Lasagna Recipe

Note the difference in the last letter of the name. Lasagna is plural and refers to the noodles themselves, also plural. Lasagna is Italian American parlance and refers to the aforementioned cheesy composition, the dish in toto. A lasagna (also spelled lasagnette) is a dish of layered pasta dough that is stretched into a single shape and then baked. Often the name refers to the filling, which is generally a mixture of cheese, meat, and vegetables, and can be presented as a single, or with several layers. In American English, lasagna is generally reserved for the “layered” version, although it can also be made without the “pasta layer” in which the ingredients are placed between a loose-fitting breadcrumb-coated plastic wrapper.

amazing lasagna with greens

Is Lasagna Bad For You?

Due to a large number of carbohydrates and excessive amounts of refined sugar, lasagna is rich in cholesterol, sodium, and saturated fat. It also has a lot of empty calories (that is, calories with no nutritional value).

The added fiber from the noodles will fill you up for a little while, but as a slow-digesting carbohydrate, you won’t be satiated for long. This makes you hungry again fairly quickly and for longer than if you ate the same meal plain, such as an apple or cottage cheese. Because you’ll be hungrier than you were before, you’ll probably eat more of it. To make matters worse, you’ll be eating almost a whole pizza at one sitting. No one needs to explain the dangers of overeating like that. It also causes you to retain water.

How Many Layers Should Lasagna Have?

You can have as many Lasagna layers that you can think of. They can be stackable, and since the layers are soft and pliable, they can come off or stick to each other. Just add to them, right? Right.

When Should Lasagna Be Served?

Lasagna should be served at room temperature when the top layer has started to brown. Once that layer is browned, the layers will be crisp and melty at the same time. But there’s one more benefit. The longer you wait, the more melted the sauce will be when it’s served. Yummm.

Can You Top Lasagna With A Second Layer Of Sauce?

Yes! In fact, top it. And the bottom layers. Turn it over. Toast it. If it’s ready to eat, then make sure you’ve got a bottom crust that’s crispy, then a gooey layer on top and then, finally, a second layer of sauce.

Do you put pasta on the bottom of lasagna?

In American English, “tomato” is sometimes used as a plural pronoun for “tomatoes” and “pasta” is commonly spoken as a plural form of “pasta.” This is the case in the above question, where it would be more appropriate to say “does you put noodles on top of lasagna?”

Does the whole family make lasagna?

Many who make and eat lasagna are part of the extended family, usually with grandmothers and mothers in the lead. It is therefore typical for the whole family to help prepare and cook the meal. Does everyone get a slice? Most families have the tradition of serving lasagna to everyone who comes to dinner (including siblings, other relatives and friends).

lasagna layers

Midwest Lasagna Recipe

This Midwest Homemade Lasagna recipe is a favorite in the family! Quick, easy, and fun to make with your loved ones. Take a taste of this Wisconsin based lasagna.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Lasagna
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Resting Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 450kcal

Ingredients

  • 12 lasagna noodles uncooked
  • 4 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese shredded

Tomato Sauce

  • 1/2 pound lean ground beef
  • 1/2 pound Italian sausage
  • 1 onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 36 ounces pasta sauce
  • 3 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tsp Italian seasoning

Cheese Mix

  • 2 cups ricotta cheese
  • 1/3 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 egg beaten

Instructions

  • Heat oven to 345°F. Cook pasta until al dente. Rinse with cold water and set aside.
  • On a stovetop, brown the beef, Italian sausage, onion, and garlic over medium-high heat. Drain fat.
  • Stir in pasta sauce, tomato paste, and Italian seasoning. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Combine 1.5 cups of mozzarella, 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, ricotta, parsley, and egg.
  • Add 1 cup of the meat sauce to a pan. (9×13) Place 3 lasagna noodles, layer with 1/3 of Cheese Mix and 1 cup of meat sauce. Repeat for additional layers.
  • Cover pan with foil and bake in oven for 35 minutes.
  • Uncover, lightly cover the top with the remaining cheese (mozzarella and parmesan cheese), and bake for another 10-15 minutes. Or until browned and bubbly.
  • Rest Lasagna for 15 minutes before cutting and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 12g | Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 1400mg | Potassium: 880mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8.5g | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 442mg
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