The Ultimate Comfort Food Recipe - How To Make Irresistible Lasagna

[@Mainecoonlady.]

Obviously not a traditional lasagne but some nice twists. I was taught in an Italian family. I noticed when you layered the pasta, you placed the layers all the same direction. To stabilize the filling, I was taught to alternate with vertical and horizontal pasta layers to create a tight weave, so it doesn’t slide apart. I don’t use tomato paste. It adds acid. Leaving it out nullifies the need for sugar. A hearty well balanced sauce should simmer a minimum 3 hours. There’s no acid and the tomatoes become naturally sweet. I like your passion for flavors and techniques. Thanks for sharing.

[@Cutay7BOOTAY]

Thanks for the tip about alternating the pasta!

[@klovefamous7077]

A little sugar gives it a great balance of flavors

[@effy9345]

When I saw tomato sauce, I decided to use good store bought spaghetti sauce instead. I always add a little bit of brown sugar when I make spaghetti sauce.

[@cocono5]

3 hours😮. Ma’am I have to get this in the oven.😅

[@zeezee-6]

@@cocono5Exactly, no ones got time for that 😆

[@catherinebrown9316]

Hi, I am a traditional black woman and this would be my first time making Lasagna and watching you and the ingredients that you put in it looks wonderful, I asked my husband what he thinks and because he is a meat eater, he asked me too add just a little more meat ☺I have tried some of your recipes and it has never let me down, so thank you it is so nice to see a man cooking the way you do with so much passion. Keep up the good work.

[@HarrisPilton789]

What is a “traditional” black woman, and why did you even mention that?

[@perrywalton2464]

@@HarrisPilton789the poster answered your question. She typically would not cook an Italian dish such as lasagna due to maybe what her community would normally consume. Not certain why you would question her mentioning that she is black

[@lovelylenay]

@@HarrisPilton789don’t be ignorant, clearly this is not a dish of our culture that’s why she said wtf she said!

[@oldNavyJZ]

The question was the word "traditional" and I agree the comment seems out of place. To get rid of racism, let's all stop focusing on race. @@perrywalton2464

[@liliwms508]

She did say it would be her first time making lasagna….hence her statement of ‘traditional black woman’. I think it was just her reinforcing her compliment to the chef.

[@jenjoy3215]

Growing up and learning to cook Italian food in an Italian neighborhood included how to enhance the flavor of store bought ricotta cheese. We always added Parm or Romano or both , herbs and an egg. Your addition is a great idea to enhance flavor. I’m a lover of that variety of Boursin cheese. Homemade pasta is best and you don’t have to cut it into strips. Just cut it to fit the pan. Meatballs sausage salad & garlic bread make the best meal.

[@janelynn2560]

I appreciate your input. I like hearing tips from other cooks.

[@deuceyd8468]

Yea I'm wondering why do people cut into strips and not to fit the pan when making noodles from scratch.

[@janelynn2560]

@@deuceyd8468 makes a lot of sense.

[@ramencurry6672]

May your belly be full

[@justice316]

Looks Delicious! Gonna definitely make this recipe for my family this weekend. Will give an update on how it turned out. Update: made this lasagna. My family loved it. It was a hit. 👍

[@mrcaialexander2352]

Dude one of the best who agrees ?

[@mrswhite645]

This lasagna was an absolute hit. I was asked to make lasagna again based on my previous recipe and I made this instead. Everyone said this is the best I have ever made so I will continue with this.

[@trinastewart1565]

My daughter made this for me on Mother’s Day! It was delicious! ❤❤

[@janelynn2560]

What size pan did she use? I have two different size lasagna pans. Looking forward to trying this recipe. Thanks!

[@liliwms508]

@@janelynn2560a 9x13 pan is fine, just make sure that it’s 2- preferably 3 inches deep

[@I_am_Mac]

Man there was not a bite left when I made this for the kids. Taste is amazing

[@erikarobinson3557]

I making this tomorrow. Thanks for the review😂

[@graciehernandez1364]

I love when he drops the fork ❤

[@LaciJean]

This lasagna is sooo good! My boyfriend said it's better than any restaurant's. Thank you for the recipe! We've been eating it for 2 days and I'll gladly eat the leftovers for 2 more days 😂😂

[@nataliemscrzysxycoolharris]

💥💥💥💥💥💯 A Lasagna is such a flexible dish. Have fun with your meats, cheeses & veggies…seasonings as well. I love making a ‘Pizza Lasagna’…anything you put on a pizza layer it between your noodles.

