How to Make the Best Hearty Beef Lasagna

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How to Make the Best Hearty Beef Lasagna

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Test cook Christie Morrison makes host Julia Collin Davison the perfect Hearty Beef Lasagna. Then, tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges host Bridget Lancaster to a tasting of block mozzarella. And finally, test cook Lan Lam makes Bridget a new weeknight favorite-Chicken Scarpariello.
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@lydiamashcka4362 3 жыл бұрын

I have made this several times it is really good. I cut the recipe in half and put it in a 9x9 pan because there is just two of us and it comes out perfect! I only use 9 noodles and I cut them 9 inches long after they come out of the water and I use the shorter pieces to form a single row of noodle, it works out perfectly, no waste.

@johnboyd7158 3 жыл бұрын

Great. Just 2 of us as well. Appreciate the tip.

@johnboyd7158 7 ай бұрын

This isn’t a quick recipe; however I have made it several times over the last couple of years and it is absolutely delicious! Friends and family crave it. I wind up suing almost every bowl and dish to assemble; but smile the whole time washing them as I anticipate the cheesy goodness in the oven. Thanks

@lukasky03 4 жыл бұрын

So much snobbery and ignorance in these comments. There is no one version of lasagna just as there was no one Italy until the mid1800s. Every region has a different take on the dish. And yes Italian American immigrants often substituted cottage cheese when ricotta wasn’t available here in America and those versions were handed down over time. So just stop with your holier than thou attitudes.

@prejzki 4 жыл бұрын

My brother makes a soupy, saucy, tomato-y, ricotta lasagna that I love, but my husband has been seeking the lasagna of his youth (somewhere in the 1950's Bronx), and finally says this one does the trick. We both love it, and it's easy!

@davidreali9642 2 жыл бұрын

Lol we used ricotta not cottadge cheese u got that backwards

@elephantgrass631 Жыл бұрын

@@davidreali9642 That’s literally what the dude just said.

@mddell58 Жыл бұрын

Yes! My family (in the midwest) began using cottage cheese around 1986. It's very delicious, & a little more affordable, too. 👍🏻 I highly doubt we'll start using ricotta any time soon. ❤

@pcb462 Жыл бұрын

Love this recipe. I use the meat sauce as a base and add a few extra things like bell peppers and celery. But the white sauce as she makes it makes this lasagna shine.

@hurricanemaude795 2 жыл бұрын

As an Italian, I use that similar kind of pasta, but I never put it in the boiling water, just in a pan (?) with the sauce and besciamella. If you boil the pasta for the lasagne you need to cook it and take it out of the water one by one and, one by one keep them separated otherwise they stick together. For the meat sauce: Deep fry some onion, one or two carrots, celery. Add the meat. When it becomes brown add some white wine and let evaporate it. Then, add the tomatoes and a bit of hot water. For a good Bolognese's Sauce let simmer for at least two hours. For the Besciamella: 50gr of butter, 50gr of flour, 1litre of milk, a pinch of salt and pepper and nutmeg, pecorino romano or grana padano or other cheese if you like... Melt the butter, add the flour slowly whisking it, add the milk slowly still whisking until it becomes smooth. Add salt, pepper and nutmeg and cheese. 💚❤️🇮🇹

@reesiezanga5232 Жыл бұрын

My thoughts exactly. Hard to beat the classic lasagne bolognese

@dgdigital2659 4 жыл бұрын

I've made this lasagna twice now and shared it with friends and family, it got rave reviews from everyone, it is my favorite lasagna recipe ever because it's simple and hearty as it gets 👍

@berniecelee5062 3 жыл бұрын

Oh ...glad you made it and posted your verdict ! I will try next week cause its Fall and my bbq is packed away now.

@Clg09 3 жыл бұрын

Agreed... there are so many ways to make lasagna but this is one of the best...

@shaggydogg630 2 жыл бұрын

I need just one week to hang out with y’all. What things I could learn in that time. I feel like I’m with family when I watch your videos.

@amandabrass6582 4 жыл бұрын

I love Christie! She absolutely nailed this recipe!

