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Classic Lasagna

December 2, 2014 by Great Grub, Delicious Treats

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This homemade classic lasagna recipe is absolutely delicious and one that will be requested over and over. A delicious comfort food that satisfies those pasta cravings, those cheese cravings and it’s an easy lasagna recipe to prepare. And, the leftovers are to die for! This meat lasagna recipe is even better the second day. 

A close up photo of a serving of classic lasagna on a white plate.

Loaded with gobs of cheese, from the mozzarella cheese, to the cottage cheese (can substitute Ricotta cheese for a more traditional lasagna recipe), to the Parmesan cheese, this is one extra cheesy lasagna recipe everyone will love. You can also add more mozzarella cheese if you’d like it even more cheesy. Like I’ve said many times, you can never have enough cheese.

Classic Lasagna Recipe

Do you have a family favorite meal that you have been making for ages and ages? Well, this Classic Lasagna recipe is one that I have been making since my son was little. As a young mom, I can remember heading to the grocery store and usually buying the stuff to make this and another family favorite, Farfalle with Sausage. At least once a month I made this simple lasagna recipe. Being a stay at home mom, I loved to cook and did a lot of it, always making different meals and this easy meat lasagna recipe was one of our favorites that is still being requested often.

A serving of Classic Lasagna on a white plate.

Easy Lasagna Recipe

The last time I made this classic lasagna was probably about a month ago. My daughter, Halie, did not even know I made this homemade lasagna recipe with cottage cheese. While she was helping me, she was surprised when I asked her to get the cottage cheese out of the fridge. Halie had no clue that I have used this all these years. That’s funny to me because she doesn’t even like cottage cheese, but she loves this classic lasagna! Classic lasagna recipe with ricotta cheese is just as delicious. Substituting ricotta cheese for cottage cheese is a more authentic Italian lasagna recipe.

Another view of a serving of Classic Lasagna

Favorite Go-To Classic Lasagna Recipe

Totally a delicious comfort food that the whole family will enjoy and a favorite go-to lasagna recipe that will be gobbled up in no time. Everyone loves this classic lasagna and we hope that it will become a family favorite lasagna in your house too. And to make things even easier, the oven ready lasagna noodles are perfect to use as well and makes preparing this meal even quicker. So if you are craving good Italian food, and a delicious Italian lasagna recipe, try this classic lasagna. I promise, you will absolutely love this homemade lasagna recipe.

How to Store Leftover Lasagna

If there are any leftovers, place in an airtight container and once cooled, place in the refrigerator. The leftovers reheat very well and tastes amazing even over the next couple days. 

Ingredients to Make Classic Lasagna

  • Ground beef
  • Onion, chopped
  • Garlic cloves, minced
  • Olive oil
  • Tomato sauce
  • Water, use the tomato sauce can
  • Tomato paste
  • Oregano
  • Basil
  • Salt
  • Black pepper
  • Mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • Cottage cheese, or ricotta cheese
  • Parmesan cheese
  • Lasagna noodles, you will only need about 15 noodles

How To Make Classic Lasagna

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1 – Preheat the Oven and Prepare Baking Dish

Preheat the oven to 350° and spray a large baking dish or lasagna pan with a non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.

Step 2- Making the Meat Sauce

In a large skillet, over medium high heat, heat oil, onions and garlic for a few minutes then add ground beef. Cook until meat is no longer pink and onions are tender. Drain grease, then return to pan. Next, add tomato sauce, tomato paste, water, seasonings and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low and simmer for 20-25 minutes. While the meat mixture is cooking, using a large pot, cook pasta according to package directions for al dente, rinse and set aside. Spray a large casserole dish with a non stick spray then add a small amount of meat sauce to the bottom of the dish.

Step 3 – How to Layer Lasagna

After adding a layer of meat sauce to the bottom of the baking dish, add a layer of lasagna noodles. Spread cottage cheese or ricotta cheese on top of pasta, add a layer of meat sauce and then sprinkle with parmesan cheese. Next add mozzarella cheese and then repeat layering process ending with the remaining sauce then topped with mozzarella cheese.

Step 4 – How to Bake Lasagna

Spray a piece of aluminum foil with a non-stick spray then cover lasagna. Spraying the foil will help keep the cheese from sticking. Bake in preheated oven for approximately 50-60 minutes. Remove foil and cook for an additional 10 minutes. That’s it! Easy and so delicious.

Step 5 – Serving Classic Lasagna

Place on the table and let your family or guest serve themselves by putting a serving in their individual bowl or plate. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.

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Try This Deliciously Cheesy Classic Lasagna Today

This classic lasagna recipe is absolutely delicious and so easy to make. It’s full of flavor and is a family favorite lasagna recipe. I have been making this lasagna for over 30 years. With a combination like that, there’s no reason not to give it a try. I know you’ll find yourself making it again and again, especially on those cold fall and winter days.

A three collage photo of Classic Lasagna.

Looking for More Delicious Casserole Recipes?

