27 Comforting Lasagna Recipes That Are Anything but Traditional (2024)

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July 18, 2018 at 5:00pm EDT

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Garfield had it right: Lasagna is a seriously important element of any diet. Whether you grew up with a family lasagna recipe or you’re trying to create your own, there’s no shortage of options online to try. But perhaps the best part about being adults (and getting to set our own lasagna standards) is realizing just how many types of lasagna there are in the world — white sauces, packed with veggies, packed with meats, without lasagna noodles altogether. Lasagnas go way beyond the cheese-meet-noodle-tomato sauce stack most of us associate with the word.

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Since it’s your lasagna world (and we’re just living in it hoping you’ll invite us to dinner), we put together a list of some seriously mouthwatering lasagna recipes that are likely a little outside the norm of what you’d expect from the classic pasta casserole. There are gluten-free and vegetarian options too and flavors that will bring to mind everywhere from the Mediterranean to Puerto Rico.

Cheesy Polenta Lasagna With Swiss Chard
Creamy polenta mingles with cheese and Swiss chard for a comforting dish that's dreamily delicious.
Butternut, Sausage & Sage Lasagna
This rolled lasagna is rustic in form but luxurious in flavor.
Turkey & Spinach Lasagna
This twist on a classic lasagna uses ground turkey instead of beef, 5 ounces of spinach and all the ricotta a person can dream of.
Chicken-Bacon Alfredo Lasagna Rollups
Do you love chicken Alfredo? It's even better with bacon, and this rollup dish is a fun spin on the usual fettuccini noodles.
Chili Lasagna
Leftover chili con carne is the star of this hearty lasagna.
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Cheesy Seafood Lasagna
This seafood lasagna is flavorful — filled with scallops, shrimp and crab and lots and lots of delicious cheese.
Gluten-Free Matzo Lasagna
A pasta-free lasagna? Yes, when you make it with matzo instead. This recipe is perfect for Passover.
Vegan Lasagna Verde
Jalapeño pesto and cashew ricotta make this lasagna a satisfying comfort food vegans will love.
Buffalo Chicken Lasagna
This Buffalo chicken lasagna is a dinner the whole family will love.
Greek-Style Lasagna
Also called pastichio, this Greek-style lasagna uses ziti noodles instead of lasagna noodles and contains a few interesting ingredients, like cinnamon, carrots and béchamel sauce.
Puerto Rican Lasagna (Pastelón)
This pastelón recipe, which is a bit like a Puerto Rican lasagna, uses plantains instead of noodles and a whole bunch of other unique flavors.
Sweet Potato-Spinach Lasagna
This sweet potato-spinach lasagna uses a sweet potato purée to give it flavor and texture. It's also totally vegetarian.
Easy, Speedy Blue Cheese Lasagna
Tangy blue cheese makes this cozy lasagna truly sing.
Easy Skillet Lasagna
All the comfort of a warm and cheesy lasagna, but in just 30 minutes and in one skillet. Sounds like a winner!
Mexican Lasagna
Enchilada sauce, black beans and chilies give this hearty lasagna a Mexican flair.
Mediterranean Vegetable Lasagna
This mouthwatering vegetable lasagna uses eggplant and zucchini instead of noodles and a creamy béchamel to make it saucy.
Butternut Squash Lasagna
Butternut squash lasagna is a must-try on every chef's lasagna list. This one also has zucchini, spinach, basil and ricotta, making it extra flavorful.
Cauliflower Noodle Spinach Lasagna
Cauliflower noodles keep this lasagna low-carb so you can add as much cheese as you like.
Beef Cheek Lasagna With Scalloped Potato Crust
A cheesy scalloped potato crust takes this beef cheek lasagna over the top.
Monte Cristo Lasagna
Inspired by the fried turkey and ham Monte Cristo sandwich, this lasagna is sprinkled with powdered sugar.
Weeknight Ravioli Lasagna
Get the flavor of the lasagna you love without all the fuss thanks to the frozen ravioli in this recipe.
Chicken, Bacon & Ranch Lasagna
Turn your favorite white sauce pizza into a comforting dish of lasagna with this recipe.
Crescent Roll Lasagna
Instead of noodles, spoon your lasagna filling onto crescent rolls for a buttery, flaky experience.
Spinach Quinoa Lasagna Casserole
This lasagna may not have noodles, but it does have layers of fresh tomatoes, spinach, mushroom, quinoa and ricotta cheese.
Creamy White Chicken Lasagna Rollups
These lasagna rollups are drenched in a decadent Alfredo cream sauce that will totally keep winter's chill at bay.
Chorizo Mouth-Party Lasagna Rolls
Chorizo and Serrano ham make this rolled lasagna extra tasty.
Chicken Cordon Bleu Lasagna
This lasagna gets a triple dose of comfort food flair thanks to ham, chicken and a decadent cream sauce.