How To Make Lasagna With Pierogies
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4.7
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Servings
6 serving
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Calories
419 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
How To Make Lasagna With Pierogies
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Who can resist a saucy flavor packed lasagna? Today I’m sharing How to Make Lasagna taste even better using Pierogies! Layers of marinara, ricotta basil sauce, Mrs.T’s Pierogies, more sauces and cheese! Video included with this recipe!
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Ingredients
Lasagna Sauce:
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup mushrooms sliced (optional)
- 1 cup ground beef optional
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon oregano
- 2 cups crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons basil minced, or a tablespoon of basil pesto
Lasagna White Sauce
- 8 ounces ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup basil fresh, minced or 2 tablespoons basil pesto
- 1/3 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- 1 cup cream or half n half or milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Assembling the Lasagna
- 1 box Mrs.T’s Pierogies Cheddar cheese mini’s
- Lasagna sauce above
- Lasagna white sauce above
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese
- 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
- 2 tablespoon fresh basil minced
Notes
- Use Mrs.T’s Pierogies for a richer, more flavorful and pure comfort food lasagna recipe.
- Choose from a wide variety of Mrs.T’s Pierogies flavors and sizes, for today I’ve used the mini size, cheddar cheese Pierogies.
- Make the lasagna sauce from scratch. It’s more flavorful and you can personalize it with or without mushrooms and beef.
- However if you’re rushed, use ready made pasta sauce, but add basil, parmesan and water to it.
- Adding water to thin out the marinara sauce is essential to allow extra liquid for the Pierogies to cook with.
- The ricotta sauce is a no cook straightforward sauce that’s luscious and delicious thanks to the basil and parmesan. Add basil pesto (homemade or storebought) if you don;t have fresh basil at home.
- Thin out the ricotta mixture until it feels like a spreadable sauce. Use cream, half n half or milk to do so.
- If you can’t find ricotta, use mascarpone or even cream cheese.
- Ricotta has a sandy texture, if you don’t like it substitute it above, or food process it until smooth.
- Layer the lasagna and use the Pierogies frozen straight out of the box—no need to cook them.
- Covering the lasagna during baking is crucial for the Pierogies to cook and the sauce to simmer quicker.
- Once the lasagna is ready, the Pierogies will be tender, the sauce bubbling and the cheese melted. You can enjoy it as is. However if you like a golden top to your lasagna, you’ll need to bake the lasagna uncovered for an extra 10 minutes more.
- It’s a great idea when you’re making lasagna to make double the recipe and keep an extra dish in your freezer for busy days.
- Follow instructions above in make ahead lasagna.
- Frozen lasagna tastes just as fresh and delicious!ENJOY!!!
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