[@lexijones8019]

Love the tips on the egg and the slotted spoon

[@DrZCBailey1]

Your recipes hands down are THEEEE BEST!!!! Keep on doing it!!! I LOVETHIS CHANNEL 😋

[@tanicatonnie7944]

When I learned Italians use béchamel…. I NEVER used ricotta again 😂😂😂😂 just make béchamel… it’s easy and it’s the bomb

[@xicanavida1559]

You know that’s true I’ve had it in restaurants and it was bechamel no ricotta I will remember that

[@austinbullock5841]

Little tip if you did have to use ricotta, just season it with salt, pepper garlic powder and a little lemon and some hot sauce or chilli flakes and it'll taste much better. Even with a little parmesan also.

[@girlgonewisej]

Made this the day you posted it was fantastic. I had leftover meat sauce and ricotta mixture so I boiled a few noodles and mixed it in froze it and reheated it as lasagna soup my family lovedddddd it even better

[@pancharee4073]

Perfect timing ! I’m thinking about Lasagna for dinner tonight. Can’t wait ! Love from Las Vegas 😊

[@VoluptasASMR]

OMG this looks amazing! We recently made your Meatloaf recipe using the Boursin, and it was incredible, it is our go to meatloaf now. We are making this lasagna recipe tonight, and with the Boursin as a component in this delicious looking lasagna, I am certain it will taste wonderful as well. Every time we make something new, I tell my family that it is one of your recipes, and the reply is always "well of course it is." Your recipes are wonderful, thank you!

[@princetonbatts9889]

Just finished bro!! Incredible. I made a few changes nothing major. Used some baby spinach,turkey sage sausage with the ground sirloin and a few slices of provolone ❤

[@marshafoster6204]

I am not a lasagna lover because I don't like ricotta, but this recipe brought me back!. Who knew seasoning the ricotta could make such a difference! Because it's just 2 of us, I was able to share half with my daughter and her family. It is definitely a recipe keeper.

[@LenaSozzi]

I made this last night … it was a major hit !! Got asked to make it again! Thanks for this recipe!!!👍👍👍👍🍷🍷🍷

[@Chinwe]

My husband’s favorite dish. I said I wanted to make it for him next week and look how you pop up. Wow.

[@Byrd21590]

I usually dump the grease from the hamburger when I make spaghetti or lasagna. Other then that it looks good!

[@roxannethomas3047]

Made this for my team at work...Made crazy good💥💥this is how you get them to do any thing 😊😊

[@candacerobertson4154]

Can’t wait to try this TANTALIZING lasagne!!! Yum!!! Thank you!!!

[@EmmaFrostRules]

I just popped mine into the oven. I cannot wait to see how the ricotta/boursin mixture tastes.

[@xicanavida1559]

Yes !!! I love the mixture because yes ricotta needs lots of help love your combination!!!!

[@virgoscorner]

Lasagna is my favorite meal. My mom makes this for my birthday every year. Your's looks delicious & like how my mom makes it as well.

[@ChynaBaker-t6z]

At this point Boursin should sponsor you! I always overlooked them but after your videos I grab it on every grocery store run. "Mr. Make It Happen" says we need it! lol

[@nspencer77]

Turned out good. I used no bake noodles in one and made myself a separate one with heart of palm "lasagna noodles" for a low carb version. Both were very good.

[@cassandrajones556]

Your food is always INCREDIBLE!!! Your preparation and presentation is wonderful!!! This looks so good, and I am not a fan of Lasagna, but I would love a bit right now!! Thanks for sharing your talent!!❤

[@huskymom9889]

Oh my goodness, my mouth is watering!! I’m making this tomorrow!

[@nhungcrosbie8750]

This lasagna is looking so good. I can’t wait to try it out. Thank you for sharing the recipe.

[@aretheajohnson7104]

You’re the BEST 😀 a keeper and my go to recipe so delicious 😋 thanks for sharing and be blessed!!!

[@chelongogan3904]

Add Boursin garlic and herb cheese to the cheese concoction...very very good....yummy

[@Ericaprmx01]

You sure do love that Boursin cheese! You know what? After making your stuffed pasta shells, I now love it too 🤭 I’m definitely making this lasagna.

[@Crystal13164]

It's pricey tho.

[@Ericaprmx01]

@@Crystal13164 Amen!

[@lexijones8019]

I need to try it more. The first time I used it I didn’t love it

[@eveb1697]

This was absolutely delicious. My family loved it.

[@20807shane]

Looks good! Haven’t had a homemade lasagna in yrs. I’ll have to try this soon.

