Lasagne isn’t just comfort food—it’s happiness layered between sheets of pasta! Ready to level up your lasagne game? Buckle up, because these 10 delightful recipes will make you fall in love with lasagne all over again!

a white plate topped with lasagna covered in sauce

Mushroom and Spinach Lasagna

Dive into earthy mushrooms paired perfectly with fresh spinach, tucked between silky layers of cheese and pasta. A lush green twist that’s both comforting and nutritious!

IngredientQuantity
Lasagna sheets12 sheets (dry or fresh)
Mushrooms (button or cremini)500 grams, sliced
Fresh spinach300 grams
OnionOne medium, finely chopped
Garlic clovesThree, minced
Olive oilTwo tablespoons
Ricotta cheese400 grams
Mozzarella cheese250 grams, shredded
Parmesan cheese100 grams, grated
Tomato sauce (passata)700 ml
Fresh basilHandful, chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepperTo taste
Italian seasoningOne teaspoon

Directions:

StepInstructions
1Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
2Heat olive oil in a large pan. Sauté onions and garlic until soft. Add mushrooms and cook until moisture evaporates.
3Add fresh spinach and sauté until wilted. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Remove from heat.
4In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese with half of the grated Parmesan. Set aside.
5Spread a thin layer of tomato sauce at the bottom of a baking dish. Place a layer of lasagna sheets on top.
6Add half of the mushroom-spinach mixture over the sheets. Dollop half of the ricotta-Parmesan mixture evenly. Pour over tomato sauce and sprinkle with mozzarella.
7Repeat layers once more, finishing with a layer of lasagna sheets. Top with remaining tomato sauce, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese.
8Cover the dish with aluminium foil. Bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until golden and bubbling.
9Rest lasagna for 10 minutes. Sprinkle with fresh basil, slice, and serve warm.

Creamy White Lasagna Delight

Creamy, dreamy layers of Alfredo sauce and a cheese trio that’ll melt your heart.

Ingredients:

IngredientQuantity
Lasagna sheets12 sheets (fresh or dry)
Chicken breast (cooked, shredded)300 grams
Mushrooms (sliced)250 grams
Fresh spinach200 grams
ButterTwo tablespoons
Garlic cloves (minced)Three cloves
Onion (finely chopped)One medium
All-purpose flourThree tablespoons
Whole milk750 ml
Heavy cream250 ml
Parmesan cheese (grated)150 grams
Mozzarella cheese (shredded)250 grams
NutmegHalf teaspoon
Salt and freshly ground black pepperTo taste
Olive oilTwo tablespoons
Fresh parsley (chopped)Handful for garnish

Directions:

StepInstructions
1Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
2Add a layer of the chicken, mushroom-spinach mixture, drizzle with sauce, and sprinkle mozzarella. Repeat the layering process twice more.
3In another saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour, cooking for one minute to form a roux. Gradually whisk in milk and heavy cream until smooth and thickened.
4Add nutmeg, salt, pepper, and half of the grated Parmesan into the sauce. Stir well, then remove from heat.
5Spread a thin layer of creamy white sauce at the bottom of a baking dish. Place lasagna sheets on top.
6Add a layer of the chicken, mushroom-spinach mixture, drizzle with sauce, and sprinkle mozzarella. Repeat layering process twice more.
7Cover loosely with aluminium foil. Baked covered for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake uncovered for an additional 15 minutes until golden and bubbling.
8Cover loosely with aluminium foil. Bake covered for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake uncovered for an additional 15 minutes until golden and bubbling.
9Rest for 10 minutes, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve hot.

Zucchini Lasagna with Ground Turkey

Wholesome zucchini meets hearty ground turkey in this healthy yet tasty twist.

Ingredients:

IngredientQuantity
Zucchini (sliced lengthwise, thinly)Three medium-sized
Ground turkey500 grams
Onion (finely chopped)One medium
Garlic cloves (minced)Three cloves
Tomato sauce (passata)700 ml
Ricotta cheese300 grams
Mozzarella cheese (shredded)250 grams
Parmesan cheese (grated)100 grams
Olive oilTwo tablespoons
Fresh basil (chopped)Handful
Dried oreganoOne teaspoon
Salt and freshly ground black pepperTo taste
Red chilli flakes (optional)Half teaspoon

Directions:

StepInstructions
1Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F).
2Sprinkle zucchini slices lightly with salt. Set aside for 10 minutes, then pat dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
3Heat olive oil in a large pan. Sauté onion and garlic until softened. Add ground turkey, cooking until browned.
4Add tomato sauce, oregano, chilli flakes (if using), salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat.
5Spread a thin layer of turkey sauce at the bottom of a baking dish. Layer zucchini slices, ricotta, sauce, and mozzarella. Repeat layering until ingredients are used.
6Top lasagna with remaining sauce, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese.
7Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake uncovered for another 15 minutes until golden and bubbling.
8Allow lasagna to rest for 10 minutes. Garnish with fresh basil before serving.

