Best Ellens Killer Lasagna Recipes

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DEADLY DELICIOUS LASAGNA



Deadly Delicious Lasagna image

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

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

"KILLER" LASAGNA



This was originally my Mom's recipe and used to be a favorite when we were kids. I always requested it for my Birthday dinner.

Provided by Melissa Nunnink

Categories     European

Time 1h30m

Yield 12-15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 lb Italian sausage (I use Spicy Turkey sausage)
1/2 lb ground beef (I use ground Turkey breast)
1 teaspoon minced garlic, about
1 tablespoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt (I usually use less than this)
1 (1 lb) can whole tomato (Cut up and use the juice also)
2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
2 cups ricotta cheese or 1 (10 ounce) carton ricotta cheese (I use the low fat version)
1 cup cottage cheese (lowfat or non-fat)
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons parsley flakes
2 eggs, beaten
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
lasagna noodle, cooked (Just enough for two layers in a large Glass Pyrex baking pan)
1 lb mozzarella cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Brown the sausage and ground meat and drain all the fat.
  • Add all the other ingredients for the meat filling and simmer on the stove, uncovered, for about 1/2 hour.
  • I usually add a bay leaf or two.
  • Mix up the cheese filling and set aside in fridge until ready to use.
  • Put the noodles in salted water and cook until soft when poked with a fork.
  • When the noodles are done, drain the noodles and rinse off with cold water so they can be handled easily.
  • Spray the baking pan with a non-stick spray and put a layer of noodles down on the bottom of the pan. It is OK to cut some of the noodles to fit into the pan if they do not fit whole.
  • Spread half the cheese filling over the noodels, then half of the mozarella cheese on top of that, then half of the meat sauce over the grated mozarella cheese.
  • REPEAT layers and then top with more mozarella cheese.
  • Bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting into it.
  • Leftovers can be easily stored in the freezer.

THE BEST LASAGNA



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A long-simmered beef ragu lets the brightness of the tomatoes shine through while developing a meaty richness. Our ricotta is mixed with nutty Parmesan that tempers the sharp garlic and adds flavor. We worked hard to get the right balance of the ricotta and tomato sauce in the layers since each element has their own voice. Our lasagna also uses less mozzarella than many other recipes - we prefer the creaminess of ricotta over the stringiness of melted mozzarella. Look for the shorter noodles - you won't need to cut them when assembling the lasagna.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 5h

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 pound ground beef
2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for greasing
3 ounces pancetta, cut into 1/8-inch pieces
1 large carrot, cut into 1/8-inch pieces
1 large celery stalk, cut into 1/8-inch pieces
1 medium yellow onion, cut into 1/8-inch pieces
6 cloves garlic, finely grated
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup tomato paste
1/2 cup dry white wine
Two 28-ounce cans whole peeled tomatoes
2 large sprigs basil
1 large piece of Parmesan rind
1 pound dried lasagna noodles (see Cook's Note)
2 cups whole milk ricotta
1 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
8 ounces whole milk mozzarella, grated on the large holes of a box grater (about 2 cups)

Steps:

  • Place the beef in a large bowl and "pull" it apart with two forks as if you were shredding pulled pork, breaking up the clumps and loosening the meat without compacting it.
  • Heat the oil in a Dutch oven or large heavy pot over medium-high heat. Add the pancetta and cook, stirring occasionally, until the fat has rendered and the meat is golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer the pancetta to a large bowl with a slotted spoon, leaving the fat in the pot.
  • Spread the beef in an even layer in the same pot and cook undisturbed until lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Toss and continue to cook, breaking up any clumps and scraping up any browned bits from the pot, until the meat is browned and completely cooked, 5 to 6 minutes. Transfer the browned meat with a slotted spoon to the bowl with the pancetta, leaving the fat in the pot.
  • Reduce the heat to medium. Add the carrots, celery, onions, half the garlic, the bay leaf, oregano, red pepper flakes, nutmeg, 2 teaspoons salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper to the pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender but not browned, 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring constantly, until it's very fragrant and brick red colored, about 2 minutes. Stir in the wine, bring to a boil and reduce until the liquid is very thick and no smell of alcohol remains, 6 to 8 minutes. Add the tomatoes and the reserved pancetta and beef, bring to a boil and then reduce the heat to low. Add the basil and Parmesan rind and simmer, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid has evaporated and the sauce resembles sloppy joes, 2 to 2 1/2 hours. There shouldn't be any rapid bubbles while cooking. Instead, the ragu should release occasional small bubbles. If the ragu reduces too quickly, add 1/2 cup of water and continue cooking. Repeat if necessary. The ragu needs the full 2 to 2 1/2 hour cook time to develop the flavors.
  • Discard the bay leaf, basil and Parmesan rind. Break up any remaining clumps of meat with the back of a spoon, making an even textured sauce. Season with salt and set aside until ready to assemble.
  • Arrange a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Cook the noodles, stirring occasionally and separating them to prevent sticking, until softened and bendable but are still hard and chalky in the center, about 5 minutes. Transfer the noodles to a large bowl of cold water and set aside until ready to assemble.
  • Stir together the ricotta, 1 cup of the Parmesan, the remaining grated garlic and 2 teaspoons salt in a medium bowl until thoroughly combined. Set aside until ready to assemble.
  • Lightly oil a 13-by-9-inch glass or ceramic baking pan. Spread 1 cup of the ragu evenly in the bottom of the pan. Lay a single layer of noodles over the ragu (if you're using long noodles, you will need to cut some noodles to fill the gaps). Spread 1 1/2 cups of the ragu over the noodles. Dollop 3/4 cup of the ricotta mixture over the ragu and spread lightly with a small offset spatula. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup of the mozzarella, followed by another layer of noodles. Repeat with the remaining pasta, ragu, ricotta mixture and mozzarella, creating 4 layers of pasta and ending with the remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella. (The lasagna should come just above the top of the pan but it will sink down slightly as it cooks.) Top with the remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan.
  • Lightly oil a piece of foil and cover the pan. Put the pan on a rimmed baking sheet to catch any drips. Bake the lasagna until bubbling gently around the edges, about 1 hour.
  • Remove the lasagna from the oven and increase the oven temperature to 450 degrees F. Remove the foil and then continue to bake the lasagna until the top is browned and crisp around the edges, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Let sit 10 minutes before serving.

