Four Cheese Lasagna with Gorgonzola, Ricotta, Mascarpone and Grana Padano
Four Cheese Lasagna with Gorgonzola, Ricotta, Mascarpone and Grana Padano
Rich and creamy with golden edges, this Lombardy-inspired Barilla lasagne is comfort in every bite.
1 hours 20 minutes total
- Beef
- Black Pepper
- Easy
- Entrée
- Gorgonzola cheese
- High Protein
- Intermediate
- Onion
- Ricotta Cheese
- Winter and Soup Recipes
Inspired by Italy’s Lombardy region, this Four-Cheese Barilla Lasagne layers a rich meat sauce with creamy gorgonzola, ricotta, mascarpone and Grana Padano. Made with Barilla Oven-Ready Lasagne, it bakes into tender, golden layers with no pre-boiling required for a simple yet elevated comfort dish.
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Ingredients
Serves 7
| 1 box | 1 box Barilla Oven-Ready Lasagne |
| 1 ½ cups | Shredded mozzarella (for melt + structure) |
For the sauce
| 2 tbsp | Olive oil |
| 1 | Small onion, finely diced |
| 3 | Cloves garlic, minced |
| 500g | Ground beef |
| 1 jar (650–750 ml) | High-quality tomato sauce |
| 2 tbsp | Tomato paste |
| 1 tsp | Dried oregano |
| 1 tsp | Dried basil |
| To taste | Salt & pepper |
| Optional: pinch of chili flakes |
For the Cheese Layer
| 1 ½ cups | Ricotta |
| ¾ cup | Gorgonzola |
| ¾ cup | Mascarpone |
| ¾ cup | Finely grated Grana Padano (plus extra for topping) |
| 1 | Egg |
| Salt & pepper | |
| Optional: chopped fresh parsley or basil |
Disclaimer
Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.
Method
Step 1
Pre-heat oven to 375°F.
Step 2
Sauté olive oil, diced onion, and garlic. Add the ground meat and cook until browned. Then stir in tomato sauce, tomato paste, oregano, basil, salt & pepper. Simmer until slightly thickened.
Step 3
In a bowl, mix ricotta, gorgonzola, mascarpone, grated Grana Padano, egg, salt & pepper until smooth and creamy.
Step 4
To assemble the lasagna, spread a layer of sauce in the baking dish, then add Barilla Oven-Ready Lasagne. Layer sauce, cheese mixture, and shredded mozzarella (about 1½ cups total).
Step 5
Repeat for 3–4 layers, finishing with sauce, mozzarella & extra Grana Padano on top.
Step 6
Bake at 375°F for 30 mins covered, then 15–20 mins uncovered until golden + bubbling.
Step 7
Let rest for 10–15 mins before slicing and serving.
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