes so the noodles will settle and cut easily. Cut into 2-inch squares and serve.

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Piggly Wiggly Lasagna

Prep: 25 min, Cook: 1:40.
3/4 lb. ground beef
3/4 lb. lean ground pork
1 large onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
3-1/3 cups canned tomatoes, with added purée
6 ounces tomato paste
1/2 cup dry red wine
2 tsp. Italian herb seasoning
1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper
1 lb. part-skim ricotta cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 eggs
1/4 cup parsley, chopped
12 no boil lasagne noodles
1 lb. fat-free mozzarella cheese, sliced
Cook first 4 ingredients in a large heavy pot over medium high heat about 7 minutes, stirring frequently to break up meat, until browned. Discard excess fat. Stir in tomatoes with purée and next 4 ingredients. Bring to a boil, stirring to break up tomatoes. Reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, about 45 minutes, until sauce is slightly thickened.

Preheat oven to 375°F. Combine ricotta cheese, next 3 ingredients and salt and pepper to taste in a large bowl. Cover bottom of a lightly oiled 9×13 inch baking dish with a thin layer of meat sauce. Arrange 4 lasagne noodles in dish. Spoon half of ricotta filling over noodles. Cover with half of mozzarella slices. Spread a third of meat sauce over cheese. Arrange another layer of 4 lasagne noodles in dish. Cover with remaining ricotta filling, remaining mozzarella, then half of remaining sauce. Add a final layer of noodles and top with remaining meat sauce. Cover with foil. Bake 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 15 minutes, until bubbling throughout. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

This recipe serves 12 people. Due to the nature of this recipe, it adjusts the number of servings in multiples of 12 only.

Per serving: calories 322, fat 11.5g, 34% calories from fat, cholesterol 85mg, protein 31.7g, carbohydrates 19.5g, fiber 2.6g, sugar 5.9g, sodium 714mg, diet points 7.4.

Dietary Exchanges: Milk: 0.0, Vegetable: 1.0, Fruit: 0.0, Bread: 0.4, Lean meat: 2.4, Fat: 1.2, Sugar: 0.1, Very lean meat protein: 1.3Per serving:

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Ingredients:

1 tsp. olive oil
1 lb. ground turkey breast
2 cloves garlic, crushed
8-oz. can tomato sauce
28-oz. can crushed tomatoes
salt and pepper to taste
1 tsp. Italian seasoning
12 oz. shredded low-moisture, part-skim mozzarella cheese
12 oz. part-skim ricotta cheese
3/4 c. grated parmesan cheese
6 no-boil lasagna noodles (about 3.5×7″)

Directions:

Spray 8×8 baking dish with cooking spray; preheat oven to 375° Fahrenheit (190° Celsius).
Brown turkey with olive oil and garlic.
Add tomato sauce, tomatoes, salt/pepper, and seasoning.
Simmer 20 minutes.
To assemble lasagna:
- add small amount of sauce to bottom of pan
- layer 2 no-boil noodles
- add some ricotta and mozzarella
- add tomato/meat sauce
- sprinkle with parmesan
- repeat with two more layers of noodles, ending with tomato/meat sauce and parmesan as top layer
Bake uncovered for 30 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
Remove from oven and let rest for about 10 minutes before cutting.

Makes: 9 servings

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Chicken Lasagna
From AllRecipes.com
Cook Time: 1 Hour Ready In: 1 Hour 30 Minutes
Yields: 8 servings

“This lasagna is baked with a creamy blend of cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, Parmesan cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise and lots of cheddar cheese.”
INGREDIENTS:
9 uncooked lasagna noodles
1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed
cream of chicken soup
1 (10.75 ounce) can
condensed cream of
mushroom soup
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
4 cups chopped cooked
chicken breast
4 cups shredded Cheddar
cheese

DIRECTIONS:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add noodles and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
3. In a medium bowl, combine chicken soup, mushroom soup, onion, Parmesan cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise and garlic salt.
4. In a 9×13 inch baking dish, layer 1/3 of the noodles, soup mixture, chicken and cheese; repeat 3 times, ending with cheese.
5. Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour

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