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Welcome back to Easy Freezer Meals. Today we make Classic Lasagna (Easy Freezer Meals). This awesome dinner is flavorful, rich, and feeds many. This is a great meal to make ahead especially if you have a large family or if need to make something quick for a get together or party.
We invite you to check out our new Amazon storefront. Here we’ve listed the things we use in our kitchen and in our videos. If you have any questions about what you see feel free to reach out. Also, If you are looking for really cool gift ideas be sure to check out the store as we have all sorts of things for men and women.
Our Store Front: amazon.com/shop/2guysacooler
Here are some links to the products that we use and trust. If it survives our kitchen it is a quality product If you have any questions about anything listed let me know. I am part of an affiliate Program. This helps support our channel and our project at no extra cost to you!! So, thank you in advance.
This is my recommendation for my absolute favorite thermometers.
• Thermapen Mk4 - http://www.thermoworks.com/Thermapen-Mk4?tw=2GUYSACOOLER
Freezer to Oven Tins amzn.to/2TCVVmb
3 Compartment Tins for freezer meals amzn.to/2SEoNwQ
Vitamix 750 Heratige Pro Model amzn.to/2PFXe1d
Lodge Cast Iron Griddle amzn.to/2BOT4yM
Lodge Cast Iron Skillet 17 inch amzn.to/2wZ3lGb
Vacmaster Vacuum Sealer amzn.to/2wQp7wF
8x10 bags for vac master amzn.to/2NQxpuU
6x8 bags for vac master amzn.to/2y72Lrk
Food Saver Vac bags/Sous Vide Friendly amzn.to/2WkEqsx
Robo Coup w/Dicer amzn.to/2x0Wmwi
The way that we suggest you make this dish is to assemble the lasagna in the tray that you will be freezing. Cover it tightly and freeze. You do not cook this lasagna until you are ready to eat it.. When you are ready to eat it thaw the lasagna, bake at 375F for 25 minutes covered with foil then bake an additional 25 minutes uncovered. You are basically melting the cheese and heating up the center..
Recipe for the Meat sauce is here: youtu.be/IZGMBYiBu4I
Other Recipes you can make with this meat sauce:
Italian Lasagna: youtube.com/watch?v=1P3i4PmnhXc
Gnocchi Bolognese: youtube.com/watch?v=SVrVFx6t7lw
Baked Ziti: youtube.com/watch?v=lX0BkibaUWc
Pizza Bake: youtu.be/Lc8ErXJeiPY
Baked Spaghetti: youtu.be/GRi0c4F-F-Q
The Meat sauce will make 5 (9x13) trays for freezing. If you want to make less just divide it as you see fit.
Lasagna Noodles for 5 trays: 60 or 6 packs (1 extra in case some break)
This ricotta mix is for 5 (9x13) trays
5 pounds of ricotta cheese
5 large eggs
2.5 teaspoons of salt
1/4 cup of dried parsley
Cheese for topping:
Mozzarella cheese grated: 5 pounds
Parmesan Cheese: 5 Pounds
If you want to substitute 1/2 of the ricotta to save some money you can use "Queso Fresco" It is a Spanish fresh cheese that is mild and works great in this recipe. Combine the ricotta, eggs, salt, and parsley and mix till smooth and creamy. You don't want any lumps at all in your cheese mix as this will help you spread it out more evenly. I use my food processor to help out with this step. Once this is made set it in your fridge or covered on your countertop.
Boil the noodles:
Each baking tin will normally get 12 noodles (2 Layers of 6) so depending on how much you are making you can calculate how much pasta you need. For this recipe (making 5 trays) you will need 60 noodles or 6 packs. This will give you a few extra in case some break. In a pot of well salted water that is boiling cook the pasta till just a hair under al dente. Take out of the water and rinse with cold water. Gently arrange the noodles in rows so that they are flat and easy to grab when you are ready for them.
Time to assemble in your baking tin:
Place a layer of meat sauce on the bottom (1.5 cups)
Arrange 6 noodles lengthwise slightly overlapping
spread some ricotta over the noodles with a spatula
sprinkle some mozzarella cheese over the ricotta
add some meat sauce (2.5 Cups) on top of the mozzarella cheese
sprinkle parmesan over the meat sauce.
add 6 more noodles slightly overlapping
spread some ricotta over the noodles with a spatula
sprinkle some mozzarella cheese over the ricotta
add some meat sauce (2.5 Cups) on top of the mozzarella cheese
To finish the layer cover the top of the lasagna with mozzarella cheese then parmesan cheese. When you are finished you should not have too many extra ingredients.
Wrap with foil and freeze. To bake, thaw dish, cover with foil and bake in a 375F oven for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and finish baking an additional 25 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the center is hot.
Thanks again and we will see you in the next video.
