Best Cindys Hearty Lasagna Recipes

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HEARTY LASAGNA



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Here's a dish that's perfect to share with your sweetie! The heart on top is an easy touch which makes the lasagna extra special. Because you can make it ahead, you won't have to feel rushed when it's time to enjoy your meal. -Marcy Cella, L'Anse, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 can (28 ounces) Italian diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 carrots, halved
2 celery ribs, halved
12 ounces lasagna noodles
1 carton (15 ounces) ricotta cheese
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef, onion and garlic in oil until meat is browned and onion is tender; drain. Stir in tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, oregano, sugar, salt and pepper. Place carrots and celery in sauce. Simmer, uncovered, for 1-1/2 hours, stirring occasionally. , Meanwhile, cook lasagna noodles according to package directions. Drain; rinse in cold water. Remove and discard carrots and celery. , In a greased 13x9-in. baking dish, layer one-third of the noodles, one-third of the meat sauce, one-third of the ricotta, one-third of the mozzarella and one-third of the Parmesan. Repeat layers once. Top with remaining noodles and meat sauce. , Cut a heart out of aluminum foil and center on top of sauce. Dollop and spread remaining ricotta around heart. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 45 minutes. Remove and discard foil heart. Let stand 10-15 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 391 calories, Fat 16g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 790mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

HEARTY VEGETABLE LASAGNA



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This hearty, vegetable lasagna is the only lasagna my husband will eat. We love it!!! Hope you all enjoy as much as we do.

Provided by Sue

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (16 ounce) package lasagna noodles
1 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
¾ cup chopped green bell pepper
¾ cup chopped onion
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 (26 ounce) jars pasta sauce
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 (15 ounce) container part-skim ricotta cheese
4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
2 eggs
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook the lasagna noodles in a large pot of boiling water for 10 minutes, or until al dente. Rinse with cold water, and drain.
  • In a large saucepan, cook and stir mushrooms, green peppers, onion, and garlic in oil. Stir in pasta sauce and basil; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes.
  • Mix together ricotta, 2 cups mozzarella cheese, and eggs.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread 1 cup tomato sauce into the bottom of a greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Layer 1/2 each, lasagna noodles, ricotta mix, sauce, and Parmesan cheese. Repeat layering, and top with remaining 2 cups mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake, uncovered, for 40 minutes. Let stand 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 462.5 calories, Carbohydrate 49.6 g, Cholesterol 76.9 mg, Fat 19.5 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 23.2 g, SaturatedFat 8.8 g, Sodium 843.2 mg, Sugar 13.8 g

CINDY'S HEARTY LASAGNA



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Number Of Ingredients 20

3/4 - lb ground round
vegetable cooking spray
1 - C chopped onion
3 - garlic cloves
1/4 - chopped fresh parsley
1 - (28oz) can whole tomatoes, undrained and chopped
1 - (14 1/2 oz)can Italian stlye stewed tomatoes
undrained and chopped
1 - (8 0z) can no-salt added tomato sauce
1 - (6oz) can tomato paste
2 - tsp dried oregano
1 - tsp dried basil
1/4- tsp pepper
2 - C nonfat cottage cheese
1/2- C finely grated fresh parmesan cheese
1 - (15oz) container nonfat ricotta cheese
1 - egg white
12 - cooked lasagna noodles
2 - C shredded progolone cheese
fresh oregano springs (opt.)

Steps:

  • Cook meat in large saucepan over med. heat til browned , drain & set aside. Wipe pan w/ paper towel. Coat pan w/ cooking spray; add onion & garlic and saute 5 min. Return meat to pan. Add 2 T parsley and next 7 ingredients: bring to boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 min. Uncover, simmer 20 min. Re

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