Brie Goldman
Nothing beats lasagna as a get-together meal. The layered pasta delivers comfort and flavor. Our collection of lasagna recipes includes classics like nonna made with pork and beef, and meat-free options with spinach, butternut squash, or eggplant and mushrooms. And then there are less traditional versions: a slow-cooker iteration, a version in which corn tortillas replace the pasta, and a summery no-bake recipe.
The formula of sauce, noodles, cheese, repeat bakes into a delicious, deeply comforting dinner—and who doesn't need that?
Lasagna With Meat Sauce
This is our ultimate lasagna. It wins for both flavor and ease of prep. Layers of ground beef and Italian sausage in a rich tomato sauce are alternated with the classic ricotta-mozzarella-Parmesan cheese mixture. It's one to bookmark.
Very Vegetable Lasagna
There's a lot to love about this vegetable-packed lasagna. Strips of blanched zucchini stand in for some of the noodles, lightening up the dish. We add frozen spinach to the ricotta layer, and you can use good-quality store-bought or your favorite homemade marinara sauce along with no-boil noodles.
Slow-Cooker Sausage Lasagna
Italian sausage and ground beef are the meaty filling for this slow-cooker lasagna. Our set-it-and-forget-it recipe uses mozzarella for the cheesy layers and takes about four hours to cook.
Three-Cheese Skillet Lasagna
When you need lasagna, and you need it fast, turn to this speedy skillet recipe, which is on the table in an hour. You only need one skillet because we streamlined the prep. Use it to make a simple garlicky tomato sauce, then to assemble the lasagna using no-bake noodles and layers of creamy ricotta plus mozzarella and Parmesan on top.
Mushroom-Eggplant Lasagna
Silky eggplant and umami-rich cremini mushrooms are the stars of this vegetarian lasagna. The cheese layers are rich with ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmigiano-Reggiano, and no-boil noodles simplify prep.
Swiss-Chard Lasagna
When you need lasagna for four rather than the usual larger versions that serve 8 or 10, turn to this baked pasta with Swiss chard. It's a simple recipe where the leafy greens are cooked with canned tomatoes, garlic, and red pepper flakes, and layered with mozzarella and no-boil noodles.
No-Bake Summer Lasagna
Kelsey Hansen
Lasagna without the heat of the oven? Sure thing! This layered pasta doesn't need baking; just cooking the noodles, sauteing the tomatoes, and assembling.
Tomato-Sausage Lasagna
A meaty, cheesy, deep-dish lasagna is always worth the wait. This one uses sweet Italian sausage removed from its casings for the hearty tomato filling, with shredded mozzarella and Parmesan bringing the cheese—no ricotta here.
Butternut Squash and Sage Lasagna
This is the kind of dish that when you make it, everyone is going to ask for the recipe—or demand you make it again. Layers of sage-flecked butternut squash and rich, creamy ricotta serve as both filling and sauce.
Mexican-Style Lasagna
There's no pasta here! This Mexican-inspired casserole is layered with corn tortillas rather than noodles. Its filling is canned pinto beans, prepared salsa, and pepper Jack cheese. It has the heft of Italian lasagna and is just as tasty.
Spinach Lasagna
Packed with spinach and zucchini, three types of cheese, and a classic béchamel sauce, this lasagna is a rich vegetarian dish.
Lasagna Primavera
An easy take on lasagna primavera, we use frozen spinach and peas in the filling along with three cheeses and a creamy sauce for this vegetarian favorite.
Famous Lasagna
We love this cozy classic for its flavor and its flexibility. It can be made with homemade meat sauce or with a quality store-bought marinara and no-boil noodles. There's also a fancy variation with pancetta, wine, and fresh pasta.
Matzo Spinach Lasagna
What to do with leftovers after your seder? This unleavened twist on lasagna is a great way to use leftover matzo. Substitute layers of matzo for the noodles, then spread with spinach and ricotta cheese.
Acorn Squash Lasagna
This streamlined lasagna has a simply delicious filling of store-bought acorn squash puree and ricotta with Parmesan. Using no-boil noodles also cuts down on prep.
Healthier Meat Lasagna
Whole-wheat noodles, low-fat cottage cheese, and lean ground sirloin create a light and delicious take on this favorite baked pasta. A topping of melted mozzarella and Parmesan keeps this dish feeling indulgent.
