I’ve also found great locally made fresh mozzarella at my Farmer’s Market, so give them a look too.Īnd this recipe was designed to use that creamy and delicious fresh mozzarella rather than the drier shredding type. Some of my favorites include BelGioioso and Galbani. I’ve found that there are many good brands out there, and easily available at the grocery store. I’ve had some readers ask me about what kind of mozzarella is best for lasagna or the best brand of mozzarella cheese for lasagna. This recipe answers the question, “can you use fresh mozzarella in lasagna?” with a resounding YES!īest brand of mozzarella cheese for lasagna? It’s often packaged as large balls of mozzarella floating in watery looking whey. Most grocery stores carry fresh mozzarella in the deli case. (There is a Buffalo Mozzarella that’s made with water buffalo milk, but that’s not necessary for this recipe, as it’s difficult to find and expensive)įresh Mozzarella adds a rich creamy dairy flavor to the lasagna, as well as a great texture. It’s made with cow’s milk, just like regular grocery store mozzarella. The fresh mozzarella in this a quick vegetarian lasagna recipe is another huge win! Amazon affiliate link.Īll you do is put them in the lasagna when they are raw, and they cook with the lasagna. But, trust me on this, the time and energy you save, and the wonderful taste they provide, you’ll be hooked on them too. They do look different, as they don’t have the wavy edges like most lasagna noodles.
She had never seen them before, and I think they were fairly new on the market. Which is a huge time saver!īack when I originally posted this easy traditional lasagna recipe in 2011, I had a reader ask about the no-boil noodles. And, you don’t have to spend all the time boiling them and draining them. They actually taste better in lasagna than most other lasagna noodles. That being said, if your family has a favorite pasta sauce, use that one! I’m a big believer in using what already tastes good to your family! No-Boil Noodles I recommend getting good quality ingredients here, because the recipe is fairly simple, and the ingredients will shine through. This lasagna with fresh mozzarella and ricotta is hearty without any meat. And you know what? It’s so good without the meat that it doesn’t need it at all.
I have a recipe for a lighter lasagna recipe with all kinds of veggies and a light white sauce, Vegetable Lasagna Recipe, that’s great for summer and spring.īut this red pepper lasagna is much more of a classic traditional hearty lasagna, it just doesn’t have the meat in it. One of the things I think is best in the fall and winter is lasagna.
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