  • Italian Sausage Penne Casserole
  • Spicy Tater Tot Casserole,
  • Broccoli Cheddar Tater Tot Casserole
  • Farfalle with Sausage, plus many more.
  • and here is a delicious Easy Ground Beef Pasta recipe from Deliciously Seasoned you might enjoy too.

The Best Meat Lasagna Recipe

Classic Lasagna

Great Grub, Delicious Treats
An easy and delicious, cheesy, classic lasagna recipe that has been in the family for 30+ years. Always a favorite Italian casserole recipe.
4.62 from 602 votes
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Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 1 hr 10 mins
Total Time 1 hr 40 mins
Course Dinner, Main Meals
Cuisine Italian
Servings 10 Servings
Calories 736 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • (2) 15 ounce cans tomato sauce
  • 15 ounce can water, use the tomato sauce can
  • 12 ounce can tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon basil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 24 ounce mozzarella cheese, shredded (can use more)
  • 16 ounce cottage cheese, or ricotta cheese
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 16 ounce box lasagna noodles, you will only need about 15 noodles

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • In a large skillet, add olive oil, chopped onions and garlic. Saute for 3-4 minutes.
  • Add ground beef and cook until completely browned, drain fat. Return to pan.
  • Add tomato sauce, tomato paste, water, oregano, basil, salt and pepper.
  • Bring to a boil over medium heat, reduce heat to low, cover and cook for approximately 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente, rinse and set aside.
  • Lightly spray a 14 x 11½ x 2¼ baking dish (or two smaller size baking dishes) with a non stick spray then add a small amount of meat mixture in the bottom of dish. Spread around.
  • Add lasagna noodles (approximately 5, they will overlap onto each other).
  • Next, spread ½ of the cottage cheese on top of pasta.
  • Spoon ⅓ meat mixture on top of cottage cheese.
  • Sprinkle with ½ the Parmesan cheese.
  • Next add ⅓ of the mozzarella cheese.
  • Repeat with another layer of pasta, cottage cheese, meat mixture, Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese.
  • Final layer is pasta, remaining meat mixture and remaining cheese.
  • Spray a piece of aluminum foil with non-stick cooking spray. Cover with foil, cook for approximately 50-60 minutes. Remove foil and cook for an additional 10 minutes.

Notes

Nutritional values are approximate.
 
Please note that these values can change with different brands and any modifications made to the recipe. For the most accurate information, use a nutritional calculator with the exact brands and measurements.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 736kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 46gFat: 39gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 130mgSodium: 1681mgPotassium: 1103mgFiber: 4gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 1459IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 496mgIron: 5mg
Keyword Classic Lasagna, Easy Lasagna Recipe, Lasagna
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  1. Andi

    December 12, 2016 at 5:42 pm

    I made for my hubby and 20 of our friends and family for his birthday-everyone loved it! Even the kids! New tradition!

    • Great Grub, Delicious Treats

      December 12, 2016 at 8:07 pm

      Awesome Andi!! I’m so glad everyone loved this lasagna. Happy birthday to your hubby! :)

  2. LaShelle

    December 12, 2016 at 3:41 pm

    Hi, getting ready to make this recipe. Is it better to use cottage instead of ricotta, and also can red wine be used instead of water? Thanks.

    • Great Grub, Delicious Treats

      December 12, 2016 at 8:08 pm

      Hi LaShelle, I use cottage cheese. I’ve just always have and love it. Never tried the red wine in place of water. Let me know how it turned out with the red wine. :)

  3. Ujala

    December 5, 2016 at 1:17 pm

    Can you use 1 pound of beef instead of 2?

    • Great Grub, Delicious Treats

      December 5, 2016 at 7:46 pm

      Yes you can Ujala. Enjoy! :)

  4. Greeneyedgirl

    December 3, 2016 at 5:22 pm

    So you think you could use the no-bake noodles?

    • Paul

      December 9, 2016 at 9:58 am

      I used “oven ready” noodles and it came out just fine.

  5. Lilly Ray

    November 19, 2016 at 5:10 am

    I made this lasagne on Monday for a Christmas dinner party, it was very much enjoyed by all!

    • Great Grub, Delicious Treats

      November 19, 2016 at 11:40 am

      Awesome Lilly Ray! I’m glad everyone enjoyed it! Thank you for sharing. :)

  6. Jauan

    November 6, 2016 at 5:26 pm

    This is the first recipe I’ve tried for lasagna. I must say I don’t particularly eat the same thing several times in a week, but this tasted so good I couldn’t help but finish it in 4 days! I’m on my way to the market for more ingredients now.

    • Great Grub, Delicious Treats

      November 6, 2016 at 6:35 pm

      Awesome Jauan! I’m so glad you have enjoyed this lasagna recipe. It’s definitely a keeper. Thanks for sharing. :)

  7. Magali B.

    November 2, 2016 at 9:43 am

    I made this for dinner last night and we absolutely loved it! I used park skim ricotta and Newman’s spaghetti sauce instead of regular tomato sauce. It was amazing!!!