@HogwartsTR Жыл бұрын

I didn’t have all the ingredients for the cheesy part so I made mine with the basic meat sauce, lasagna noodles and mozzarella. For the top I made a Bechamel sauce and covered with mozz and parmesan. Turned out great!! Thanks for the recipe ❤

@lovingyourlifestyle6320 3 жыл бұрын

This is a very good video. I make home spaghetti and I cook my sause slow for 3-4 hours. I added the italian season and bay leaf so you will get full flavor. I prepare all of my other ingredients, mushrooms, onion and lean ground beef in a large skillet. I cook the ground meat until it is no longer pink. I add meat to my sause and add some wine and let it simmer. I check on it to make sure is cooking slow and I taste to made sure it has reach its full flavor.

@garybuchanan6062 3 жыл бұрын

Alternate the direction of the pasta layers for maximum structural stability.

@jtking76 Жыл бұрын

YES! COTTAGE CHEESE RULES IN AMERICAN LASAGNA! I don't care what the purist say.

@user-sp4hc7ly4u Ай бұрын

Yes! Definitely, for any season. Substantial, easy to chew, and can do when other choices won’t! Best served hot

@johnboyd7158 3 жыл бұрын

Just made this and I must say that I finally understand why GARFIELD called lasagna Nature's perfect food. Amazing and delicious. (Also, when I finished, my kitchen looked like ground zero of a collision with a whole foods and Williams and Sonoma! . )

@thehomeplatespecial597 4 жыл бұрын

Great job, Christie Morrison. Hope to see her featured often along with all the regulars.

@davidlindgren7605 2 жыл бұрын

There would be more flavor if you added Oregano and Basil

@dgdigital2659 4 жыл бұрын

I have made this three times in the past two months..it's a huge hit with friends and family, I did substitute potato bread with white, and I added one extra slice total of three because the meat sauce wasn't enough the first time I made it, but I just wanted to let you know we are loving this quick and easyer lasagna recipe 👍

@rugfixr 4 жыл бұрын

I love these culinary classes by these pro's!

@Wesabi80 2 ай бұрын

I love this recipe, I've made it 3 times now and it keeps getting better, and the best part is my family also loves it! Thank you!!

@sondog1983 2 ай бұрын

Love that beautiful clean oven!

@cathyburns750 3 жыл бұрын

Drooling all over my jammies! This is going into my recipe box to make over and over again! Thank you for sharing!

@Donar23 4 жыл бұрын

When I make Bolognese I usually make the real deal, and much more than I actually need. I eat it with spaghetti and freeze the rest in portions. When I want a great lasagna, I just have to make a Bechamel (which is rather quick) and unfreeze some Bolognese. I basically have everything here to make lasagna as a midnight snack, if I wanted to do that :D

@lejosdelarealidad1374 4 жыл бұрын

Great idea! :)

@passiveagressive4983 4 жыл бұрын

Donar I do exactly the same. I always have Bol. Sauce in my freezer as I double up every time I cook some. Easy!

@haggiefatigue2971 4 жыл бұрын

When watching these two my husband and I always joke that they probably really hate each other, lol!

@busterhymen2280 4 жыл бұрын

I picked up on that vibe also lol

@scotts7017 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome! I like to add spinach to the cheese sauce. I will tweak my method towards this one on my next one. I never make it the same way twice. Thanks girls!

@dgdigital2659 4 жыл бұрын

I added spinach to this one and it's perfect 👍

@jusssayin480 3 жыл бұрын

I guess I'm a traditionalist. Lasagna with beef shouldn't have spinach.

@JacquelineBawden 6 ай бұрын

This is my go to lasagna, it’s the panade that I love, no yucky watery mess around the noodles the next day. I’ve made this for many dinner parties & birthdays & every single person go s back for seconds! Great job Christi.

@cdtkabag139 2 ай бұрын

can you make in advance then freeze?

@PastorJack1957 3 жыл бұрын

I've spent 55 years cooking both professionally and for myself, family and friends. Secret. I've never made a lasagna! I'm headed to the store for ingredients to try it for the first time. I know the theory behind original lasagna, thanks for the speedy recipe.

@davestelling 2 жыл бұрын

Same, here...

@chutybutyful 4 жыл бұрын

Made it last night. amazing! definitely a keeper. Not cheap though...

@nilnil7325 3 жыл бұрын

Christie's recipes are always top-notch. You should check out her chicken pot pie recipe. Everyone in my family loves it.

@chutybutyful 3 жыл бұрын

@@celak7482 For sure!