[@byronjones7263]

Forgot the Garlic bread??? And a bottle of Chianti as the piece de resistance. OUTSTANDING added touches. Yum x10

[@megvales9272]

Looks delic. May try this for holidays. When did he add the worshestershir sauce?

[@Jakilyn]

Damn! Thanks for this Sunday gift! Now I gotta run and grab the ingredients to make this bad boy 🎉😊

[@jacquiedwards2000]

POP YIUR COLLAR!!! That looks absolutely amazing. Love your channel.

[@SourMilk10]

Damn!! I mean GOD DAMN!!! That has to be the best looking lasagna I’ve ever seen in my life!! I wasn’t there but I sure as hell tasted it through the video. 🤣 You did an amazing job! I don’t think I’ve ever seen you make something that ain’t amazing. You’re such an incredible Chef.

[@wespeakforthetrees]

Good job! I'm gonna try it! Thanks for making this video!

[@miyazakiendo3743]

No hate to all people that like just some ricotta cheese, I made lasagna with just ricotta and other cheese, and didn’t really like it. I will try this recipe thank you 😊

[@liselottnelson5479]

Love love love the beef bouillon you are using. This is the only bouillon I will ever use

[@camarnerette287]

Just love the way to throw down the spoon after taste test. Oh delicious

[@swedish-viking-gaming]

I made this recipe for the first time and it was amazing! I will definitely use your recipe when I make lasagna going forward!

[@phillyguy8541]

I'm Italian but I totally agree with you about ricotta. It is so bland plus I don't like its texture which why I am not a fan of traditional pastas made with it. The worst thing for me is when people make baked ziti and such and just spoon or mix ricotta into the pasta. I always add parm and even mozzarella or provolone just to give it some body and taste, but I like what you have done here and am going to try it.

[@donnabraden3126]

Mr. Make It Happen, I have a request. I used to make a French toast recipe for guests at a bed-and-breakfast where I was an innkeeper. Will you make a version of French toast that is made with Sherrie? Then make a syrup with toasted pecans, brown sugar, butter, maple syrup, and cream? The French toast is only exquisite with a fabulous syrup on it.

[@carolyngarcia932]

This looks so good I totally agree with you about the ricotta cheese it is bland I also like to add the bourisn cheese I can't wait to try your recipe.

[@harrisbuck3443]

Made this yesterday. Not sure if I've ever had better lasagna. Thanks for sharing.

[@ANev1997]

Also I’m sure genuine Italian ricotta is better than what we have in the US. I love this idea I’m going to try it! Thanks 😊

[@newnotefinder8972]

Big hit! Everyone loved it! Second time making it.

[@tomdelaney19464]

Love the bousin Idea , thank you.....the best lasagna i made is when I added.sliced pepperoni to it

[@SteveVex]

This was absolutely delicious. Yet another reason for me to get your cookbook. I will add that I chose to use uncooked regular (not oven-ready) lasagna noodles and they were soft and perfectly cooked by the time it was done. I did 45 mins @ 350 covered with foil and then broiled it @ 500 with the foil off until the cheese was golden brown

[@angelsherry7016]

i made this recipe last night and it was AMAZING thx for sharing

[@berelinde]

Your recipe isn't too different from mine, but my ricotta mix is just ricotta, real parmesan cheese, herbs, S&P, and maybe an egg if it looks too loose. Garlic is a migraine trigger for me, so I use very little of it in the sauce and none in the cheese mixture, but that's a personal modification, not a recommendation. Garlic is delicious and I would add more if I could do so safely.

[@SavoryExperimentsCooking]

This looks like the best lasagna ever. Love that addition of boursin!

[@blondiez1981]

So beautiful I could cry

[@janismozingo4263]

Love the boursin !!

[@Be4Real221]

Wow I made this Lasagna for dinner last night and it was tasty and very delicious. Hubby loved it! I thought I would have left overs for the following day and that was a negative lol Thank you So much for sharing the recipe. Keep up the great work!

[@juanitar3741]

I'm making lasagna today, but in my Instant Pot 🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@christeenprice5637]

Yummy recipe, thanks, I made your spinach dip yesterday so delicious,thanks 👍👍👍

[@kimberlyzetzsche1210]

I agree about ricotta. I make my own and also use boursin cheese, yummy

[@Peridot500]

Making this next Sunday for family dinner.

[@ericanelson1461]

I’ll have to make myself some more lasagna. Looking at this gave me more ideas. Great job Mr. Make It Happen.

[@Jani28]

Lookin good Matt. Never used boursin, just season it up well. This looks delicious, haven't had any in a long time.

