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Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Karen Rankin; Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless
Lasagna has long been a family favorite. It’s budget-friendly, kid-approved, and of course, oh-so-delicious. Like other
comforting casseroles
we’ve been making for decades, lasagna’s a go-to at dinnertime and family gatherings alike. Because we can’t get enough of lasagna layers, we even have a dessert lasagna recipe for you. These easy lasagna recipes make for great dinners that even the pickiest eaters will love.
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Lasagna Roll Ups
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Hector Sanchez
Canned artichokes give the rich filling its meaty heft. Feel free to sub sautéed ‘shrooms or spinach. It’s easy to make ahead, freeze, and reheat portions as needed.
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Chicken Alfredo Lasagna
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Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Margaret Dickey
This scrumptious Alfredo lasagna recipe is a breeze to whip together thanks to a few shortcuts. Pick up a pre-cooked rotisserie chicken on your way home to shred and add to the mix. And if cooking a homemade Alfredo sauce is not in the cards tonight, feel free to use a store-bought version instead.
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Spinach-Ravioli Lasagna
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Van Chaplin
This top-rated spinach-ravioli lasagna uses convenience items, like store-bought pesto sauce, jarred Alfredo sauce, and frozen cheese-filled ravioli, to deliver a delicious main dish with little time and effort on your part.
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Our Best Lasagna
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Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Karen Rankin; Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless
« Best » isn’t in the title for nothing. We believe this lasagna recipe is the best for three reasons: it’s easy to prep, has minimal surplus ingredients, and has the perfect
al dente
noodle texture. While it’s hearty and savory, a dash of parsley and basil on top gives it a fresh, herbal taste. Pair with a simple salad and crusty bread.
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Extra Easy Lasagna
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Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox
When we say easy lasagna, we mean easy lasagna. You don’t even have to cook the noodles for this speedy yet impressive pasta dinner.
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Heavenly Chicken Lasagna
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Lee Harrelson; Styling: Mindi Shapiro
This recipe is the ultimate creamy and satisfying comfort food. It’s the perfect meal on a chilly night.
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Classic Lasagna
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This classic lasagna is just that: A timeless, comforting, go-to lasagna recipe. It first ran in our May 1982 issue, and it stands strong today.
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Cheesy Lasagna Soup
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Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis
All of the classic lasagna flavors, in cozy soup form! It’s a bowl of Italian goodness, complete with ruffled noodles and melting cheese, and your family will love the unexpected presentation.
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Homemade Baked Lasagna
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Southern Living
Cheese lovers, you’re welcome. This oh-so-comforting lasagna recipe is filled with four types of cheese and other Italian favorites like ground beef, basil, and garlic.
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Ravioli Lasagna
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Photographer: Antonis Achilleos; Prop Stylist: Christine Kelly; Food Stylist: Ali Ramee
Slash your meal-prep time with this smart shortcut: sub in refrigerated cheese ravioli for layers of noodles. Crumbled Italian sausage makes this quick dinner extra hearty.
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Zucchini Lasagna
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Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Tina Stamos
Celebrate the best of summer’s fresh zucchini with this fresh lasagna recipe that’s pretty enough for company but easy enough for a weeknight.
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Butternut Squash Lasagna
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Greg Dupree; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall
The sweet, nutty flavor of butternut squash melds with the cheesy goodness of this lasagna. The best part about this recipe is that you can make it ahead and freeze until ready to eat.
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Chocolate Lasagna
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Courtney West
So maybe this isn’t the kind of lasagna recipe you came here for, but we promise this vintage layered dessert is going to be your new standby for potlucks and holidays.
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Vanessa’s Make-Ahead Beefy Lasagna
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Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas; Styling: Missie Neville Crawford
A container of refrigerated pesto adds distinctive flavor to this basic beef-and-cheese lasagna, and the unbaked lasagna can be frozen for up to three months.
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Beefy Skillet Lasagna
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ANTONIS ACHILLEOS; PROP STYLIST: LYDIA PURCELL; FOOD STYLIST: RUTH BLACKBURN.
This lasagna recipe skips all the hassle of a traditional lasagna for a quick and easy, one-skillet recipe that doesn’t sacrifice on flavor. Serve with garlic bread for the perfect savory accompaniment that will conveniently help sop up every last bit of cheese and marinara sauce.