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

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

MUELLER'S CLASSIC LASAGNA



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While their new iteration simplifies things a bit, we love this original recipe for Mueller's lasagna, which starts with a homemade meat-and-tomato sauce and ends with one decadent, satisfying bite.

Provided by Mueller's Pasta

Categories     Dinner     Pasta     Bake     Tomato     Ground Beef     Beef     Lasagna     Kid-Friendly     Small Plates

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 pound ground beef
3/4 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons salad or olive oil
1 (15-ounce) can tomatoes
2 (6-ounce) cans tomato paste
2 cups water
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon oregano leaves
1/2 package (8 ounces) Mueller's lasagna noodles
1 pound ricotta
8 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded or thinly sliced
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large, heavy pan, lightly brown beef and onion in oil. Add tomatoes (put through blender or cut with edge of spoon), tomato paste, water, parsley, salt, sugar, garlic powder, pepper, and oregano; simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes. Meanwhile, cook lasagne noodles as directed on box; drain. In a 13x9-inch baking pan, spread about 1 cup of sauce. Then alternate layers of lasagne noodles, sauce, ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan, ending with sauce, mozzarella, and Parmesan.
  • Bake at 350°F for 40 to 50 minutes until lightly browned and bubbling. Allow to stand for 15 minutes; cut in squares to serve.
  • This recipe is made available as a courtesy by Mueller's Pasta, a trademark of TreeHouse Foods Inc.

DAVE GROHL'S BADASS LASAGNA



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Dave Grohl shared this family favorite with me, and it's the best lasagna I have ever tasted! I make mine dairy free by swapping out the butter for 4 extra tablespoons of olive oil and the mozzarella and Parmesan with vegan alternatives.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 3h45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

6 tablespoons olive oil
4 tablespoons lightly salted butter, plus more for greasing the pan
3 small onions, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
3 stalks celery, finely chopped
2 carrots, peeled and finely chopped
2 bay leaves
2 1/2 pounds plant-based ground beef alternative
3 tablespoons tomato paste
7 ounces marinara sauce or tomato passata
1 1/2 cups red wine
1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
4 pinches ground nutmeg
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
9 no-boil lasagna sheets
14 ounces whole milk mozzarella, coarsely grated
2 ounces grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • Heat the oil and butter in a large flame-proof pan over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until softened, about 10 minutes. Add the garlic, celery, carrots and bay leaves and cook, stirring frequently, until soft, about 10 minutes.
  • Turn the heat up to medium-high. Add the plant-based ground beef alternative and break up with a fork if necessary. Add the tomato paste and marinara sauce and cook until bubbly, about 2 minutes.
  • Splash in the red wine and cook until it has evaporated. Remove the bay leaves, then pour in the broth and add the nutmeg, 3 pinches of salt and a sprinkle of pepper.
  • Simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally and adding a splash of water if dry, until the sauce has darkened and thickened and all the flavors have infused, about 2 hours.
  • Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) with a rack in the center. Grease an 8-by-12-inch broiler-safe baking dish or lasagna pan with butter.
  • Spoon a thin layer of sauce into the bottom of the pan. Top with a layer of 3 pasta sheets, followed by a third of the remaining sauce and a third of the mozzarella and Parmesan. Repeat the layers with the pasta, sauce and cheeses twice more until you have 3 layers in total.
  • Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake until the lasagna is bubbling and the cheese is melted, about 25 minutes.
  • Remove the foil and turn the oven to broil, keeping the lasagna on the center rack. Cook to crisp the top, being careful not to let it burn, 10 to 15 minutes more.
  • Let cool for 15 minutes. Then it's ready to eat.

ELLEN'S KILLER LASAGNA



ELLEN'S KILLER LASAGNA image

This recipe came from my old, trusty Better Homes & Gardens Cookbook that I started my marriage with. The lasagna has proved to be a real winner down through the past 39 years.

Provided by Ellen Bales

Categories     Pork

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb italian sausage, no casings
1 clove garlic, minced
1 Tbsp basil
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 can(s) (1 lb.) tomatoes
2 can(s) (6 oz.ea.) tomato paste
10 oz lasagna noodles
2 eggs
3 c fresh ricotta or cream-style cottage cheese
1/2 c grated parmesan or romano cheese
2 Tbsp parsley flakes
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1 lb mozzarella cheese, sliced very thin

Steps:

  • 1. In a large skillet, brown the meat slowly; spoon off excess fat. Add next 5 ingredients. Simmer uncovered 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • 2. While meat is browning, cook noodles according to package instructions in large amount boiling salted water till tender; drain and rinse. Beat eggs.
  • 3. Add remaining ingredients to eggs,except mozzarella and noodles.
  • 4. Layer half the noodles in a 13x9x2 in. baking dish; spread with half the Ricotta filling; add half the mozzarella cheese and half the meat sauce. Repeat layers.
  • 5. Bake in a 375-degree oven for about 30 minutes (or assemble early and refrigerate; bake 45 minutes). Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
  • 6. Serve with a green salad and pass the garlic bread!

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