Some say lasagna originated in Italy while others say that lasagna originated in Greece or England. However, most reports indicate that this dish was first found in the Italian city of Naples during the Middle Ages. Today lasagna is a popular dish in Asia, even in Bangladesh. This Italian food can be easily prepared in home kitchens. Let's find out 5 delectable Lasagna recipes for lunch or dinner. 

Food Value of Lasagna

Per 250 g serving of lasagna, you will get 325 calories. This serving has 13 g of fat, 16 g of protein, and 35 g of carbohydrate. The remaining part is 11 g of sugar and 4.3 g of dietary fiber. Besides, you will get complex carbohydrates from this serving. Moreover, 5.3 g of saturated fat and 33 mg of cholesterol are available per serving.

5 Delicious Lasagna Recipes to try at Home

Beef Lasagna Recipe

Ingredients

1 pound beef (ground ), 1 small onion,  2 tablespoon oregano, ½ teaspoon salt,  ½ teaspoon pepper, 24-ounce marinara sauce,1 cup water, 15 ounce ricotta cheese, 2 eggs, ½ cup Parmesan cheese,  12 lasagna noodles, and 2 cups mozzarella cheese.

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Directions

First, prepare the oven to 375 F degrees. Take a pan and cook the meat as long as the meat becomes pink and then add chopped onion, 1 tbsp of the oregano, salt, and pepper, and cook until the onion becomes soft and glassy. Now add the sauce and the cup of water. Let the mixture boil and after boiling remove it from the stove. 

Now mix well the ricotta cheese, 1 tbsp oregano, eggs, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper in a bowl. 

Take a baking dish of about 9×13 inches and assemble your lasagna. Put some of the sauce at the bottom, then lay 3 lasagna noodles, add the ricotta mixture and about 1/2 cup of the mozzarella cheese.

After that add the remaining 3 lasagna noodles, meat mixture, ricotta mixture, and mozzarella. Do the same process as long as you have 4 layers of noodles, and finish layering with ricotta cheese and mozzarella cheese. Bake for about an hour. Garnish and serve. 

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Chicken Lasagna Recipe

Ingredients

9 lasagna noodles, ½ cup butter, 1 onion, 1 clove garlic, ½ cup flour, 2 cups chicken broth, 1 ½ cups milk, 1 teaspoon salt, 4 cups mozzarella cheese, 1 cup Parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon dried basil, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, ½ teaspoon black pepper, 2 cups ricotta cheese, 2 cups cooked chicken meat, 2 packages chopped spinach, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley.

Directions

First, prepare the oven to 350 degrees F. Cook lasagna noodles for 8 to 10 minutes and then rinse with cold water and drain. 

Now prepare the sauce with onion and garlic, flour, chicken broth, milk, 2 cups mozzarella, and 1/4 cup Parmesan. Finally add basil, oregano, and black pepper. Remove it from the heat. 

Place 1/3 of the sauce mixture in the bottom of a baking dish. On top of the sauce put 3 lasagna noodles, ricotta, and chicken. Then put 3 lasagna noodles over the chicken and layer 1/3 of the sauce mixture, spinach, remaining 2 cups mozzarella, and 1/2 cup Parmesan.

Place the rest of the noodles, sauce, parsley, and 1/4 cup Parmesan over the cheese and bake for 35 to 40 minutes. Your Lasagna is ready to serve. 

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Delicious Mutton Lasagna Recipe

Ingredients 

500-gram mutton keema (cooked), 2 cups Tomato Puree, 1/2 tsp Garlic Paste, salt and sugar ( as required), 1 tsp garlic paste, 1 tsp oregano and basil, 2 tbsp olive oil, 60-gram butter, 30-gram Flour, and 3 cups milk.

Lasagne sheets

125-gram Mozzarella and cheddar cheese (grated)

Directions

First, preheat the oven to 350F or 180 C. Then heat the oil and fry the garlic. Now add the tomato puree, salt, sugar, chili powder, oregano, and basil and cook for 2-3 minutes. 

Heat butter and make the flour lightly brown color. Then add milk, boil, and cook for 1 or 2 minutes. 

To make the Lasagna:

Combine the meat, 1 1/2 cups of tomato sauce, and 2 cups of white sauce. Add a little tomato puree on top of the dish. Arrange the dish with a layer of lasagne strips,  a thin layer of meat mixture, and some grated cheese.

Follow the process as long as you have at least 5 such layers. Finally, layer with the white sauce and some tomato sauce. Bake for 25-30 minutes and serve. 

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Cheese Lasagna Recipe

Ingredients

1 package lasagna noodles, 4 cups ricotta cheese, 4 eggs, ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper as required,1 teaspoon olive oil, 3 cloves garlic, 1 jar spaghetti sauce, 1 teaspoon seasoning, 2 cups mozzarella cheese.

Directions

First, prepare the oven to 350 degrees F. Cook lasagna noodles for 8 to 10 minutes and then rinse with cold water and drain. 

Take together ricotta, eggs, parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper in a bowl and mix well. Heat oil and fry garlic add spaghetti sauce and Italian seasoning and cook for 2 to 5 minutes.

Place 1/2 of the sauce mixture in the bottom of a baking dish. On top of the sauce put 3 lasagna noodles, ricotta, and chicken. Then put 3 lasagna noodles over the chicken and layer 1/3 of the sauce mixture, spinach, remaining 2 cups mozzarella, and 1/2 cup Parmesan.

Place the rest of the noodles, sauce, parsley, and 1/4 cup Parmesan over the cheese and bake for 45 minutes. Your Cheese Lasagna is ready to serve. 

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Vegetable Lasagna Recipe

Ingredients

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

Directions

First, prepare the oven to 350 degrees F. Cook lasagna noodles for 8 to 10 minutes and then rinse with cold water and drain. 

Then heat oil and add mushrooms, green peppers, onion, and garlic and cook for about 5 minutes. Now add pasta sauce and basil. Boil the mixture and cook for 15 minutes over low heat. 

Meanwhile combine ricotta, 2 cups mozzarella cheese, and eggs in a bowl.

Place 1 cup of cooked tomato and vegetable sauce in the bottom of a baking dish. On top of the sauce put 3 lasagna noodles, ricotta, and chicken. Then put 3 lasagna noodles over the chicken and layer 1/3 of the sauce mixture, spinach, remaining 2 cups mozzarella, and 1/2 cup Parmesan. Place the rest of the noodles, sauce, parsley, and 1/4 cup Parmesan over the cheese and bake for 45 minutes. Your Cheese Lasagna is ready to serve. 

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Bottom Line

Lasagna is a highly delicious dish. You and your family members especially your children will of course love it. You can wow your guests with this amazing dish. So far, we have discussed here the 5 mouth-watering lasagna recipes for Bangladeshi kitchens. You can also customize your dish.