Parmesan Garlic Bacon Cheeseburger Lasagna

Layers of garlic sauce, beef, bacon, and cheese fulfil all your burger dreams.

Ingredients:

IngredientQuantity
Lasagna sheets12 sheets (fresh or dry)
Ground beef500 grams
Bacon (cooked, chopped)200 grams
Onion (finely chopped)One medium
Garlic cloves (minced)Four cloves
Tomato sauce (passata)700 ml
Mozzarella cheese (shredded)300 grams
Cheddar cheese (shredded)250 grams
Parmesan cheese (grated)150 grams
ButterTwo tablespoons
All-purpose flourThree tablespoons
Whole milk500 ml
Olive oilOne tablespoon
Garlic powderOne teaspoon
Fresh parsley (chopped)Handful (for garnish)
Salt and freshly ground black pepperTo taste

Directions:

StepInstructions
1Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F).
2In a large pan, heat olive oil. Cook onions, garlic, and ground beef until browned. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
3Add chopped bacon and tomato sauce into the beef mixture. Simmer for 10 minutes. Set aside.
4In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour, cooking for one minute. Gradually whisk in milk until thickened. Stir in half of the Parmesan cheese. Remove from heat.
5Spread a thin layer of beef mixture at the bottom of a baking dish. Layer lasagna sheets, beef sauce, mozzarella, cheddar, and drizzle with creamy Parmesan garlic sauce. Repeat layering.
6Finish with a final layer of lasagna sheets topped with remaining sauce, cheeses, and remaining Parmesan.
7Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil, and bake for an additional 15 minutes until bubbling and golden.
8Rest lasagna for 10 minutes. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm.

Lasagna al Pesto

A basil-infused favourite that’s aromatic, fresh, and bursting with flavour.

Ingredients:

IngredientQuantity
Lasagna sheets12 sheets (fresh or dry)
Basil pesto250 grams
Ricotta cheese350 grams
Mozzarella cheese (shredded)300 grams
Parmesan cheese (grated)100 grams
Béchamel sauce500 ml
Fresh spinach200 grams
Pine nuts (optional)50 grams
Olive oilOne tablespoon
Salt and freshly ground black pepperTo taste
Fresh basil leavesFor garnish

Directions:

StepInstructions
1Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
2Lightly sauté spinach with olive oil until wilted. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat.
3In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese with half the pesto and mix well.
4Spread a thin layer of béchamel sauce at the bottom of a baking dish. Layer lasagna sheets evenly on top.
5Finish with a final layer of lasagna sheets. Spread remaining pesto, béchamel sauce, and mozzarella, and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
6Cover the dish with aluminium foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake uncovered for 15 more minutes until golden and bubbling.
7Cover dish with aluminium foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake uncovered for 15 more minutes until golden and bubbling.
8Rest lasagna for 10 minutes. Garnish with toasted pine nuts and fresh basil leaves. Serve warm.

Quick & Easy Vegetable Lasagna

A speedy veggie-packed classic that’s both easy and delicious.

Ingredients:

IngredientQuantity
Oven-ready lasagna sheetsNine sheets
Mixed vegetables (e.g., zucchini, bell peppers, mushrooms, spinach)400 grams, chopped
Onion (finely chopped)One medium
Garlic cloves (minced)Three cloves
Tomato pasta sauce (ready-made)700 ml
Ricotta cheese250 grams
Mozzarella cheese (shredded)250 grams
Parmesan cheese (grated)100 grams
Olive oilTwo tablespoons
Fresh basil or parsley (chopped)Handful (for garnish)
Salt and freshly ground black pepperTo taste

Directions:

StepInstructions
1Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F).
2In a large pan, heat olive oil. Sauté onion and garlic until soft. Add mixed vegetables, cooking until lightly tender. Season with salt and pepper.
3Stir tomato pasta sauce into vegetable mixture, simmering for five minutes.
4Spread a thin layer of vegetable sauce at the bottom of a baking dish. Place lasagna sheets over the sauce.
5Layer ricotta, vegetable sauce, and mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers two more times, finishing with mozzarella and Parmesan on top.
6Cover with aluminium foil. Bake for 25 minutes, remove foil and bake uncovered for 10 more minutes until bubbling and golden.
7Allow lasagna to rest for 10 minutes. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley and serve.

Lasagna With Cottage Cheese

Comfort meets simplicity with cottage cheese creating a creamy, cheesy delight.