    • Great Grub, Delicious Treats

      November 2, 2016 at 10:23 am

      Thank you for sharing Magali! I’m so glad everyone LOVED this recipe!! :)

      • Magali Bonczyk

        November 2, 2016 at 1:07 pm

        I even had some that was left over for lunch today and it was still as amazing :) thanks for sharing this recipe

        • Great Grub, Delicious Treats

          November 2, 2016 at 1:38 pm

          Awesome! It’s always good the next day, maybe even better than the first! ;)

  8. Savannah eaton

    October 19, 2016 at 9:49 am

    Is there any way to make a smaller batch from this for a family of 3? Like half this size. Thanks!

    • Great Grub, Delicious Treats

      October 22, 2016 at 10:47 am

      Hi Savannah, yes you can half everything to make a smaller amount. Or you can make the amount the recipe calls for and freeze the remainder for a delicious dinner later! :)

    • Jennifer

      October 31, 2016 at 6:36 pm

      I make mine in two 9X9 pans and freeze one for later.

      • Great Grub, Delicious Treats

        November 6, 2016 at 6:49 pm

        Great idea Jennifer! Thanks for sharing. :)

  9. Carrie Tarr

    October 11, 2016 at 6:31 am

    I cannot to try this, maybe even throw in a couple tomatoes!! Yummo!!!

  10. onerecipes.info

    October 1, 2016 at 2:33 am

    I like

  11. Casey Nicolello

    August 27, 2016 at 6:47 pm

    I made your lasagna recipe this evening and loved it. I made many changes and additions with what I like but used your basic, classic recipe as my template. I have to say that this is the best lasagna that I have ever made. Your recipe was clear and concise and the ingredient list was spot on. I used Italian sausage, my own sofrito, mushrooms and a little wine I had in the fridge. I’m pleased with the results and am writing this down so I can repeat it. Thank you for an excellent recipe!

    • Great Grub, Delicious Treats

      August 28, 2016 at 1:58 pm

      Hi Casey, thank you for sharing and I’m glad you loved this lasagna recipe! Your lasagna sounds delicious! :)

  12. Lynette

    July 25, 2016 at 8:36 pm

    Hello!
    Your recipe sounds great! When using basil do you use dry or fresh? Thank you! =)

    • Great Grub, Delicious Treats

      July 25, 2016 at 8:47 pm

      Hi Lynette, thank you so much! I hope you enjoy it! I use dry basil. :)

  13. Karina

    July 17, 2016 at 6:19 pm

    Can I make this in the crockpot? I usually make lasagna there and I don’t boil the noodles before. Will that be okay?

    • Great Grub, Delicious Treats

      July 17, 2016 at 7:13 pm

      Hi Karina, I have never actually made this recipe in the crock pot. If you have success let me know! Thanks so much! :)

  14. Dulce

    July 12, 2016 at 10:18 pm

    Hello im Dulce. I ran into your recipe this is my 1st time making lasagna im making it tonight for dinner i really hope it comes out perfect i added sugar and ketchup to my sauce so far it tasted great thank you for making this recipe easy.

  15. Victoria

    June 28, 2016 at 10:50 am

    Have,a quick question i made lasagna with just ricotta cheese and the cheese part it tasted grainy did I do something wrong should have done half Ricotta and half cottage cheese

    • Great Grub, Delicious Treats

      June 29, 2016 at 9:55 am

      Hi Victoria, not sure why it was grainy tasting, but try it next time with just the cottage cheese. You will love it! :)

    • Josie

      July 6, 2016 at 11:42 am

      ricotta cheese is grainy, I always use cottage cheese and my lasagna never tastes ‘hairy’

  16. Janna

    June 20, 2016 at 8:49 am

    Can you freeze this recipe?

    • Great Grub, Delicious Treats

      June 21, 2016 at 9:34 am

      You sure can Janna! :)

      • Anita

        June 25, 2016 at 7:41 pm

        I’ve never made lasagna before and I came across your recipe on Pinterest, and it was amazing! Super easy to make, easy directions, and awesome flavor! However, the sauce was a little too watery. Is there anything I can adjust to make the sauce a little thicker? Thank you for your input.

        • Great Grub, Delicious Treats

          June 26, 2016 at 8:57 am

          Hi Anita, I’m glad you enjoyed the lasagna and am happy the directions were easy to follow. I’m sorry your lasagna turned out a little watery. Next time just add less water. Not a full can, maybe 1/2 can. :)

          • kandice boyleston

            August 15, 2016 at 8:09 am

            I found pre cooked noodles in the grocery store that says they’re already ready to use, no boiling required. Do you think these would work ok?

            • Great Grub, Delicious Treats

              August 15, 2016 at 7:28 pm

              Hi Kandice, I’m sure they will work just fine. I’ve just never used them. Let me know how it works out. :)

  17. Jennifer

    June 11, 2016 at 1:29 pm

    This is my go to lasagna recipe. So easy and the kids love it!

