Common Ingredients in lasagna Recipes

We researched the most common ingredients in over a hundred popular lasagna recipes and found the top 15 ingredients.

The most common ingredient in lasagna dishes is lasagna noodles.

Parmesan cheese, garlic, olive oil, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, eggs, onion, tomatoes, butter and flour are also common ingredients in lasagna recipes. For herbs and spices, cayenne pepper and basil are popular. Variations include:

• shallots in place of onion

Salt is in 75% of lasagna recipes and pepper, 45%.

The average lasagna recipe has about 14.7 ingredients, with a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 39.

In terms of directions, lasagna recipes have about 6.7 steps on average, ranging from 1 to 30 instructions.

An average lasagna recipe takes about 1 hour 49 minutes to prepare, ranging from 10 minutes to 7 hours.

Ratios of Common Ingredients in Lasagna

For 12 lasagna noodles (1692 g), the median and average amounts of other significant ingredients are below. Some ingredients are potential substitutes for others, meaning they almost never exist together in a single lasagna recipe, and are marked below.

Ingredient	Median	Average	% of recipes with lasagna noodles	Potential subsitutions
parmesan cheese	7.7 ounce (218 g)	14.3 ounce (406 g)	68%
olive oil	9.9 tablespoon (134 g)	16.3 tablespoon (220 g)	63%
garlic	10.2 clove (30 g)	16.8 clove (50 g)	58%
ricotta cheese	6.8 cup (1692 g)	6.6 cup (1627 g)	50%
mozzarella cheese	1.5 pound (680 g)	2.6 pound (1158 g)	46%
eggs	5.3 (299 g)	6.1 (343 g)	41%
onion	1.6 (240 g)	3 (457 g)	40%	shallots
tomatoes	28 ounce (794 g)	51.1 ounce (1448 g)	29%

Ingredients by Average Weight in Lasagna

We also found the average content of the significant ingredients by weight in lasagna recipes. This would be: 46% lasagna noodles, 16% ricotta cheese, 11% mozzarella cheese, 7% tomatoes, 4% parmesan cheese, 4% eggs, 4% onion, 3% flour, 2% butter and 2% olive oil.

Here are the top ingredients, listed in order of popularity.

salt

Salt is the most popular ingredient in lasagna dishes. In fact, over 75% of lasagna recipes contain salt.

Salt is often included in lasagna dishes in amounts of 1 teaspoon, half a teaspoon or 1.5 teaspoons.

In lasagna recipes that contain salt, it is on average, 0.1% by weight.

For lasagna recipes, salt is frequently used with lasagna noodles, olive oil, parmesan cheese, garlic and ricotta cheese.

lasagna noodles

Another popular ingredient in lasagna is lasagna noodles. From the recipes we've sampled for lasagna, over 70% have lasagna noodles.

Lasagna dishes often call for lasagna noodles to be uncooked, dried, cooked, boiled, drained and chilled.

Lasagna noodles is often included in lasagna dishes in amounts of 12 lasagna noodles, 9 lasagna noodles or 1 pound.

In lasagna recipes that contain lasagna noodles, it is on average, 27% by weight.

In recipes for lasagna, lasagna noodles is often used with salt, parmesan cheese, olive oil, garlic and ricotta cheese.

parmesan cheese

Parmesan cheese is another common ingredient in lasagna dishes. In fact, over 60% of lasagna recipes contain parmesan cheese.

Grated is a frequent preparation for parmesan cheese in lasagna dishes.

Common quantities for parmesan cheese in lasagna dishes include 4 ounces, half a cup or 1 cup.

In lasagna recipes that contain parmesan cheese, it is on average, 3% by weight.

Salt, lasagna noodles, olive oil, garlic and ricotta cheese are commonly used together with parmesan cheese in lasagna dishes.

garlic

Another popular ingredient in lasagna is garlic. From the recipes we've sampled for lasagna, over 60% have garlic.

Crushed, minced, chopped, smashed, grated, sliced and peeled are frequent preparations for garlic in lasagna dishes.

Garlic is often included in lasagna dishes in amounts of 2 cloves, 1 clove or 3 cloves.

In lasagna recipes that contain garlic, it is on average, 0.3% by weight.

For lasagna recipes, garlic is frequently used with salt, lasagna noodles, olive oil, parmesan cheese and black pepper. However, pasta sauce is almost never used together with garlic in lasagna dishes.

olive oil

Olive oil is another common ingredient in lasagna dishes. In fact, over 55% of lasagna recipes contain olive oil.

Olive oil is often included in lasagna dishes in amounts of 2 tablespoons, 1 tablespoon or 3 tablespoons.

In lasagna recipes that contain olive oil, it is on average, 1.6% by weight.

In recipes for lasagna, olive oil is often used with salt, lasagna noodles, parmesan cheese, garlic and ricotta cheese.

ricotta cheese

Another popular ingredient in lasagna is ricotta cheese. From the recipes we've sampled for lasagna, over 45% have ricotta cheese.

Common quantities for ricotta cheese in lasagna dishes include 2 cups, 8 ounces or 1 pound.

In lasagna recipes that contain ricotta cheese, it is on average, 15% by weight.