[@beyondbeautiful8854]

Always look forward to that fork drop at the end love it ❤

[@robinshellie6989]

Omg, Awesome and Delicious looking!! I absolutely love your channel! You’re the best 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 😋😋😋😋😋❤️

[@Sophia8983]

That looks delicious. I am going to try that. Thank you.

[@lisagrolon3027]

Oh my yummy! Your sauce looks amazing! Love your little changes , this is why cooking is so fun , you learn from others that see not the traditional and willing to take a chance on changing it up ! Going to try it your way , I will let you know !

[@kennyhumble3699]

This looks so good, I know it's good, your one of my top chefs

[@edenise1004]

That looks beyond delicious!

[@melissagahn]

I love a good lasagna. This looks incredible. Thank you.

[@Muzz5]

That's look yummy. Lasagne top is the best of eating food delicious.❤😋

[@teresamaksymiuk8897]

delicious recipe thank you for the recipe 😊

[@timbo7188]

I have to say bravo . I been makin lasagna for decades . I grew up With heavy weight italian folks . I do not mean fat . I ate their food . I made them give up Recipe idea . They loved my german born ass . So they did so . So this recipe i see as Solid .❤ I will do this this week . Hey bro i like the fork drop . It says duhhh ! This s#/÷ is killer .

[@womanonthewater926]

I made this,it was Spot On!

[@Mindaaayroxs]

The meat alone looks so flavorful and juicy!!! I'd throw it over some white rice and tostones :) Going to make this, this weekend. I've been dying to make a lasagna. Thanks for the inspiration :D

[@Vhhf-l6x]

Yesssss i agree on the ricotta !!!!! 😂😂😂😂😂 Love your commentary!!!!! Thank You for this, making it today!!!!

[@dimitrisanderson5096]

I made the lasagna Friday and it is so delicious!

[@lchau2023]

Dude! You did a phenomenal job! 👏🏻 looks absolutely delicious!! 💯 😊👍🏻🥳

[@melissamcfadden9578]

I use Primo Italian sausages, but that’s so hard to come by and get at Walmart and now I gotta go to Sam’s to get it

[@charlenedickerson2880]

Its a must!!!

[@capri102]

I just made two pans of this lasagna for Easter today 2024.

[@TameraHuddleston-xw3ux]

MR. MAKE IT HAPPEN! I can’t wait to try this one out 😋 Thank you for sharing and making it look so easy.

[@terrya.]

Did you partially cook the lasagna noodles before layering?

[@RW-ti4nm]

My mouth was watering so badly! LOKS DELICIOUS!!!

[@sherylgauthier6122]

Omg mouth is watering. That looks amazing and delicious. Can't wait to try. I love that boursin cheese. Holy cow so excited to make. ❤❤❤😂

[@cookingwithdenise999]

I really like your addition of the boursin cheese. Your lasagna looks extra special yummy.

[@ultimatesunrise]

Wow that looks fantastic! ❤

[@devonsanchez8292]

Yummm! But when do you add the worcestershire sauce? Also, didn't see tomato paste listed on your list....🤔

[@jillbreitz1825]

Lookin' good - will try this recipe!!!

[@RobinsDocumentedLife]

Making this tonight! Saw this last week, got what I needed...excited!

[@sherylmoss642]

Chef what can you substitute for ricotta and sour cream ??? Love your recipes and how you explain each process Thank you

[@emmef7970]

If you want to get as close to this recipe as possible just omit the ricotta and sour cream. Just use the Boursin cheese with garlic & herbs and the other ingredients. Boursin has a texture similar to ricotta, ie: creamy like cream cheese. Mix it well and it will mimic the ricotta cheese mixture. Or, you can skip it entirely because the other three cheeses used in this recipe will be sufficient. Many people don't like the taste or texture of ricotta and they omit it from the recipe and don't replace it with anything. The lasagna will still taste very good without it. Or, you can make a traditional Italian lasagna "Lasagna al Forno" with a bechamel (white) sauce. Some Americans use cottage cheese which is far from authentic (as is sour cream) and would be a hard pass for me. I just don't see the purpose of putting these ingredients in lasagna. And, most Italians and professionally trained chefs agree. However, to each their own. Hope this helps. Any of these suggestions will work. :)

[@letscookwithleigh]

Looks great

[@yangelthomas]

I never made this before but you make it look easy.....so I'll try this on❤❤❤

[@DrStout_onYT]

Love this! Okay, this is the sign that I have to answer the native calls of my household that have been begging me to make my lasagna. Admittedly, it’s been a minute. In the next week or so, I will make it happen. 😊

[@Yvettetravers]

I made this. It was a great hit!