    • Great Grub, Delicious Treats

      June 12, 2016 at 8:25 am

      Awesome Jennifer! I’m so glad you and your family love this recipe! :)

  18. Melissa

    June 6, 2016 at 1:01 pm

    I’ve always boiled the noodles for the lasagna, but accidentally picked up the no boil (over ready) ones. Will I get the same result or will it be a bit more crunchy?

    • Great Grub, Delicious Treats

      June 7, 2016 at 10:03 am

      Hi Melissa, I’ve seen lasagna made both ways but I always boil my noodles prior. Let me know how it turns out if you wouldn’t mind! :)

  19. Liz

    June 5, 2016 at 2:23 pm

    I found your recipe months ago after struggling to find the “perfect” lasagna. I have to say it is now the only recipe I will use for lasagna!! It is by far the tastiest and easiest recipe, and anyone who tries it LOVES it!! The only change I make is slight, I use a pound of Italian sausage and a pound of ground beef; I only do that because I love Italian sausage so much! Thanks again, your lasagna has definitely become a family favorite!!

    • Great Grub, Delicious Treats

      June 5, 2016 at 3:18 pm

      Hi Liz, that’s awesome! Thank you so much for sharing! I’m sooo glad that you have enjoyed this lasagna recipe and will for a long time to come! It definitely isn’t difficult to make and it’s so good! I have a pasta recipe with has hot Italian sausage in it that is AMAZING!! My kids favorite meal EVER!!! :)

      • Elise

        June 5, 2016 at 3:30 pm

        Can you please give us that recipe for the one with hot Italian sausage.

        • Great Grub, Delicious Treats

          June 5, 2016 at 3:55 pm

          Hi Elise, I certainly can, here is the link. https://www.greatgrubdelicioustreats.com/farfalle-with-sausage/
          It’s SO DELICIOUS!!!

  20. Teresa

    June 4, 2016 at 11:33 pm

    Made this tonight, was a huge hit! Thank you for sharing this with us. I was wondering, does this freeze well? And if so, would you freeze before or after baking? Thanks! ?

    • Great Grub, Delicious Treats

      June 5, 2016 at 8:24 am

      Hi Teresa! I’m glad this was a huge hit! That’s awesome! I have froze it both ways, but we usually eat all of ours in a couple meals so I rarely ever freeze mine. :)

  21. Ms Baluks

    March 24, 2016 at 5:54 pm

    Thank you so much for this recipe! It was so simple to follow and as a first time lasagna maker I was pleasantly surprised by how well it turned out. I made it 3 days ago and I am still enjoying this delicious dish-all by myself! I will definitely be making it for final exams week to ease the stress so that I don’t have to worry about having a good meal at the end of a stressful day.

    • Great Grub, Delicious Treats

      March 26, 2016 at 9:41 am

      Hi Ms Baluks, I’m so glad you enjoyed this lasagna. This will definitely make finals week easier not having to worry about preparing meals. I wish you the best on your finals and hope you ace all of them! :)

      • BiJon

        April 1, 2016 at 10:18 pm

        I made lasagna first time by using this recipe and I too was surprised by how awesome it tasted!!!!! So yummy :)

        • Great Grub, Delicious Treats

          April 2, 2016 at 9:47 am

          Hi Bijon,
          It’s not difficult to make and it does taste SO good! I’m glad you chose my recipe to try for your first time making lasagna! It makes great left overs too! Thanks so much for sharing!! I appreciate the feedback! Have an awesome weekend! :)

          • Carol

            June 4, 2016 at 9:06 am

            I know that lasagna is going to have a lot of calories, but this looks SO good, and the recipe seems so simple that I want to try it, using turkey. [Don’t eat beef] Do you have any idea re. how many calories it would be w/ beef? jw …and thx so much for sharing it…delish! ;)

            • Great Grub, Delicious Treats

              June 5, 2016 at 8:31 am

              Hi Carol, no I sure don’t but I bet this would be delicious with turkey! Let me know how it turns out if you end up making it, if you wouldn’t mind! :)

    • MaryAnn N

      April 2, 2016 at 1:19 pm

      I love this lasagna the second or third time better than the first.

      • Great Grub, Delicious Treats

        April 2, 2016 at 7:31 pm

        Hi MaryAnn, Yay, I’m glad you are enjoying this lasagna! Thank you for sharing! I truly appreciate your support and thank you for trying my recipes! :)

  22. Michelle

    February 19, 2016 at 12:22 am

    Im planning on making this for a dinner party Saturday. Do you think it would be ok to make the meat sauce the day before and refrigerate? Then just have everything ready to assemble Saturday…or maybe even assemble everything day before so I just have it ready to pop in the oven Saturday? Trying to lessen my stress Saturday since this is my first time making it and I also get so flustered hosting dinner parties!