Salt, lasagna noodles, parmesan cheese, olive oil and garlic are commonly used together with ricotta cheese in lasagna dishes.

black pepper

Black pepper is another common ingredient in lasagna dishes. In fact, over 45% of lasagna recipes contain black pepper.

Ground is a frequent preparation for black pepper in lasagna dishes.

Black pepper is often included in lasagna dishes in amounts of a quarter teaspoon, half a teaspoon or 1 teaspoon.

In lasagna recipes that contain black pepper, it is on average, 0% by weight.

For lasagna recipes, black pepper is frequently used with salt, garlic, lasagna noodles, parmesan cheese and olive oil. However, pasta sauce and carrots are almost never used together with black pepper in lasagna dishes.

mozzarella cheese

Another popular ingredient in lasagna is mozzarella cheese. From the recipes we've sampled for lasagna, over 45% have mozzarella cheese.

Lasagna dishes often call for mozzarella cheese to be sliced, shredded, grated and torn.

Mozzarella cheese is often included in lasagna dishes in amounts of 1 pound, 8 ounces or 3 cups.

In lasagna recipes that contain mozzarella cheese, it is on average, 10% by weight.

In recipes for lasagna, mozzarella cheese is often used with salt, lasagna noodles, parmesan cheese, garlic and black pepper.

eggs

Eggs is another common ingredient in lasagna dishes. In fact, over 40% of lasagna recipes contain eggs.

Common quantities for eggs in lasagna dishes include 1 eggs, 2 eggs or 1 large.

In lasagna recipes that contain eggs, it is on average, 4% by weight.

Salt, parmesan cheese, lasagna noodles, ricotta cheese and olive oil are commonly used together with eggs in lasagna dishes.

onion

Another popular ingredient in lasagna is onion. From the recipes we've sampled for lasagna, over 40% have onion.

Minced, chopped, sliced, peeled and diced are frequent preparations for onion in lasagna dishes.

Onion is often included in lasagna dishes in amounts of 1 onion, 1 medium or 1 large.

In lasagna recipes that contain onion, it is on average, 4% by weight.

For lasagna recipes, onion is frequently used with garlic, salt, lasagna noodles, parmesan cheese and mozzarella cheese.

Potential substitutions for onion in lasagna:

• shallots

Also, onion is not often used with nutmeg.

tomatoes

Tomatoes is another common ingredient in lasagna dishes. In fact, over 40% of lasagna recipes contain tomatoes.

Variations of tomatoes include:

• tomato paste: 13% of recipes
• tomato sauce: 10% of recipes

In recipes for lasagna, tomatoes is often used with salt, garlic, lasagna noodles, onion and olive oil. On the other hand, tomatoes is almost never used with nutmeg and pasta sauce.

cayenne pepper

Another popular ingredient in lasagna is cayenne pepper. From the recipes we've sampled for lasagna, over 30% have cayenne pepper.

Ground, crushed and dried are frequent preparations for cayenne pepper in lasagna dishes.

Common quantities for cayenne pepper in lasagna dishes include a quarter teaspoon, 1 teaspoon or half a teaspoon.

In lasagna recipes that contain cayenne pepper, it is on average, 0.2% by weight.

Salt, garlic, olive oil, parmesan cheese and lasagna noodles are commonly used together with cayenne pepper in lasagna dishes. Conversely, cayenne pepper is not often used with shallots.

basil

Basil is another common ingredient in lasagna dishes. In fact, over 30% of lasagna recipes contain basil.

Dried, chopped, crushed, minced and packed are frequent preparations for basil in lasagna dishes.

Basil is often included in lasagna dishes in amounts of 1 tablespoon, 1 teaspoon or 1 cup.

In lasagna recipes that contain basil, it is on average, 0.6% by weight.

For lasagna recipes, basil is frequently used with salt, parmesan cheese, garlic, lasagna noodles and mozzarella cheese. However, shallots is almost never used together with basil in lasagna dishes.

butter

Another popular ingredient in lasagna is butter. From the recipes we've sampled for lasagna, over 30% have butter.

Butter is often included in lasagna dishes in amounts of 4 tablespoons, 1 tablespoon or 8 tablespoons.

In lasagna recipes that contain butter, it is on average, 3% by weight.

In recipes for lasagna, butter is often used with parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, nutmeg and olive oil. On the other hand, butter is almost never used with oregano, beef, pasta sauce, mushrooms, eggplant and tomato sauce.

flour

Flour is another common ingredient in lasagna dishes. In fact, over 30% of lasagna recipes contain flour.

Sifted is a frequent preparation for flour in lasagna dishes.

Common quantities for flour in lasagna dishes include 3 tablespoons, 2 tablespoons or half a cup.

In lasagna recipes that contain flour, it is on average, 4% by weight.

Salt, lasagna noodles, garlic, olive oil and parmesan cheese are commonly used together with flour in lasagna dishes. Conversely, flour is not often used with oregano, pasta sauce, beef, mushrooms and tomato sauce.

Other lasagna Ingredients

Other significant ingredients used in lasagna recipes include:

• nutmeg - 20%
• spinach - 20%
• parsley - 20%
• oregano - 20%
• thyme - 15%
• pasta sauce - 15%
• whole milk - 15%
• beef - 15%
• mushrooms - 10%
• eggplant - 10%
• carrots - 10%
• shallots - 10%

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