How To Make Homemade Lasagna (with no boil noodles)

 

I love this recipe from Janelle at Comfy In The Kitchen. Not only does it look delish but she served her neighbor by teaching her girls how to make this lasagna!  Now that’s the kind of neighbor I want to be!!  Janelle writes:

I always double this recipe then purchase 1/2 lasagna throw-away pans to give away. It is also an excellent dish to freeze before baking.

This was one of my favorite days making lasagna because I had the awesome opportunity to have a mini cooking class with my neighbor’s girls. This isn’t just any neighbor either…this neighbor is the one who knocked on my door years ago and asked me to be a part of her bible study, which started my Christian walk. She is a very special person ….a “God send” if you will.


Grandma Ruth’s Spaghetti Sauce-I made this around 8am. It takes very little time to prepare, but I like to have it simmer on low all day on the stove. The flavors mix so much better that way. Plus, I wouldn’t be Italian if I didn’t make sauce early in the morning, now would I? I have to “represent”. The smell of this sauce reminds me of my Grandma’s house.

Brown a mixture of Italian sausage and lean ground beef. After it is cooked, drain it and set aside.

 Ricotta cheese mixed with an egg.

Freshly shredded Mozzarella cheese. I use block Kraft cheese and shred it. You may use “real” mozzarella, shredded or even slices if you wish.

 

I LOVE no boil lasagna noodles! The sauce in the lasagna combined with the heat of the oven cook these noodles perfectly. Do not fret..they work. I promise! I also prefer flat noodles to the wavy kind. Please use whatever noodle you prefer.

A 9×13 lasagna pan. Lasagna pans are deeper than a regular 9×13- you can still use a 9×13 if it is all you have, your lasagna just won’t have as many layers…but it still works! No fretting allowed.

These girls were working hard. More hands allowed me to take photos of the lasagna making in action! Sauce, noodles, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, parm cheese, meats, sauce and repeat. One of the girls is garnishing with cheese, garlic powder and some parsley in this photo. The other is making a lasagna to take home for her family.


Bake at 350 and cover for 30 mins. Uncover and bake for 15 more mins until bubbly and slightly browned. Beautiful, isn’t it?

Thank you girls! I had such a fun day making Lasagna with you! You did an AWESOME job!

Grandma Ruth’s Homemade Lasagna  
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Prep time: 60 mins
Cook time: 45 mins
Total time: 1 hour 45 mins
Serves: 12
Ingredients
  • 1 lb Italian sausage
  • 1/2 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 batch of Grandma Ruth’s Spaghetti Sauce (or you can use 2 jars of pre-made)
  • 16 oz of Ricotta cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 4 cups freshly shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 2 packages (9 oz each) of no boil Lasagna noodles (flat, not wavy)
  • Parsley and garlic powder for dusting the top.
Instructions
  1. Make sauce early in the morning and let simmer all day.
  2. Cook the combination of Italian sausage and ground beef in a large pan. Drain and set aside.
  3. Place Ricotta cheese in a large bowl and add egg. Beat well. Set aside.
  4. Shred mozzarella cheese and place in a large bowl. Set aside.
  5. Preheat oven to 350 now.
  6. Lay out all of these ingredients and a 9×13 lasagna pan in an assembly line on your counter.
  7. Ladle 2 cups of sauce into your pan and coat.
  8. Take your uncooked lasagna noodles and lay them out over sauce. About 5-6 horizontally and 2 vertically. You do not need to be perfect-I promise you won’t mess up.
  9. Take about a cup of ricotta cheese and with a butter knife spread it on top of your noodles.
  10. Sprinkle Mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses on top of Ricotta cheese.
  11. Sprinkle Italian sausage on top of cheeses.
  12. Ladle more sauce on top.
  13. Repeat process until pan is filled.
  14. Top with Mozzarella cheese, a sprinkle of garlic powder and a garnish of parsley on top.
  15. Bake covered for 30 mins, uncover and bake an additional 15 mins until bubbly and lightly browned on top.
Notes

A lasagna pan is a deep 9×13 pan. You certainly may use a regular 9×13 pan, but you will not have as many layers.

Thank you Janelle for sharing this delicious recipe!
 
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If you are in need of some fresh new recipes – then visiting Janelle’s blog at Comfy In the Kitchen is a must! She also has a Feasting In Fellowship Friday Link-Up Party happening right now – join the fun!!

 

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Valentine’s Day ~ Cup Cake Buffet

 
 
Janelle from Comfy In The Kitchen has the perfect Room Mom Valentine Craft and Snack – it’s a Cup Cake Buffet! Check this out!!!
 
Janelle writes: I absolutely LOVE being a room mom for my children. The festivities, excitement, decorations, giggles, games and treats are all a part of special days I get celebrate with my youngsters. I soak up the time I can be with them at their schools…I love getting to know their teachers, their friends, and the way their little personalities shift when they are in a different enviornment. I especially delight in my children’s faces as they light up when they see “Mom” walk through their classroom door. Thank you God for this blessing…..
My role last year  was supplying the “cupcake station”! 