    • Great Grub, Delicious Treats

      February 20, 2016 at 4:33 pm

      Hi Michelle, I’m so sorry that I’m just seeing your message. It went to my spam folder. The answer is yes, you sure can make it ahead of time for convenience. I hope this lasagna turned out wonderful! :)

  23. Alexa D.

    February 10, 2016 at 5:45 pm

    I made this lasagna recipe tonight and it turned out beyond delicious! It was so easy and tasted amazing! This recipe will for sure be my # 1 recipe for lasagna now! Thank you for sharing your recipe :-)

    • Great Grub, Delicious Treats

      February 10, 2016 at 8:48 pm

      Hi Alexa,
      I’m so glad that you loved this lasagna! Yes, it’s pretty easy to make and is so delicious!! Left overs are great too! Thank you for sharing! :)

  24. hanee jang

    February 6, 2016 at 4:11 pm

    Hi, thank you so much for a great recipe! I couldn’t help leaving a comment! My husband loved the lasagna I made follwing this recipe and I made it again tonight and it turned out awesome again! Tastes so yummy and it was so easy to follow, even for me who came from Korea and never made Lasagna or much used oven before! Thanks a lot! <3

    • Great Grub, Delicious Treats

      February 6, 2016 at 10:50 pm

      Hi Hanee jang, thank you for your comment. I’m so glad you and your husband enjoyed this lasagna! I’m also glad the directions were easy for you to follow. Thanks again for sharing! :)

  25. Allison Sawyer

    January 20, 2016 at 2:44 pm

    This is the first lasagna recipe I’ve made all on my own! So easy to follow! It’s in the oven now and smells delicious!

    • Great Grub, Delicious Treats

      January 20, 2016 at 6:22 pm

      Hi Allison, Oh yummm… how did your lasagna turn out? I’m glad the recipe was easy to follow. I hope your family enjoyed their dinner?!! :)

  26. Gina

    January 19, 2016 at 11:08 pm

    I tried this last night and my family loved it! Thanks so much for a great classic lasagna recipe!

    • Great Grub, Delicious Treats

      January 20, 2016 at 6:20 pm

      Hi Gina, I’m so glad your family enjoy this lasagna recipe! You are so welcome! :)

  27. Veronica

    January 10, 2016 at 1:41 pm

    Thank you so much for sharing this recipe. It sound and looks absolutely delicious. Can’t wait to try it. ?

    • Great Grub, Delicious Treats

      January 10, 2016 at 1:50 pm

      Hi Veronica,
      Thanks for your comment. I know you will love this! :)

  28. Elise

    January 10, 2016 at 10:31 am

    Fantastic! Throughout all my years of searching for “The PERFECT Lasagna…my husband and I agree that I have found it. Thank you so much for sharing. This will be made again and again!

    • Great Grub, Delicious Treats

      January 10, 2016 at 11:55 am

      Hi Elise,
      Oh that is fantastic! I’m glad you gave my recipe a try! Hopefully it will be a family favorite for years and years in your family like it has been in ours! Thank you for sharing!! :)

  29. Andi Schmidt

    January 9, 2016 at 10:54 am

    I just made this today. I needed a hearty meal for this cold weekend of calving in Missouri. It is the best lasagna recipe I’ve tried. Thank you! I always hate reading comments about people liking a recipe, followed by all of the changes they made to it. But I did make two changes that I am only mentioning because I read the comments before I made hoping someone else had done these things. 1. I did use oven ready lasagna. 2. I used a little Italian sausage (at the request of my sis-n-law). I probably did about 1.5lbs of hamburger and 1/2 lb of Italian sausage. I contemplated omiting the seasoning because of the flavor of the sausage but stuck to the recipe on that.

    • Great Grub, Delicious Treats

      January 9, 2016 at 3:33 pm

      Hi Andi,
      I’m glad you enjoy the lasagna! I have made it with sausage as well, in the past, and it’s delicious! Thank you for sharing your changes. I appreciate your comment. If you like Italian sausage, you should try my Farfalle with Sausage. It’s DELISH!!! :)

  30. Leticia

    January 7, 2016 at 10:28 pm

    Sounds delish and I want to try and make it this weekend. But instead of tomato sauce can I use crushed tomatoes?

    • Great Grub, Delicious Treats

      January 9, 2016 at 3:35 pm

      Hi Leticia,
      Sure, give it a try. Are you still going to use the tomato paste along with the tomatoes?

  31. Sadie

    January 7, 2016 at 9:59 am

    Could I use oven ready noodles instead? I made this recipe the other day and we all loved it (I used regular lasagna noodles and cooked them first like the recipe states). But I’m due with baby 3 in 2 weeks and I wanted to assemble 2 of these for my freezer so I want to use the oven ready noodles. Thoughts?

    • Great Grub, Delicious Treats

      January 7, 2016 at 9:12 pm

      Hi Sadie, first off, congratulations with baby #3! That is sooo exciting! I’m glad you all loved this lasagna! I’m sure it will be fine. The regular noodles freeze well too. Let me know how it turns out if you do use the oven ready noodles. Best wishes for an easy delivery and a healthy baby! :)

      • Sadie

        January 11, 2016 at 1:42 pm

        You’re too sweet! Thanks for the response and we’ll wishes – cooking up a couple batches this week and using oven ready noodles. I’ll let you know how it goes! :)

  32. Rebecca

    January 5, 2016 at 4:43 pm

    I made lasagna tonight as a request from my oldest daughter who will be heading back to college next week. I used this recipe, but used ricotta instead of cottage cheese. I might add, this was my first time EVER making lasagna!! It was so yummy!!!