@johnboyd7158 3 жыл бұрын

No, it's not. Still not bad at all, when you calculate the cost per swerving. In addition, since it is so meaty, it's quite filling. I made this and fed 4 adults with plenty left over for another meal for 4. AND-, since I was focused on the recipe, I didn't serve any salad or dessert; just a little fresh bread. So good and so worth it.

@grannysweet 4 жыл бұрын

Love these two ladies. Great video. I prefer to use uncooked regular lasagna noodles and cheese mixture, uncooked meat mix , veggies. Cover with foil and cook. meat and noodles cook while flavors bloom. Recipe on back of noodle box. ( adds liquid to bake noodles) dead easy.

@JennyofOldStones713 4 жыл бұрын

“Uncooked meat mix” 🥴🤢

@noracharles80 Жыл бұрын

What a great cook, ATK’s Christie! Looks so yummy!

@hayleymanchios8908 3 жыл бұрын

I just made this and it is amazing. I hate cottage cheese, but i love the mixture, so creamy,

@davestelling 2 жыл бұрын

I'm going to make this tomorrow for my Mom. Only exception; I'll use half Italian sausage, and half good ground beef. Will also add some Italian parsley. I might also use ricotta. All these good ingredients, it's gotta be good... (!)

@MR-of9dx 10 ай бұрын

That would change this recipe totally to the point why follow it ?

@KLloydable 3 жыл бұрын

As always, well-done ! Thank you for your diligence in creating the best dishes. This dish is a Best dish!

@nancylaws5659 3 жыл бұрын

My husband loves this! The sauce isn’t so “tomatoey”...which gives him heartburn. He can eat this all day! (I sub in some of my own home-canned tomatoes).

@kpierce93 2 жыл бұрын

Ooh that’s good to know. I get heartburn too and might have to try this one.

@nancyb1243 4 жыл бұрын

Wow! I made this today. It’s the best lasagna I’ve ever made (so says my family, too). And I’ve made lasagna for 40 years with varying degrees of success. The recipe “on the box” is usually mediocre at best. Thanks for your expertise and explanations of why you use certain ingredients (like cottage cheese which is brilliant). ❤️

@tinataylor9486 Жыл бұрын

Made this today, perfect for a cold February day! Such wonderful flavor!

@amohammart Жыл бұрын

its 2022 and I just saw this episode. I will be making this version for Thankssgiving this year. i love the panade!

@vynz0789 4 жыл бұрын

+1 for Julia's collar being down!

@av8153 4 жыл бұрын

That's how I've made my lasagna white component for decades ( cottage cheese base ) : except I also add cream cheese and more Italian cheeses , flour instead of cornstarch , and an egg to help it set up .

@DKWalser 4 жыл бұрын

Other than that, it's exactly the same...

@MommaT1970 2 жыл бұрын

No Italian seasonings? No basil?

@pcb462 3 жыл бұрын

Love this recipe. Pecorino Romano is a very underused cheese in my opinion.

@davidlindgren7605 2 жыл бұрын

and cheaper than parmesan, too!

@johnhobson9165 4 жыл бұрын

I think I shall stick with my bolognese.

@sondramiller9104 4 жыл бұрын

I will be making this! It looked delicious!! Can’t wait to try. ♥️

@gioarias75 4 жыл бұрын

I made this a few times already & it came out good. But I did add a small step I added a cup of Merlot wine to the meat before I added the can of crush tomatoes & cook the sauce for 15 to 30min instead of 5mins.

@LaSopRAWna 4 жыл бұрын

that really looked like it needed some more sauce!

@RandemNJ 4 жыл бұрын

No it didnt......it was fine.

@jillsmith633 3 жыл бұрын

@@RandemNJ Nah, needed more sauce. Totally.

@cisium1184 3 жыл бұрын

"We want this lasagna to be meat-forward." Who's this "we"? I wasn't consulted. And of course the result a proddy-assed Hamburger Helper disaster.

@donnasmith3969 Жыл бұрын

@@jillsmith633 It did need more sauce. Looked too dry.

@sissi7746 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely amazing but a bit difficult to manage if you have physical limitations. I spread the recipe steps on two days but next time, I’ll do it on three days as I was exhausted when it was time to bake it. I did make a couple of changes, replacing the heavy cream by a lighter cooking cream (15%) and picking the fattest cottage cheese (5%) available in our Supermarket in an effort to compensate for the heavy cream. The result was so fantastic I’m sure to make it again. It makes a lot though. There are only two of us and my gentleman-friend is afraid to eat the same thing for the next five days. Can portions be frozen once cooked? Or else would it work if I split the recipe in two?

