16 Reviews of Dad's Lasagna

From: Diane R

On Mar 7, 2006

Ok, I'll admit it I needed to make some substitutions and minor changes, yet I don't think they affected the core recipe. I didn't have sausage, I had ground pork so I added 1t. fennel seed, 1t. oregano, 1t. garlic salt and dash pepper while slowly browning the meat. We're the kind of girls who like a saucy lasagne; for the garlic bread of course. I only had one 14.5 oz. can of tomatoes, so I used that, the 2 sm cans of tomato paste, and added a small can of tomato sauce and one 14.5 oz. can water. I let all this simmer with the spices when the recipe indicated to add tomatoes. I layer different than Nurbel's dad, always starting with sauce (so noodles don't stick)and always topping with the mozzarella cheese. This time I added a twist: I discovered this spinach in the refrigerator (fresh leaves) that needed to be used so I added them in a single layer to the center of the lasagne. (You all realize I'm including all this so I can replicate it, right?) I will never go to that fancy restaurant downtown that charges $12.50 for only one piece again, never. This is authentic enough for my Italian friend. My daughter was upset because zaar only goes to 5 stars! Many more stars to you!! Thank you Nurbel, please tell your dad his lasagne ROCKS!

From: Chef #308969

On May 31, 2006

This was my first time making homemade lasagna & it was wonderful! It was very easy & very tasty, my husband & mother loved it as well. The only changes that I made to the receipe were that I used ground beef instead of sausage & I put all my seasonings & tomatoes into the food chopper to make the sauce smooth instead of chunky. This is definately a dish that I will be making again & again! Thank you!

From: SadLilCook

On Aug 21, 2006

Loved it! This was also my first time making homemade lasagna and it came out great! Quite fool proof.

From: Goofy Ruth

On Sep 11, 2006

I loved this recipe! I found it easy to prepare and the taste was sensational! My DH said it was the best lasagna he had ever had. Thank you for posting.

From: Marz

On Jan 2, 2006

Made this tonight (with sasauge) and my hubby really liked it. Added fennel seeds and olives to the sauce, and topped a final layer with mozzarella cheese. I put it together this morning and placed it in the fridge. When it was dinner time I popped it in the oven and served it with garlic bread! YUMM-O! If you are looking for a classic lasagna recipe, look no further! Thanks for sharing!!

From: CaribbeanQueen

On Sep 5, 2005

I made this last weekend for my granddaughter's 2nd birthday party. What a hit - from the little kids to the big kids! I did have to leave this warming in the oven a bit longer than expected and the top got a bit brown but no one complained. Not a scrap left in the pan. My daughter, son-in-law, and the baby are coming here to visit on Saturday. Guess what they've requested? Thanks for the great recipe!

From: Chef #347503

On Nov 2, 2009

Made this and it was great! I used 2 cans of fire roasted diced tomatoes, and as simmering the sauce added 2 full can of water, as I never cook my noodles anymore! I also put a ladle of sauce, then start with the noodles to keep the noodles from sticking to the pan. I also used fresh basil and parsley instead of the dried. I baked at 350 for about 45 minutes. It was a hit!!

From: ~*Miss Diggy*~

On Apr 25, 2005

This was a requested meal by my BIL for his birthday dinner, and boy did he LOVE it, as did his wife, and DH and I. It was super, and the sausage was divine in it. I did add 1/2 cup of water to the sauce because I was using ready to bake noodles, and it turned out JUST PRERFECT! I will definitely be making this again. Thanks so much!

From: Irish Rose

On Sep 12, 2006

I hadn't made lasagne for years, but I just had a "hankering" for it and chose your recipe and I'm glad I did. I made four layers and topped it all with shredded garlic asiago cheese. Very delicious and quite easy to make. Thanks for submitting this.

From: tinajoebob

On Jan 15, 2007

The sauce on this was the best. I made a point to use plum tomatoes, which make the best sauce in my opinion. Also used spicy Italian sausage, and loved that, although my son said that made it too hot. Kudos should go to Miss Diggy for the picture, because that is what caught my eye to try this in the first place.