    • Great Grub, Delicious Treats

      January 9, 2016 at 3:54 pm

      Hi Rebecca, I’m so glad you enjoy this lasagna recipe. It wasn’t hard to make, was it? I agree with you, it’s sooo yummy! Thanks for sharing! :)

  33. Joyce Cook

    January 3, 2016 at 4:23 pm

    How could you makes this without the ricotta cheese, not a fan of ricotta cheese, but the rest sounds delicious. Thank you

    • Great Grub, Delicious Treats

      January 3, 2016 at 7:22 pm

      Hi Joyce, you should try it with the cottage cheese. You will be amazed at how delicious this lasagna is! :)

  34. Mo

    December 29, 2015 at 9:10 am

    I am a newly wed and wanted to try to impress my husband who had a mother who was a wonderful cook and owned her own italian restaurant. When he tried this, he said it was a keeper! I’m pretty sure he ate it for breakfast, lunch, and dinner for 2-3 days because he loved it so much! thanks again for sharing! Will definitely be a keeper in my household!! :) Making it again tonight for my brother!

    • Great Grub, Delicious Treats

      December 29, 2015 at 8:15 pm

      Hi Mo, that is awesome! I’m so glad you both loved this recipe! I hope your brother enjoys it too! Thank you for sharing. You should try my Farfalle with Sausage. It’s my children’s favorite meal of all time, along with this lasagna. :)

  35. t

    December 25, 2015 at 12:09 pm

    Took a huge risk and made this for Christmas Eve dinner. IT WAS FABULOUS!!! EVERYONE was scraping their plates with bread! Thank you for a simple, easy to follow and yet traditionally delicious recipe!!!!!

    • Great Grub, Delicious Treats

      December 25, 2015 at 5:40 pm

      Hi T, Thank you so much for sharing! This lasagna has been an all time favorite with my whole family! It’s simple and delicious! I’m glad everyone enjoyed their Christmas Eve dinner! Merry Christmas! :)

  36. Laura

    December 22, 2015 at 6:56 am

    This looks amazing. My daddy’s birthday is Christmas Eve and he requested lasagna, so I was so excited when I came across this recipe. I look forward to making it!

    • Great Grub, Delicious Treats

      December 25, 2015 at 5:36 pm

      Hi Laura, Happy Birthday to your Dad! I hope your dad enjoyed the lasagna for his birthday! :)

  37. Crystal

    December 10, 2015 at 9:53 am

    I could only find 6oz cans of tomatoe paste and I just wanted to double check that you want me to add both cans.. It just seems like a lot, so I wanted clarification. Thanks!

    • Great Grub, Delicious Treats

      December 10, 2015 at 12:21 pm

      Hi Crystal, yes go ahead and use two 6oz cans. That is the correct amount. Thanks for your comment. :)

  38. Sarah

    December 7, 2015 at 10:13 am

    Delicious! Even as leftovers. I made this lasagna for dinner the other night with just a few modifications…cooked mushrooms into the sauce. Used half beef, half Italian sausage. Half ricotta, half cottage cheese. Sprinkled basil over the top layer of cheese before baking (mmm, so aromatic!) Wish I had used a deeper dish because the juices boiled over in my oven. Would like to try again with cheddar too! Ate this for breakfast today. Still just as good. Had it with a side of garlic bread & salad. Mmmmm! It was my first time making lasagna EVER & my whole family loved it. Thanks for the recipe, the sauce was delicious & this was a great starting point for me to get creative in the kitchen as I learn how to cook. ?

    • Great Grub, Delicious Treats

      December 8, 2015 at 6:45 am

      Hi Sarah, your modifications sound delicious!! I’m so glad you and your enjoyed this recipe. Thank you so much for sharing! Best wishes to you and your family for the holidays! :)

  39. Sarah

    November 8, 2015 at 10:23 am

    I made this for my very picky S.O. I was nervous he would not like it. He really enjoyed it. I used ricotta instead of cottage cheese, since I was unsure how he’d react to the small bits in cottage. Still turned out great.

    • Great Grub, Delicious Treats

      November 8, 2015 at 10:39 am

      Hi Sarah, I’m glad he liked it! My daughter doesn’t like cottage cheese and she didn’t know that it was in this recipe. She’s been eating this lasagna for years and when she found out, she couldn’t believe it! Needless to say, she still loves the lasagna! I’m happy that you made it and you both enjoyed this recipe! Thank you for sharing! :)

  40. Kat

    October 4, 2015 at 3:50 pm

    What is a can of water? Is it just 15oz of tap water? And when does it get added. I did not see that in the directions. Thanks! Looking forward to making this. Haven’t made lasagna before.

