Smaller Lasagna for Two Recipe - Food.com (2024)

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"Now that it's just me and my husband at most dinners, a big lasagna becomes a burden with the leftovers which I don't like to either freeze or eat for days on end This version is much smaller, but with all the same flavor you'd expect."

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Ready In:
1hr 15mins

Ingredients:
14
Serves:

2-3

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ingredients

  • 6 uncooked lasagna noodles (I use low-glycemic Dreamfield's)
  • 8 ounces lean ground beef
  • 12 cup freshly minced onion
  • 2 -4 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 15 ounces marinara sauce
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 14 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 8 ounces sliced mozzarella cheese

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directions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Cook noodles and drain.
  • Saute onion and garlic in olive oil in a large skillet for a few minutes then add ground beef, oregano, basil salt and pepper and cook until beef is browned, breaking up any clumped meat. Stir in marinara sauce and simmer over low heat for 15 minutes, making sure sauce doesn't get too thick.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together a lightly beaten egg with ricotta and parmesan.
  • In the bottom of a loaf pan, place about 1 cup meat sauce across the bottom. Top with two noodles, then top with half of the remaining meat sauce mixture. Top with another two noodles and the ricotta mixture. Top with the last two noodles and the remaining sauce. Layer mozzarella slices across the top.
  • Loosely tent pan with foil and bake for 45 minutes, then remove foil and bake another ten minutes, allowing cheese to brown.
  • Let sit for about 10-15 minutes before you cut into it.

Questions & Replies

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  1. How do I print the recipe? I don't see a print icon.

    candbw

  2. Appears that the lasagna was made in a bread pan? Or ? Also, does anyone know how to print a recipe without having the nutritional values included? Sometimes, I need the nutritional values, especially with sweet recipes, but, it takes up alot of printer ink and paper when I have to get it on every recipe? Any help I'd appreciate.

  3. Can I make this ahead and keep in the refrigerator overnight? Would you change any of the baking times or temps?

    Michelle U.

  4. What size loaf pan for the lasagna for 2?

    loricain55

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Reviews

  1. We must have the worlds smallest loaf pans... could explain a lot about my bread making abilities lol This was awesome! Made 2 loaf pans for us so we got 2 dinners and a lunch out of it. Will gladly make this again. Thank you again Sue for a great recipe, we really enjoyed it.

    morningfeather

  2. I think this recipe is a great starting point for a small lasagna for two, and I love how well the lasagna noodles fit the loaf pan. Next time, I think I'll do the layers differently so that the ricotta mixture and mozzarella are more evenly spread throughout the dish, but that is the only thing I would change. Thanks for a great recipe!

  3. Delicious! Made enough for 3 very big helpings or four medium size. I used oven ready lasagna noodles and low fat cottage cheese. Will be my go to recipe from now on.

    Judy B.

  4. This is our go to lasagna recipe, so easy! I use ground turkey to keep it leaner and top with fresh basil and it always hits the spot. Oh and I also add a ton of chopped spinach to the ricotta. We get 4 servings out of it and it's great for leftovers (when there's just two of us). I made it one evening for 4 people and everyone had enough, I served it with salad and bread. Make it and enjoy :)

    wrenn07

  5. I've made this three times. It ain't fancy but it's good and easy. Two of the three times, I used cottage cheese in lieu of ricotta and no one noticed the difference. Once, I wilted and chopped up half a bag of baby spinach languishing in my fridge and stirred that into the cottage cheese mixture...also very good. My family of three gets a generous dinner out of it as well as some leftovers for lunch.

    sarah.cliatt

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Tweaks

  1. I didn’t use onions or garlic (I use a sauce with lots of flavor) and it was still delish! Thank you for sharing your recipe with us!

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  2. Felt like there wasn’t enough sauce or meat so I added some whipping cream to the sauce and a layer of mushrooms.

    Vanessa C.

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FAQs

How many people does a 9x13 of lasagna feed? ›

As a general rule of thumb, one 13x9 pan will yield 8 medium-sized portions. You can adjust the serving sizes to your family's appetite: if they have larger appetites, you cut the pan into 6 large portions, and if they have smaller appetites, you can cut the pan into 10 smaller portions.

How long to cook 2 pans of lasagna? ›

Yes, baking two lasagnas at the same time, they will bake in the same amount of time. Approximately one hour.

