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INGREDIENTS
16uncooked lasagna noodles (I always cook up more)
1 lb mozzarella cheese , slices (can use more or less, and make certain to use a good-quality mozzarella cheese)
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
MEAT SAUCE
1 lb Italian sausages (casings removed, use milk or spicy, can use 1-1/2 pounds)
2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes (or to taste, you may omit if using spicy sausages)
1 medium onion , chopped
2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 (5 1/2ounce)can tomato paste (can use 2 cans if [...]
INGREDIENTS
1 (16ounce)package lasagna noodlesorcurly curly noodles
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 medium onion , chopped
1 (14ounce)jar chunky spaghetti sauce
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon dried Mediterranean oregano
1 lb large shrimp , shelled and de-veined, with tail
1/4 cup loosely packed fresh parsley leaves , chopped
2 ounces feta cheese , crumbled, plus additional for sprinkling on top
DIRECTIONS
Heat large covered saucepot of water to boiling over high heat.
Add pasta and cook until just tender, about 2 minutes longer than label directs.
Meanwhile, in heavy skillet, heat [...]
INGREDIENTS
5 tablespoons butter , divided
16 ounces sliced mushrooms
3/4 cup onions , finely chopped
3 garlic cloves , minced
10 ounces frozen chopped spinach , thawed, squeezed dry
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
10lasagna noodles
1/4 cup flour
1 1/2 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
1 cup 2% low-fat milk
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 lb havarti cheese , shredded
7 ounces gouda cheese , shredded
DIRECTIONS
Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat; add the mushrooms and cook until golden, about 5 minutes.
Add the onions and garlic, and sauté for 3 minutes.
Add the [...]
INGREDIENTS
1 lb ground beef , browned
1 (16ounce)can refried beans
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
12lasagna noodles, uncooked
2 1/2 cups water
2 1/2 cups salsa
1 cup sour cream
6 green onions , sliced
1 (2 1/4ounce)can black olives , sliced
1/2 cup cheddar cheese , shredded
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 350.
Spray a 13” X 9” baking dish with cooking spray.
Combine ground beef, beans, oregano, cumin and garlic.
Place 4 noodles in bottom of baking dish.
Spread half of beef mixture over noodles.
Place 4 more noodles in dish.
Spread [...]
INGREDIENTS
nonstick cooking spray
4 lbs butternut squash , roasted and pulp removed from shells
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 1/2 cups nonfat milk
1 pinch nutmeg
3/4 cup fresh basil leaves , finely chopped
12whole wheat lasagna noodles
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 375.
Boil lasagna noodles according to package directions.Drain, but keep them in their pot with the lid on to keep them flexible while you work. (No-boil or fresh noodles [...]