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Rich Lasagna

Rich Lasagna

Linda Larsen
Lasagna is made of pasta layered with a sauce, cheese, vegetables, and usually some type of meat. It's a perfect make-ahead recipe and can easily feed a crowd. This casserole also freezes very well, so when you're making a lasagna recipe, double it!

It's almost impossible to ruin lasagna. The noodles are now no-boil, so you can just layer the food and bake it. Pasta sauces come in all flavors, and cheeses are pre-grated and so easy to use.

Lasagna doesn't have to be made in a casserole; recipes for skillet lasagna provide the same flavors and textures with less work. And you can even make lasagna in the crockpot! So it's up to you; a layered dish you can make ahead, a lasagna that cooks all day, or a skillet creation that's last minute. Let's cook!

Lasagna Recipes

  • Tex Mex Skillet Lasagna
    Southwest flavors infuse this easy one dish skillet meal. The topping of cold tomatoes and buttery avocado really adds a nice finishing touch.
  • Lasagna Sandwiches
    For a nice twist kids (and everyone else) will love, bake your lasagna in a bun! This recipe uses crusty rolls instead of lasagna noodles.
  • Easy Lasagna
    Just five ingredients make this lasagna super fast to put together. You could add onions, garlic, or other vegetables if you'd like.
  • Chicken Lasagna
    I love this recipe; it's rich and creamy, but with lots of vegetables. You could make it with cooked turkey or ham too.
  • Potato Lasagna
    For those who can't eat wheat, using potatoes as the 'pasta' is a delicious and easy solution.
  • Black Bean Lasagna
    A meatless lasagna is made hearty with black beans and onions. Salsa adds a southwest kick.
  • Midwestern Lasagna
    This variation on the classic lasagna doesn't have a white sauce. Instead, gemelli noodles are layered with cheese and a rich, thick meat sauce.
  • Cheesy Skillet Lasagna
    Mafalda are mini lasagna noodles. They are what gives this excellent quick recipe the texture of regular lasagna.
  • Vegetarian Lasagna
    You can use ricotta or tofu in this delicious dish. It can be made completely vegan by substituting vegan cheeses for the mozzarella, provolone, and Parmesan. Vegan Gourmet and Sheese are two good brands.
  • Rich Lasagna
    This is a classic! Cream cheese is the secret ingredient in this delicious recipe.
  • Overnight Lasagna
    Frozen meatballs and spinach make this lasagna flavorful. You don't need no-boil noodles for this recipe, and you don't have to cook the noodles separately!
  • Crockpot Lasagna
    Yes, you can make lasagna in the slow cooker! The noodles will get quite soft in this recipe, but that's okay.

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