Ingredients:

IngredientQuantity
Lasagna sheets (oven-ready)Nine sheets
Cottage cheese400 grams
Ground beef or chicken (optional)400 grams
Tomato sauce (passata or pasta sauce)700 ml
Onion (finely chopped)One medium
Garlic cloves (minced)Three cloves
Mozzarella cheese (shredded)250 grams
Parmesan cheese (grated)100 grams
Fresh basil (chopped)Handful
Italian seasoningOne teaspoon
Olive oilOne tablespoon
Salt and freshly ground black pepperTo taste

Directions:

StepInstructions
1Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F).
2Add tomato sauce to the meat mixture, simmer gently for 10 minutes.
3Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 10-15 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
4Add tomato sauce to the meat mixture and simmer gently for 10 minutes.
5Layer cottage cheese, sauce, and mozzarella. Repeat layers, ending with a generous topping of mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
6Cover dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 10-15 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
7Allow to rest for 10 minutes. Sprinkle with fresh basil before serving.

Mexican Lasagna Recipe

A fiesta in your oven! This spicy twist features beans, beef, and a kick of salsa.

Ingredients:

IngredientQuantity
Flour tortillasSix large
Ground beef or chicken400 grams
Black beans (drained & rinsed)One can (400 grams)
Sweet corn (drained)One can (200 grams)
Onion (finely chopped)One medium
Garlic cloves (minced)Three cloves
Red bell pepper (diced)One medium
Taco seasoningTwo tablespoons
Salsa (mild or spicy)400 grams
Sour cream200 grams
Cheddar or Mexican-blend cheese250 grams (shredded)
Fresh coriander (chopped)Handful (garnish)
Olive oilOne tablespoon
Salt and freshly ground black pepperTo taste

Directions:

StepInstructions
1Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F).
2Spread more meat mixture, a few spoonfuls of sour cream, and sprinkle generously with cheese. Repeat layering two more times.
3Stir in taco seasoning, black beans, corn, salsa, salt, and pepper. Simmer for five minutes.
4In a baking dish, spread a thin layer of meat mixture. Layer two tortillas over the mixture, cutting them to fit.
5Top with the remaining cheese. Cover dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
6Remove foil, and bake for another 10 minutes until bubbly and golden.
7Remove foil, bake for another 10 minutes until bubbly and golden.
8Rest for 10 minutes. Garnish with fresh coriander, slice, and serve.

Skillet Lasagna

Quick, easy, and delicious—perfect for busy evenings.

Ingredients:

IngredientQuantity
Ground beef or chicken400 grams
Onion (finely chopped)One medium
Garlic cloves (minced)Three cloves
Lasagna sheets (broken into pieces)Eight sheets
Tomato pasta sauce700 ml
Water250 ml
Ricotta or cottage cheese200 grams
Mozzarella cheese (shredded)250 grams
Parmesan cheese (grated)50 grams
Italian seasoningOne teaspoon
Fresh basil or parsleyHandful (garnish)
Olive oilOne tablespoon
Salt and freshly ground black pepperTo taste

Directions:

StepInstructions
1In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Cook onion and garlic until soft.
2Add ground meat, cooking until browned. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
3Stir in tomato sauce, water, and broken lasagna pieces. Ensure sheets are submerged in sauce.
4Cover and simmer gently for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lasagna sheets soften.
5Dollop ricotta (or cottage cheese) evenly across the top, sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan.
6Cover again, cooking for five more minutes until cheese melts.
7Garnish with fresh basil or parsley, remove from heat, and rest for five minutes.

Roasted Vegetable Lasagna

The perfect veggie medley roasted to perfection, layered into a hearty lasagna.

Ingredients:

IngredientQuantity
Lasagna sheets (fresh or oven-ready)Nine sheets
Zucchini (sliced)One medium
Eggplant (cubed)One medium
Bell peppers (mixed colours, sliced)Two medium
Cherry tomatoes200 grams
Red onion (sliced)One medium
Garlic cloves (whole)Four cloves
Olive oilThree tablespoons
Béchamel sauce500 ml
Tomato sauce (passata)400 ml
Mozzarella cheese (shredded)250 grams
Parmesan cheese (grated)100 grams
Fresh basil leavesHandful (for garnish)
Italian seasoningOne teaspoon
Salt and freshly ground black pepperTo taste

Directions:

StepInstructions
1Preheat oven to 200°C (390°F).
2Arrange zucchini, eggplant, bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and garlic cloves on a baking tray. Drizzle generously with olive oil, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Roast for 20 minutes until caramelised.
3Mix roasted garlic (mashed slightly) into tomato sauce. Set aside roasted vegetables.
4In a baking dish, spread a thin layer of tomato sauce. Layer lasagna sheets, roasted vegetables, béchamel, and mozzarella. Repeat layers, ending with sauce, béchamel, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese.
5Cover loosely with foil. Bake at 190°C (375°F) for 25 minutes. Remove foil, bake uncovered for an additional 15 minutes until golden and bubbling.
6Rest for 10 minutes. Garnish with fresh basil leaves and serve warm.

Which lasagne recipe are you excited to try first? Whatever your flavour, these delicious layers promise to elevate your dinner table (and dessert cravings!). Buon appetito!

What do you think?

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

No Comments Yet.