@theonlybkb 2 жыл бұрын

Late notice but Yes!! Absolutely you can freeze lasagna..it even adds a whole new "setting" factor for the ingredients to meld. Easy to reheat as well....portion serving sizes ahead of time that way you can pull out extra food for company!

@wookie4798 4 жыл бұрын

Didn't we see this 2 weeks ago? Did KZfaq pull down your video??

@tony_25or6to4 4 жыл бұрын

I thought it was a couple of months ago. Exactly the same video.

@alexanderpons9246 9 ай бұрын

Very good recipe and very delicious! The only thing I must mention is that its not cheap to make especially when it comes to the cheeses used as well as the lean ground beef but it is worth it.

@minniemouse773 4 жыл бұрын

Looks delicious 😋 I wanna try this!!

@idamcloughlin3731 2 жыл бұрын

I love you guys, great recipes, I use nearly all regularly.

@DannyPlass 2 жыл бұрын

Three of my favorite words put together.

@darlenpelletier2606 2 жыл бұрын

Made this for supper tonight I can’t wait to try it! ❤️

@xtina1610 2 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate the, "I'm going to wash my hands," comment. Every other cooking KZfaqr makes me cringe every time they work with raw meat and then immediately grab a bowl. I understand editing is a thing, and its likly they are washing their hands off camera. But are they?

@itzkatsawayo 3 жыл бұрын

This is my go-to lasagna recipe. I've done the full-blown lasagna. This is better all-around.

@leepreeitt8603 3 ай бұрын

Can’t wait to Ty.

@judithgeldhauser7778 2 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to making AGAIN!! :o)

@belindacoleman9662 4 жыл бұрын

That looks delicious. Thanks for sharing.

@xtina1610 2 ай бұрын

2:50 Diced onions

@charliemay9893 4 жыл бұрын

I'm seriously requesting you send a pan to my house! Please 🙏

@micuchua70 4 жыл бұрын

I will make this lasagna for Sunday night. Thanks.

@mollymollie6048 3 жыл бұрын

I was really thinking this was going to be dry...this looks fabulous. I also love using cottage cheese instead of ricotta as well.

@inquisitor4635 4 жыл бұрын

remove the crust from the bread before you mix it, as the crust leaves chunks that are difficult to incorporate evenly

@mdawn74 2 жыл бұрын

I follow this recipe to the “T” and I always have leftover meat sauce with 4 layers, so I add 1 more layer, then I’m able to have a top layer for the rest of the cheese sauce. #Not going back to other lasagna recipes.

@jpaw1965 3 жыл бұрын

Did anyone find the white sauce with the proportions in the video turned out too liquidy? I just mixed it up and it's more fit to be poured than dalloped. I feel like I need to strain it before it goes in the pan.

@judlol5074 2 ай бұрын

My family like more tomato flavor and more italian flavor. Next time I will try using well-drained Italian sausage instead of ground beef and a cup of marinera and maybe skip the bottom layer of noodles. What they did was ladel a bit of marinera to their plate. The only thing I did not like was the cleanup. But in general, Americas's Test Kitrchen does not get great ratings from me on "ease of cleanup" (then, they have people).

@neilaltschuler6064 6 ай бұрын

How about chopped mushrooms for moisture?

@jusssayin480 3 жыл бұрын

You'd think that cottage cheese was made from goat's blood. It's a dairy product that tastes good. Can't believe all the cottage cheese haters out there.

@suzannetaylor6285 8 ай бұрын

My family’s favorite lasagna, especially for my sons who really dislike Ricotta

@cisium1184 3 жыл бұрын

This thing is a fricking clown show. Make it right or don't make it. You are not busy and you are not important. The food is important - you are as nothing. I would throw this back in your face.

@brandihasty2405 4 жыл бұрын

I missed how much mozzarella you need

@mslmg27 4 жыл бұрын

Just made this today and it is the truth!❤️🙌🏾

@STEVEARABIA1 3 жыл бұрын

Def trying this soon.