    • Great Grub, Delicious Treats

      October 4, 2015 at 4:55 pm

      Hi Kat, yes it’s just a 15oz can of tap water added in when you add the sauce and paste. You are gonna love this lasagna!! Let me know how it turned out for you, if you would! :)

      • Kat

        November 8, 2015 at 9:25 am

        This was so much fun to make!! It turned out very well. I cooked it in a 9×13 pan and it was fine. I did have a few pieces of pasta leftover, but no biggie!
        I may have had mine in a little too long-it wasn’t loaded with sauce, and my ricotta was a little dry. But all in all, this was delicious and I will definitely be making this again!

        • Great Grub, Delicious Treats

          November 8, 2015 at 10:35 am

          Hi Kat, I’m glad you liked this lasagna! I sometimes have left over noodles too. I’m glad you’ll be making this again! Thank you so much for your comment! :)

  41. Susan

    September 29, 2015 at 6:28 pm

    This recipe is so delicious! I actually made it about 3 weeks ago. Made a 9×13 pan and a 9×9 pan with this recipe. Baked the 9×13 pan the day I made them & froze the small pan. We just had the smaller pan for dinner this evening and it was every bit as delicious as the first one, maybe even a little better(if that’s possible)! Thanks for sharing!!

    • Great Grub, Delicious Treats

      September 29, 2015 at 6:45 pm

      Hi Susan!! I’m so glad you made it and loved it!! It definitely is a favorite among our family! Thank you for sharing!! :))

  42. Lana

    September 28, 2015 at 3:55 pm

    I love this recipe! I tried a different one that was way more complicated and it turned out terrible . But this one is perfect! My kid loves it and so do I! Thank u for sharing :)

    • Great Grub, Delicious Treats

      September 28, 2015 at 4:07 pm

      Hi Lana, I’m so glad you and your family enjoyed this lasagna! Thank you for sharing, I appreciate your feedback! :)

  43. Jammie Curry

    September 19, 2015 at 3:45 pm

    I’m making lasagna for the very first time and I’m using ur recipe cuz it looked easy and with my four kiddos complaining they r hungry it was the fastest one. I just hopes it turns out ok. Thank you for posting it. Hope there r more recipes to come.

    • Great Grub, Delicious Treats

      September 21, 2015 at 8:41 pm

      Hi Jammie, how did your lasagna turn out? Did your kiddos like it? We all love this lasagna and I’ve been making it forever! It is fast and pretty easy. Thank you for your comment. :)

  44. Chris

    September 6, 2015 at 4:47 pm

    Hi. I am going to make the lasagna one day and serve it the next evening. Should I bake it on the day I assemble it and then reheat it on the next day or only assemble it on the first day and then bake it the day I am serving it? If I bake it the day I assemble it, how long will it take to reheat from the fridge?

    • Great Grub, Delicious Treats

      September 6, 2015 at 9:31 pm

      Hi Chris, either way works. I would make it and then cook it the next day. Enjoy! :)

  45. Kristi

    September 2, 2015 at 8:07 am

    Hello,

    If I do an 13*9 dish, will I have enough mixture left over to a 7*9 or 8*8?

    • Great Grub, Delicious Treats

      September 2, 2015 at 8:21 am

      Hi Kristi, yes you should have enough.:)

  46. Ivonne

    August 15, 2015 at 6:04 pm

    I have made several different ground beef lasagna recipes and this is by far my now go. Simple and delicious above all. I did not have dry basi on hand, but tons of fresh that I used on replace of. At final preparation I even like that I had extra sauce (extra placed in the freezer for future use) at least based on my 4-layered pasta dish.

    Thank you for sharing this recipe.

    • Great Grub, Delicious Treats

      August 15, 2015 at 6:36 pm

      Hi Ivonne, I’m so glad you enjoyed this lasagna! It definitely is a great recipe! Thank you so much for sharing you experience making this! I truly love feedback. Thanks again! :)

  47. toya

    July 31, 2015 at 4:09 pm

    ????..NOBODY knew it was my 1st time making this! instructions were awesome not to complicated…THANKS!!!????

    • Great Grub, Delicious Treats

      July 31, 2015 at 8:01 pm

      Hi Toya, I’m glad this worked out for you! That’s great! I hope everyone enjoyed the lasagna! Thanks for sharing! :)

  48. Vanessa

    July 20, 2015 at 10:00 am

    This recipe looks delicious, I am also going to try it with 1lb of ground beef and 1lb of italian sausage as I have both on hand. My only question is do you prefer the cottage cheese or ricotta cheese? Is it much of a difference, taste-wise? Thanks for the recipe, I can’t wait to try it tonight!

    • Great Grub, Delicious Treats

      July 21, 2015 at 1:47 pm

      Hi Vanessa, I personally prefer the cottage cheese. You should try it with both and let me know which is your favorite. I just have always used cottage cheese in this recipe. I’m excited to hear how your dinner turned out! Let me know, ok? Enjoy, and thank you for the comment! I appreciate it very much! Have an awesome day! :)

  49. Ashleigh

    July 12, 2015 at 12:33 pm

    I’m trying this with 1lb ground beef & 1 lb Italian sausage! Hope it turns out ok lol.