Eric
Welcome back to Easy Freezer Meals. Today we make Classic Lasagna (Easy Freezer Meals). This awesome dinner is flavorful, rich, and feeds many. This is a great meal to make ahead especially if you have a large family or if need to make something quick for a get together or party.
We invite you to check out our new Amazon storefront. Here we’ve listed the things we use in our kitchen and in our videos. If you have any questions about what you see feel free to reach out. Also, If you are looking for really cool gift ideas be sure to check out the store as we have all sorts of things for men and women.
Our Store Front: amazon.com/shop/2guysacooler
Here are some links to the products that we use and trust. If it survives our kitchen it is a quality product If you have any questions about anything listed let me know. I am part of an affiliate Program. This helps support our channel and our project at no extra cost to you!! So, thank you in advance.
This is my recommendation for my absolute favorite thermometers.
• Thermapen Mk4 - http://www.thermoworks.com/Thermapen-Mk4?tw=2GUYSACOOLER
Freezer to Oven Tins amzn.to/2TCVVmb
3 Compartment Tins for freezer meals amzn.to/2SEoNwQ
Vitamix 750 Heratige Pro Model amzn.to/2PFXe1d
Lodge Cast Iron Griddle amzn.to/2BOT4yM
Lodge Cast Iron Skillet 17 inch amzn.to/2wZ3lGb
Vacmaster Vacuum Sealer amzn.to/2wQp7wF
8x10 bags for vac master amzn.to/2NQxpuU
6x8 bags for vac master amzn.to/2y72Lrk
Food Saver Vac bags/Sous Vide Friendly amzn.to/2WkEqsx
Robo Coup w/Dicer amzn.to/2x0Wmwi
The way that we suggest you make this dish is to assemble the lasagna in the tray that you will be freezing. Cover it tightly and freeze. You do not cook this lasagna until you are ready to eat it.. When you are ready to eat it thaw the lasagna, bake at 375F for 25 minutes covered with foil then bake an additional 25 minutes uncovered. You are basically melting the cheese and heating up the center..
Recipe for the Meat sauce is here: youtu.be/IZGMBYiBu4I
Other Recipes you can make with this meat sauce:
Italian Lasagna: youtube.com/watch?v=1P3i4PmnhXc
Gnocchi Bolognese: youtube.com/watch?v=SVrVFx6t7lw
Baked Ziti: youtube.com/watch?v=lX0BkibaUWc
Pizza Bake: youtu.be/Lc8ErXJeiPY
Baked Spaghetti: youtu.be/GRi0c4F-F-Q
The Meat sauce will make 5 (9x13) trays for freezing. If you want to make less just divide it as you see fit.
Lasagna Noodles for 5 trays: 60 or 6 packs (1 extra in case some break)
This ricotta mix is for 5 (9x13) trays
5 pounds of ricotta cheese
5 large eggs
2.5 teaspoons of salt
1/4 cup of dried parsley
Cheese for topping:
Mozzarella cheese grated: 5 pounds
Parmesan Cheese: 5 Pounds
If you want to substitute 1/2 of the ricotta to save some money you can use "Queso Fresco" It is a Spanish fresh cheese that is mild and works great in this recipe. Combine the ricotta, eggs, salt, and parsley and mix till smooth and creamy. You don't want any lumps at all in your cheese mix as this will help you spread it out more evenly. I use my food processor to help out with this step. Once this is made set it in your fridge or covered on your countertop.
Boil the noodles:
Each baking tin will normally get 12 noodles (2 Layers of 6) so depending on how much you are making you can calculate how much pasta you need. For this recipe (making 5 trays) you will need 60 noodles or 6 packs. This will give you a few extra in case some break. In a pot of well salted water that is boiling cook the pasta till just a hair under al dente. Take out of the water and rinse with cold water. Gently arrange the noodles in rows so that they are flat and easy to grab when you are ready for them.
Time to assemble in your baking tin:
Place a layer of meat sauce on the bottom (1.5 cups)
Arrange 6 noodles lengthwise slightly overlapping
spread some ricotta over the noodles with a spatula
sprinkle some mozzarella cheese over the ricotta
add some meat sauce (2.5 Cups) on top of the mozzarella cheese
sprinkle parmesan over the meat sauce.
add 6 more noodles slightly overlapping
spread some ricotta over the noodles with a spatula
sprinkle some mozzarella cheese over the ricotta
add some meat sauce (2.5 Cups) on top of the mozzarella cheese
To finish the layer cover the top of the lasagna with mozzarella cheese then parmesan cheese. When you are finished you should not have too many extra ingredients.
Wrap with foil and freeze. To bake, thaw dish, cover with foil and bake in a 375F oven for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and finish baking an additional 25 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the center is hot.
Thanks again and we will see you in the next video.
Eric