Is 2 layers of noodles enough for lasagna? ›

You will need four layers of noodles total. It is best to start and finish with wider layers, so if you have less than 16 noodles, put your extra noodles in the bottom or top layers.

What size is a small lasagna pan? ›

When you are cooking lasagna for a smaller crowd, let's say it's a small home party or just a dinner for two, you can use the 8″ x 4″ pans. This pan size can accommodate no-boil lasagna noodles. This pan size allows for smaller serving size and also cooks relatively faster.

How many does a 9x13 pan serve? ›

How Many Slices Will You Get From That Cake?
Cake PanNumber of Servings
9 x 13 sheet pan15 large slices or 20 to 40 smaller servings
8 or 9-inch square9-16 servings
Angel food pan12-16 slices
Bundt cake pan12-16 slices
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How much does a 9x13 pan hold? ›

For example, pans made by different manufacturers may vary slightly by depth—two inches versus 2¼ inches. But whether the pan's labeling says 13- by 9-inch or 9- by 13-inch, it should have a volume of about 14 cups (or 3.3 liters) and be the right size for most sheet cake or bar cookie recipes.

Do you bake lasagna covered or uncovered? ›

In an oven preheated to 375 degrees F, this homemade lasagna should be perfectly baked in about 50 minutes (30-40 minutes covered, 5-10 minutes uncovered).

How do you adjust cooking time for two pans? ›

It is hard to tell how much you will need to adjust the time by as this will depend on the size difference but for a larger pan start checking 10-15 minutes prior to the stated time, and for a smaller pan add time in 5-minute increments until it is baked.

Should the top layer of lasagna be noodles or sauce? ›

There's a lot of discussion around this topic in the lasagna recipe world, but generally most lasagna recipes start with a layer of red sauce, followed by a layer of white sauce, followed by a layer of pasta and cheese. Then you continue with this layering until you have completely filled your tray.

What is the correct order to layer lasagna? ›

The correct way to compose lasagna is: ragù sauce on the base, then: lasagna pasta, besciamella sauce, ragù sauce, grated parmesan cheese for each layer, tipically 4 or 5 layers, no more because it will get difficult to bake and the pasta will not be completely cooked in the middle layers.

What should the last layer of lasagna be? ›

Finish off your lasagne either with a layer of tomato-based sauce or with your white sauce – whichever you have left – and then grate over plenty of Parmigiano-Reggiano. A common extra topping is torn mozzarella, which makes a lovely, melted cheesy layer on top.

Do you put sauce on the top layer of lasagna? ›

However you make lasagna, there is one rule you should always follow: Start with sauce. Whether you are using a baking dish or a skillet, there needs to be an even layer of sauce covering the entire bottom of the pan before any of the other ingredients are added.

What is mini lasagna called? ›

Mafalda Corta pasta – also known simply as Manfredine or reginette – is a pleasing pasta shaped like miniature lasagna ribbons. These tiny lasagna noodle-like squares cook up with a delightful al dente texture that makes them perfectly suited or both cold and hot pastas alike.

What type of pan is best for lasagna? ›

Stainless steel, steel, or aluminum-core pans will heat up quickly, are good at getting crispy edges, and are quite durable. Ceramic pans can come in some beautiful designs, so you could place them right on the table to serve a show-stopping meal.

What is the best tray size for lasagna? ›

Although the terms are often used interchangeably, a proper lasagna pan measures at least 9 x 13 inches with 2 to 3 inches of depth, which is ideal for at least three layers of noodles, filling, and sauce.

How many lasagna trays do I need for 50 people? ›

Assemble ingredients as follows: In steamtable pans (12" x 20" x 2 ½") which have been lightly coated with pan release spray. For 50 servings, use 2 pans. For 100 servings, use 4 pans.

How many servings is a full tray of lasagna? ›

In a normal sized baking pan, you can get 12-15 servings of lasagna . Whether our popular raw lasagna, or the traditional vegetarian lasagna, it depends on the size of the servings you wish to offer.

How much does a half pan of lasagna feed? ›

Most half trays serve approximately 8-10 people. Most full trays serve approximately 15-20 people.

What is a serving size of homemade lasagna? ›

Lasagna - 1 serving (about 1.5 cups)

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