    • Great Grub, Delicious Treats

      July 18, 2015 at 7:31 am

      Hi Ashleigh, I have used sausage with ground beef in the past and it was delicious! Let me know how it turned out! :)

  50. Jayme

    June 29, 2015 at 3:36 pm

    If I cut the recipe in half, do I still cook it for an hour?
    Thanks!

    • Great Grub, Delicious Treats

      June 30, 2015 at 5:06 am

      Hi Jayme, it might not take the whole hour, but just check it periodically while it’s cooking. I would check it after 40-45 minutes. :)

  51. Jazzy

    June 20, 2015 at 8:25 am

    I met the perfect guy n he has asked for lasagna as the the first meal I’ve made for him….I HAVE NEVER made lasagna before I told him I could because it seems simple looked Good so I’m trying it out tonight for him hopefully it comes out right….

    • Great Grub, Delicious Treats

      July 6, 2015 at 4:33 am

      Hi Jazzy, I hope your lasagna turned out wonderful for your perfect guy and you both loved it! :)

  52. Anndria

    June 7, 2015 at 2:56 pm

    Can we fix the mixer then freeze it to cook later in the month?

    • Great Grub, Delicious Treats

      June 9, 2015 at 8:32 am

      Hi Anndria, I’m thinking you are asking if you can make the meat mixture, freeze it and then use it later? Yes you can.

  53. Maerlene

    May 23, 2015 at 1:05 pm

    Hello
    Can I cut the recipe in half and make in a 8×8 pan?

    • Great Grub, Delicious Treats

      May 25, 2015 at 12:04 pm

      Yes Maerlene, you sure can. :)

  54. Elowyn

    May 22, 2015 at 7:29 pm

    It says to cook meat mixture for 15 – 20 min. How do I know how long, what should it look like?

    • Great Grub, Delicious Treats

      May 25, 2015 at 12:07 pm

      Hi Elowyn, after you have cooked the ground beef and added the rest of the ingredients, you are basically just letting it simmer for the 15-20 minutes. I hope this helps. :)

  55. Marco Covarrubias

    April 29, 2015 at 11:59 pm

    I would just like to mention that even though the basil and oregano are mentioned under ingredients, they’re never mentioned again during the instructions, the recipe says to add spices along with tomato paste and other ingredients but basil and oregano are herbs, thank you.

    • Great Grub, Delicious Treats

      May 7, 2015 at 12:09 pm

      Thanks Marco, I will change it on my directions. :)

  56. Laura

    April 20, 2015 at 9:20 am

    Do you think it would work if I used the “oven ready” lasagna noodles so I don’t have to boil them?

    • Great Grub, Delicious Treats

      April 24, 2015 at 8:40 am

      Hi Laura, I haven’t used those type of noodles so I am not sure, but it should work fine. :)

  57. Marcus

    April 18, 2015 at 3:46 pm

    Will this recipe work in a 13×9 baking dish?

    • Great Grub, Delicious Treats

      April 18, 2015 at 4:35 pm

      Hi Marcus, it sure will, you just might have leftover ingredients but you could make an 8 x 8 baking dish too if you have one. :)

  58. Stephanie

    April 18, 2015 at 2:58 pm

    Would 1lb of meat be ok?

    • Great Grub, Delicious Treats

      April 18, 2015 at 4:36 pm

      Hi Stephanie, yes it will work with using only 1 lb of meat. It will just be more saucy but that should work out fine. Enjoy! :)

  59. Diana

    March 27, 2015 at 3:09 pm

    Making this tonight. Can’t wait to try it :) thank you!.

    • Great Grub, Delicious Treats

      March 27, 2015 at 4:43 pm

      Hi Diana, sounds like you are going to have a delicious dinner! ;)
      Thank you for your comment. Let me know how you and your family enjoyed this lasagna.

  60. Lynn

    March 8, 2015 at 10:08 am

    If I make two smaller pans can one be frozen?

    • Great Grub, Delicious Treats

      March 8, 2015 at 3:16 pm

      Hi Lynn, yes you can freeze one. :)

      • Beth

        May 25, 2015 at 4:42 pm

        If frozen, can you take it straight from freezer to oven or should it be thawed first? If it can go straight from freezer to oven how long should it be cooked?

        • Great Grub, Delicious Treats

          May 25, 2015 at 6:52 pm

          Hi Beth, I haven’t taken mine from the freezer to oven. We usually would finish ours over a couple of days. I personally would probably defrost it first. :)

  61. Lisa

    March 1, 2015 at 6:44 pm

    How much is one can of water?

    • Great Grub, Delicious Treats

      March 1, 2015 at 6:46 pm

      Hi Lisa, it’s one 15 oz can of water. Thanks for asking. I’ll update the recipe to state that. :)

  62. Great Grub, Delicious Treats

    January 23, 2016 at 9:44 am

    Thanks for the shout out! Appreciate it very much! :)

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