Comments on: Easy Lasagna Casserole Family Dinner Recipe

By: Brenda Melendez

Brenda Melendez — Thu, 06 Feb 2025 22:22:55 +0000

In reply to Erin.

Great questions:
1. Yes you can substitute cottage cheese for the ricotta (https://wondermomwannabe.com/replacement-for-ricotta-cheese/). If you want a smoother texture closer to ricotta, blend the cottage cheese in a food processor for a few seconds.
2. You could either set aside 1/2 cup of the mozzarella and only add 1 1/2 cups to the mixture, or if you prefer a cheesier casserole, you could use an extra ½ to 1 cup beyond the listed amount for the topping.

By: Erin

Erin — Thu, 06 Feb 2025 00:41:49 +0000

Two questions: 1) Can I sub cottage cheese for the ricotta? 2) How much mozzarella goes on top? The whole two cups listed in the recipe go in with the noodles, correct?

By: Brenda Melendez

Brenda Melendez — Tue, 05 Oct 2021 04:44:08 +0000

In reply to Meg. It is similar to ziti, although it's made with penne pasta instead of actual ziti. That's great it's a recipe that you like to make!

By: Meg

Meg — Tue, 05 Oct 2021 01:54:16 +0000

I’ve been making this for years, but I’ve always called the dish baked ziti.

By: Brenda Melendez

Brenda Melendez — Sat, 03 Apr 2021 04:42:13 +0000

In reply to Judy. That's a great idea to make 3 at a time, so you can have it ready for another dinner! It sounds like your family really enjoys the nice meal and time together.

By: Brenda Melendez

Brenda Melendez — Sat, 03 Apr 2021 04:37:21 +0000

In reply to Amy Miller. It's the grated kind you use for pizza.

By: Brenda Melendez

Brenda Melendez — Sat, 27 Mar 2021 23:40:32 +0000

In reply to Tracy P. That's great to hear! Thanks for letting me know your family enjoyed it.

By: Tracy P

Tracy P — Tue, 16 Mar 2021 02:52:30 +0000

I stumbled upon this recipe but chance and I made it the same day for dinner. I gave it my own little tweaks to suit my family but this is definitely a keeper!! My whole family enjoyed it and I really enjoyed making it.
Keep up the good work…I will be back for more.

By: Amy Miller

Amy Miller — Mon, 08 Feb 2021 19:14:02 +0000

Is the Parmesan cheese the greated kind we use for pizza or should I get shredded parm?

By: Judy

Judy — Sun, 07 Feb 2021 13:43:30 +0000

It looks yummy:)!!!
For traditional lasagna I use the oven ready noodles. They do not need to be cooked first. I usually make 3 at a time. We call it OUR BIG COOK Lasagna. We bake one for dinner that night and the other two go in the freezer unbaked. I take a frozen one out of the freezer the day before to thaw in the fridge and then bake as usual. The kids know we will have lasagna on “pasta night” about every six weeks. We make it a feast with garlic bread and Caesar salad. Now that my oldest son has moved out someone usually calls “his piece” for lunch the next day:)!!!

By: xero login

xero login — Sat, 04 Feb 2017 09:12:48 +0000

So simple and looks seriously delicious. That lasagna-casserole, definitely need to try this one.