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This mind-blowing sandwich combines the best of two comfort food favorites into one epic meal. Imagine toasted garlic-buttered ciabatta stuffed with juicy beef and Italian sausage patties, real lasagna noodles (yes, actual pasta!), and three melty cheeses - mozzarella, ricotta, and parmesan. Each bite delivers that classic Italian lasagna flavor thanks to marinara sauce and traditional herbs. It's messy, it's over-the-top, and it's totally worth the extra napkins. When you can't choose between a burger or pasta, this crazy-good creation lets you enjoy both!

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Aisha
Updated on Fri, 17 Jan 2025 00:22:38 GMT
A decadent burger layered with marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, lasagna noodles, and a juicy beef patty, all sandwiched between a toasted bun. Pin it
A decadent burger layered with marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, lasagna noodles, and a juicy beef patty, all sandwiched between a toasted bun. | quickierecipe.com

My latest kitchen creation brings together two family favorites that always make everyone smile. This Lasagna Burger stacks tender beef and sausage patties between layers of pasta, marinara and three kinds of cheese. I brush the ciabatta buns with plenty of garlic butter to create something that tastes like heaven between bread.

What Makes This Recipe Special

  • Pure Comfort Food Magic: This burger takes everything wonderful about lasagna and transforms it into an amazing handheld meal that will make you feel happy inside.
  • Perfect Balance of Flavors: Each layer brings something special with the meat patties, rich sauce and blend of cheeses working together beautifully.
  • Make It Your Way: Switch up the cheese, adjust the layers or try different breads until you find your perfect combo.
  • That Garlic Bread Crunch: Those buttery toasted ciabatta buns add an irresistible garlicky crunch that makes this burger unforgettable.

Your Shopping List

  • 1 pound fresh ground beef, preferably 80/20 for juicy patties
  • 1/2 pound Italian sausage, removed from casings for extra flavor
  • 4 lasagna noodles, the good quality kind that won't fall apart
  • 1 cup your favorite marinara sauce, homemade or store bought
  • 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese, drained if watery
  • 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 4 fresh ciabatta rolls, slightly crusty outside and soft inside
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder or 4 fresh garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

These simple ingredients come together to create pure comfort food magic.

Let's Make This Amazing Burger

  • Start with the Meat: Form your beef and sausage into loose balls. Heat a cast iron skillet until smoking hot. Place the meat balls in and let them sear for one minute. Flip and smash them thin with a spatula. Make them a bit bigger than your buns since they'll shrink.
  • Perfect Garlic Bread Buns: Mix softened butter with garlic powder, oregano, and a pinch of salt. Spread generously on your ciabatta and toast until golden brown and fragrant in the oven.
  • Pasta Prep: Cook your lasagna noodles just until tender but still firm. Cut them to fit your buns nicely. Warm them in marinara sauce so they soak up all that flavor.
  • Build Your Masterpiece: Start with your bottom bun, add a beef patty, then a saucy noodle topped with creamy ricotta. Layer on a sausage patty, another noodle, and finish with your last beef patty.
  • Final Touches: Crown your creation with the top bun, slice carefully, and serve while everything is still warm and melty.

Kitchen Secrets for Success

  • Burger Building Success: Give those patties a minute to set and let extra sauce drip off the noodles before stacking. Your burger will hold together much better.
  • Quick Version: Want something lighter? Go with just two patties instead of three. Still amazing but not quite as towering.
  • Bread Options: My family loves ciabatta but this works beautifully with brioche or even thick cut sourdough if that's more your style.
  • Garlic Lovers Unite: Sometimes I roast whole heads of garlic until soft and sweet to spread on the buns. Pure garlic heaven.
  • Veggie Version: My vegetarian friends swear by grilled portobello caps or thick sliced eggplant instead of the meat. Just as satisfying.

Complete Your Meal

  • Perfect Side Dishes: A crisp garden salad or some golden potato wedges make this feel like a proper Italian American feast.
  • Drink Pairings: Nothing beats a glass of Chianti or your favorite craft beer alongside this burger. The flavors work so well together.
  • Finishing Touch: Keep some warm marinara nearby. Everyone loves an extra dip or drizzle with their burger.

This burger deserves the full treatment. Take time to enjoy every bite.

A towering burger featuring a beef patty, layers of lasagna noodles, cheese, and marinara sauce, all nestled between a toasted bun. Pin it
A towering burger featuring a beef patty, layers of lasagna noodles, cheese, and marinara sauce, all nestled between a toasted bun. | quickierecipe.com

Frequently Asked Questions

→ Why let it cool before serving?

Cooling for a few minutes helps the layers set and hold together better, making it easier to handle and eat.

→ Can I simplify this burger?

Yes, you can use just beef patties or skip the pasta layers. The key flavors will still come through with the cheese and seasonings.

→ Why use ciabatta buns?

Ciabatta is sturdy enough to hold the heavy ingredients and sauce without falling apart. It also adds to the Italian theme.

→ Can I use jarred sauce?

Yes, substitute your favorite marinara sauce to save time, though the homemade version adds extra flavor.

→ How do I eat this tall burger?

Press down gently to compress layers before eating. You may need to cut it in half for easier handling.

Lasagna Burger

A towering burger that combines classic lasagna ingredients - beef, sausage, pasta, ricotta, and sauce - into an impressive handheld meal.

Prep Time
20 Minutes
Cook Time
25 Minutes
Total Time
45 Minutes
By: Aicha

Category: Main Dishes

Difficulty: Difficult

Cuisine: Italian-American

Yield: 1 Servings (1 burger)

Dietary: ~

Ingredients

01 1 ciabatta bun.
02 1 tablespoon butter.
03 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder.
04 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning.
05 2 tablespoons olive oil.
06 2 cloves garlic, minced.
07 14 oz crushed tomatoes.
08 Salt and black pepper.
09 Red pepper flakes.
10 Oregano.
11 1/3 pound ground beef, split in half.
12 1/4 pound hot Italian sausage.
13 1 lasagna noodle, boiled.
14 3 slices mozzarella cheese.
15 1 tablespoon ricotta cheese.

Instructions

Step 01

Butter both sides of the bun, add garlic powder and Italian seasoning, then broil until golden.

Step 02

Cook minced garlic in olive oil, add crushed tomatoes and seasonings, simmer for 10 minutes, then add cut lasagna noodles.

Step 03

Form ground beef and sausage into balls, heat a cast iron pan very hot, smash balls into patties, cook 1 minute per side, then add cheese to beef patties.

Step 04

Layer as follows: Bottom bun, beef patty, lasagna noodle and ricotta, sausage patty, lasagna noodle and ricotta, beef patty, lasagna noodle and ricotta, top bun.

Step 05

Let rest a few minutes before serving for better structure.

Notes

  1. Makes enough sauce for 5 burgers.
  2. Rest burger for better structure.
  3. Can use jarred sauce.
  4. Ciabatta holds up best.
  5. Great fusion dish.
  6. Very filling meal.

Tools You'll Need

  • Cast iron pan.
  • Sauce pan.
  • Broiler.
  • Spatula.
  • Pasta pot.

Allergy Information

Please check ingredients for potential allergens and consult a health professional if in doubt.
  • Dairy (cheese, butter).
  • Wheat (pasta, bun).
  • Eggs (in pasta).

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
  • Calories: 1548
  • Total Fat: 113 g
  • Total Carbohydrate: 58 g
  • Protein: 73 g