@hollym5873 4 жыл бұрын

Love these recipes. thanks

@joshuapeterson6072 3 жыл бұрын

Christie and Julie make cooking report no chore.

@williamking8033 2 жыл бұрын

I like your idea of using cottage cheese, garlic, and grated Romano instead of Riccota.

@findingmeagain1674 3 жыл бұрын

This thumbnail 😂🤣😂😂

@Charlie-pk6lj 4 жыл бұрын

Why not add 1 egg to the meat making the meat moister

@semco72057 4 жыл бұрын

Christie Morrison made the perfect lasagna and I have to remember to try making some like what she did and see how it taste. I have not made any in years and have to experiment again on making it and hope it turns out like her's. Julia must have enjoyed it so much and probably had a second serving ot it.

@karenmorris2949 3 жыл бұрын

Loved this recipe. I will be using it this Christmas

@misscndnwoman2177 4 жыл бұрын

Btw you two cracked me up 😄😄😄 love you girls get as t job,I downloaded and saved and shared.🙏💓🌹

@MrCaine6969 4 жыл бұрын

Can you cook ground beef in a crock pot?

@TanyaP822 4 жыл бұрын

This looks delicious must try..

@hafeezurrehman611 Жыл бұрын

I have made this

@rudeboymon3177 4 жыл бұрын

Cue angry Italians in 3...2...1...

@rudeboymon3177 4 жыл бұрын

@Straight Razor Daddy thats what i live for. Even if they really butcher the recipe 😆

@SilverCharmbracelet 3 жыл бұрын

Does Christie remind anyone else of Sookie St. James from Gilmore Girls?

@tbac2432 4 жыл бұрын

I will agree the the whole milk ricotta does get kind of sandy when cooked. So I use part skim milk ricotta and would never use cottage cheese. I also do not use noodles I use macaroni and whole milk Mozzarella.

@charliemay9893 4 жыл бұрын

Yup mom uses cottage cheese. I won't touch any lasagna with ricotta cheese

@tony_25or6to4 4 жыл бұрын

Is this a repost? I swear I saw this a few months ago.

@dinocardamone9586 4 жыл бұрын

Darn I'm hungry. ATK is the best. Total quality.

@macaronipop Жыл бұрын

Hi alligator! Mike

@BabylonMister 3 жыл бұрын

what season is this?

@lisagonzales7419 3 жыл бұрын

Can you use Ricotta and cottage cheese together??

@FLLOVERUSA 2 жыл бұрын

I live in USA and made Lasagna several times to a almost perfect dish. But I am visiting my family in India and I cannot find the ingredients that I need to make this dish. I feel so bad because I want my family to taste this lasagna dish so bad.

@Phoenix85006 4 жыл бұрын

Uh-oh, I thought she was going to "throw down" at 4:14 😠😂

@maurice491 Жыл бұрын

I have made this many times and it is great. BUT you need double the amount of sauce. I find the recipe as written is too dry.

@gilbertgonzalez7561 4 жыл бұрын

That hot! My favorite dish.

@victormolina6666 4 жыл бұрын

These women have food science down to the fucking teet. Fascinating...

@robcunningham7837 4 жыл бұрын

Delish recipe. But there has not been cottage cheese in my house since 1980. Will try with a different white sauce. Thank you.

@kateri17 4 жыл бұрын

or you could just try it with cottage cheese...

@richspizzaparty 9 ай бұрын

This is the kind of lasagna I'd expect to find in the Midwest or south. These women are in Boston and have no excuse making lasagna like this with so many Italian Americans in the area.

@horseshoe_nc 4 жыл бұрын

After while crocodile. 😜 That does look delicious.

@fairamir1 4 жыл бұрын

They lost me at cottage cheese

@johnpiccolini3305 4 жыл бұрын

I notice in these programs that you never seem to use wines, neither red nor white. Is this a choice? A philosophical option? A firm belief? I think I would be at sea without my wine deglaze or a splash of dry vermouth when cooking rice. Am I not being my most efficient? Truly curious

@kylechalve 3 жыл бұрын

Their older recipes use wine. They used to never make any tomato sauce without wine.

@BNOBLE. 2 жыл бұрын

used to love ATK and CC they were great PBS content!!! Now our TAXES lead to a full charge website for recipes. Are you kidding me???? JOKE!!! SCREW PBS AND THEIR AGENDA