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12 Lasagna Recipes That Take Comfort Food to the Next Level

September 16, 2024 by Sara Lehman Leave a Comment

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I love lasagna, but sometimes I want something a little different and a little twist on the basic dish. These unique lasagna recipes are perfect for lunch or supper, or anything in between!

White Chicken Lasagna

a slice of white chicken and spinach lasagna on a plate.
Photo Credit: Like Mother Like Daughter.

This lasagna offers layers of shredded chicken, tender noodles, spinach and plenty of cheese. You are going to love this comfort food meal with a tasty twist. You are going to love the creamy sauce this lasagna offers and won’t miss the beef or marinara!

Get the recipe: White chicken lasagna.

Lasagna al Pesto

a slice of cheesy, creamy lasagna being lifted from the baking dish.
Photo Credit: Knife and Soul.

Get a delicious serving of green veggies in a slice of comforting lasagna. With peas, pesto, spinach and broccoli this layered pasta dish offers texture, color and amazing flavor in every creamy, cheesy bite. 

Get the recipe: Lasagna al pesto.

Spinach Artichoke Lasagna

a spinach artichoke lasagna made in an instant pot.
Photo Credit: Piping Pot Curry.

You can make this tasty lasagna in your instant pot. It has layers of noodles, cheese, sauce, artichokes and spinach. The results are fast homemade food that is as tasty as it is filling. Serve with garlic bread and a salad for a complete meal, which is on the table in under an hour from start to finish.

Get the recipe: Spinach artichoke lasagna.

Ham and Cheese Breakfast Lasagna

A lasagna made of ham and cheese and eggs.
Photo Credit: Julie’s Eats and Treats.

Prep this tasty breakfast lasagna the night before for fast and filling breakfast to share with the family. This is loaded with ham and cheese and is a good use of holiday leftovers! With noodles, several kinds of cheese, eggs, and some onions, this easy ham dish is sure to satisfy.

Get the recipe: Ham and cheese breakfast lasagna.

Mexican Lasagna

a serving of Mexican chorizo lasagna on a plate.
Photo Credit: Boulder Locavore.

This unique twist on lasagna delivers delicious Mexican flavors in every layer. With black beans, chorizo and green chiles, this dish has an earthy spice that you will love from the first bite. Top with sour cream and salsa if you like, but this cheesy meaty take on lasagna is so good you can enjoy it as is.

Get the recipe: Mexican lasagna.

Pizza Lasagna

a pan of lasagna topped with pepperoni.
Photo Credit: Cooked by Julie.

This is such a yummy spin on lasagna. It adds pizza flavor to every layer. With ample cheese, a tasty sauce and spicy pepperoni throughout, you will want to make this a regular in your meal plan rotation!

Get the recipe: Pizza lasagna.

Lasagna Classico

a pan of copycat Olive Garden lasagna classico.
Photo Credit: The Slow Roasted Italian.

This copycat lasagna tastes just like the popular Olive Garden option. You can make a whole pan of this to satisfy your cravings and have enough to share. Pair with breadsticks and a salad for a take out fake out meal the family will love.

Get the recipe: Lasagna classico.

Meatball Lasagna

a slice of meatball lasagna, oozing with cheese.
Photo Credit: Burrata and Bubbles.

Deliver bold, meaty flavors with this lasagna. It has so much melty cheese, and hearty meatballs between layers of noodles and sauce. You are going to love a slice of this after a long day when your appetite has peaked. This meatball lasagna also reheats well if you are lucky enough to have leftovers the next day.

Get the recipe: Meatball lasagna.

Pastitsio 

a slice of greek pastitsio lasagna on a plate.
Photo Credit: Jo Cooks.

This greek version of lasagna uses layers of noodles and tops them with the best tomato sauce and then loads the cheese on top of that! You are going to love not only the appearance, but also the flavor this dish delivers to your dinner table.

Get the recipe: Pastitsio.

Spinach Lasagna

 a slice of cheesy broccoli and spinach lasagna.
Photo Credit: A Magical Mess.

This creamy spinach lasagna is just the thing to make for dinner when you crave comfort food like lasagna without marinara sauce. With tender chicken, savory spinach and broccoli between layer of noodles with the creamiest cheese sauce. This makes a great family meal for the weekend, or prep it in the morning to bake for dinner any night.

Get the recipe: Spinach lasagna.

Ragu Lasagna Without Ricotta

 a slice of ragu lasagna being lifted from the baking dish.
Photo Credit: Enchartered Cook.

You can make this hearty lasagna with only five ingredients. It is saucy, cheesy and hearty, and it doesn’t use ricotta cheese. This budget friendly dinner idea is great for a sit down family dinner, or prep it ahead of time to bake when you get home on a work night.

Get the recipe: Ragu lasagna without ricotta.

Matzo Lasagna

a serving of lasagna made with matzo sheets.
Photo Credit: Dana’s Table.

This recipe makes a cheesy delight for Passover, or anytime you want a little change in pace with your lasagna. It doesn’t use noodles, instead it has matzo sheets with spinach, plenty of cheese and savory sauce. Your family will love every tasty bite.

Get the recipe: Matzo lasagna.

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