Cheese Lasagne Casserole

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A comforting, layered pasta bake with rich tomato sauce and melted cheeses
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This classic Cheese Lasagne Casserole is the ultimate comfort food for a cozy weeknight dinner. It features tender broad lasagne noodles layered with a robust, simmered tomato sauce seasoned with garlic and parsley. The heart of the dish is a luxurious blend of creamy ricotta, melty mozzarella, and sharp grated Parmesan cheese. The textures are perfect: soft pasta, velvety cheese, and a slightly crispy top layer. It&# 226;€™s ideal for feeding a crowd or packing leftovers for lunch. Simple ingredients come together to create a hearty, satisfying meal that feels homemade and hearty. Serve with a simple green salad for a complete Italian-inspired feast.

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Cheese Lasagne Casserole

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 8 Calories: 188.2

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This classic Cheese Lasagne Casserole is the ultimate comfort food for a cozy weeknight dinner. It features tender broad lasagne noodles layered with a robust, simmered tomato sauce seasoned with garlic and parsley. The heart of the dish is a luxurious blend of creamy ricotta, melty mozzarella, and sharp grated Parmesan cheese. The textures are perfect: soft pasta, velvety cheese, and a slightly crispy top layer. It&# 226;€™s ideal for feeding a crowd or packing leftovers for lunch. Simple ingredients come together to create a hearty, satisfying meal that feels homemade and hearty. Serve with a simple green salad for a complete Italian-inspired feast.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for the lasagne noodles.
  3. Cook the broad lasagne noodles according to package directions until al dente; drain and set aside.
  4. Heat the salad oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  5. Add the canned tomatoes, tomato sauce, spaghetti sauce mix, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the skillet.
  6. Blend the ingredients thoroughly and bring the mixture to a boil.
  7. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, to thicken the sauce.
  8. Set the tomato sauce aside to cool slightly.
  9. Spoon one-third of the tomato sauce into the bottom of a 12x8x2-inch baking dish.
  10. Layer one-third of the cooked lasagne noodles over the sauce in the dish.
  11. Spread one-third of the ricotta cheese over the noodles, then sprinkle with one-third of the mozzarella cheese.
  12. Repeat the layers two more times, ending with a final layer of tomato sauce.
  13. Sprinkle the top evenly with grated Parmesan cheese.
  14. Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
  15. Remove from oven and let stand for 10 minutes before cutting into squares to serve.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 188.2kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8.3g13%
Saturated Fat 1.3g7%
Cholesterol 11.9mg4%
Sodium 5679.4mg237%
Total Carbohydrate 24.7g9%
Dietary Fiber 4.0g16%
Sugars 6.6g
Protein 6.6g14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: italian, lasagne, casserole, cheese, vegetarian, tomato sauce, mozzarella, ricotta, parmesan, pasta bake, comfort food, layered, garlic, herbs, oven baked
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