 

 24 (undecorated) cupcakes ready to go for a big Valentine’s Day Party!  If I had all the money in the world, I would buy every mother one of these carriers! I got my Cupcake Carrier from Crate and Barrel. Love it! 

Individual cups filled with frosting for the children to frost their own cupcakes

And a buffet of toppings! I simply placed Valentine’s M&Ms, heart sprinkles, red sprinkles, mini chocolate chips, and sweethearts in a muffin tin.

We had some extra, so I let my children have fun decorating some..

They asked if they could give them to their friends next door…OF COURSE!!!! 

My Children with serving hearts…LOVE in action.

Can’t wait for Valentine’s Day!!!

Happy Valentine’s Day Everyone!
Love to you, 
Janelle 
 
Thank you Janelle for sharing this adorable idea!!!
 
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Chicken Enchiladas

Janelle from Comfy in the Kitchen is back wtih us today with a wonderful recipe.  She writes:

I absolutely LOVE this recipe…now that I think about it, it was the recipe I made when I had my first “dinner party” 9 years ago. I also made this dish a couple weekends ago when we had our dear friends over for “Mexican Night” and a game of Balderdash! Let me tell you…the leftovers are every bit as tasty. I paired these enchiladas up with refried beans, homemade salsa and chips, and corn cake. Muy delicioso!!!!! Enjoy! ~Janelle

Making the sauce: cream of chicken soup, sour cream, chopped green chiles, cumin, green onions 

 

Boil chicken, let cool and cut into bit sized pieces

 

Place tortillas on dish and heat in microwave for 1 min to soften (some people like to dip these in hot oil one at a time, but this is easier and saves some calories

 

 

place open side down in a 9×13

pour sauce over top

sprinkle with remaining cheese

 

Serve! This seriously is so good!
  

Chicken Enchiladas
 
4 Chicken Breasts 
2 cans of cream of chicken soup
1 small can chopped green chiles
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1 tsp cumin
1 package flour tortillas
1/2 lb cheddar cheese
1/4 lb monterey jack cheese
 
Boil chicken breast in water until cooked through, cool and dice. Combine next 5 ingredients, heat and set aside. Place tortillas on plate and microwave 1 min to soften. Fill middle of each tortilla with chicken and cheeses. Fold short ends in and roll up. Place open side down in a 9×13 pan. Pour heated mixture over all of tortillas and use rest of cheese to sprinkle on top. Bake at 350 for 30 mins then turn broiler on and broil until lightly browned (appx 5 mins). MMmmmm….
 

 

OH Janelle – this looks SO good! Thank you for sharing it with us!
 
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Oven Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Many moons ago, back when I posted one of my own recipes a week…I posted my Crock Pot Macaroni and Cheese Recipe.  It’s a favorite of mine.  But every now and then – you don’t want to wait ALL day for your Macaroni and Cheese to cook!  So I’m thankful today for Janelle (from Comfy In the Kitchen) who has an awesome Oven Baked Macaroni and Cheese recipe!  The ultimate in comfort food!  Janelle writes:

There are so many different ways to prepare Mac n Cheese…different cheeses, different methods of cooking, even different noodles! This is my family’s recipe…it is very simple, creamy, and oh so yummy! This dish is made at most of our family gatherings because it is easy to double.  Enjoy!


Melt together butter, cream, milk, salt and pepper over med heat

Add Velveeta


Stir well until melted 


In boiling water, add 2 cups of dry macaroni and cook until al dente (soft/firm- not mushy) 

“Pam” a dish with high sides (DO NOT use a 9×13 pan)
 

Drain macaroni (Do not rinse!)


Add macaroni into pot with cheese sauce and stir (it will seem runny, but it thickens as it bakes)

Place uncovered in oven set at 350 and bake for 35-45 mins

AHhhhhhhh…..Comfort Food bliss!!
Enjoy!

Oven Baked Macaroni and Cheese
16 oz brick Velveeta Cheese
1/2 cup butter (1 stick)
1 1/2 cups milk
1/2 cup cream
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
2 cups dry macaroni
Melt butter with cream, milk, salt and pepper. Add Velveeta cheese, melt and stir together. Boil macaroni   in water until al dente, drain and add noodles to cheese sauce in pot. Place all ingredients into a greased baking dish with high sides. Cook uncovered for 35-45 mins in a 350 oven.
 
Enjoy!
~Janelle
 
OH Janelle – I have had this and love this! Thank you for sharing it with us!
Walk with the King,

If you are in need of some fresh new recipes – then visiting Janelle’s blog at Comfy In the Kitchen is a must! She also has a Feasting In Fellowship Friday Link-Up Party happening right now – join the fun!!
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