Stouffer’s Lasagna Cooking Instructions

How to cook Stouffer’s lasagna

Conventional Oven Instructions:

1. Preheat 375°F. Leave film on tray, do not vent.
2. Place tray onto baking sheet on center rack.
3. Cook 80 minutes. * Uncover, continue cooking for an additional 5 minutes (TOTAL cook time 85 minutes*).
4. Remove baking sheet from oven. Let stand 5 minutes.

Microwave Instructions:

1. Preheat 375°F. Leave film on tray, do not vent.
2. Cook in microwave on high for 10 minutes*.
3. Place tray onto baking sheet on center rack of preheated oven. Cook in oven 42 minutes.
4. Remove baking sheet from oven. Remove cover. Let stand 5 minutes.

* Directions developed using 1100 watt microwave oven. Ovens vary; cooking time may need adjusting.

For food safety and quality follow these cooking instructions. Cook thoroughly to ensure product reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.

Caution: Product will be hot! Do not prepare in toaster oven. Do not reheat tray.

Do you cook Stouffer’s lasagna frozen or thawed?

No, all STOUFFER’S Bowl-FULLS® meals are supposed to be cooked from a frozen state. Always follow the on-pack cooking instructions.

How long does a family size Stouffer’s lasagna take to cook?

Conventional Oven Instructions:

Place tray on a baking sheet, center rack. Cook 60 minutes. * Uncover, continue cooking for an additional 10 minutes (TOTAL cook time 70 minutes*).

How do you make Stouffer’s frozen lasagna?

Heating directions for the oven:

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
2. Spread ½ cup of desired sauce on the bottom of a 8″ x 8″ casserole dish.
3. Put 4 rolls in the dish and cover with an additional 1 ½ cup of the desired sauce.
4. Cover the dish with aluminum foil.
5. Bake on the center oven rack for 45 minutes.
6. Remove the foil and bake an extra 15 minutes to lightly brown the rolls.
7. Allow to stand 3 to 5 minutes before serving.

Heating directions for the microwave:

1. Lightly coat one lasagna roll with water, and place it in a microwave-safe dish.
2. Cover it with microwave-safe plastic wrap.
3. Cook on high for 2 minutes, and then remove the wrap.
4. Cover the roll with ¾ cup of desired sauce, and then replace the plastic wrap.
5. Cook on high for 4 ½ minutes.
6. Take off the plastic wrap.
7. Stand 3 to 5 minutes before serving.

Do I leave the plastic film on Stouffer’s lasagna?

Conventional Oven Instructions:

Preheat 375°F. Leave film on tray, do not vent. Place tray onto baking sheet on center rack. Remove baking sheet from oven.

Why did Stouffer’s change their lasagna cooking instructions?

The brand recently announced plans to shorten and simplify its recipes as part of its “Kitchen Cupboard” commitment, which will eventually involve the more than 140 products in Stouffer’s portfolio, said Tom Moe, director of marketing for the Stouffer’s brand.

What temperature is a Stouffer’s lasagna done?

Ensure product reaches an internal temperature of 160 degrees F. Ovens vary; cooking heat and times may need adjusting. *Product must be cooked to an internal temperature of 160 degrees F. Product may be thawed under refrigeration (40 degrees F) no more than 48 hours.

How long does it take to cook a party size Stouffer’s lasagna?

Conventional Oven Instructions:

1. Preheat 400°F. Remove aluminum lid. Bend lid slightly then place lid on tray so it is elevated over lasagna.
2. Place tray on a baking sheet, center rack.
3. Cook 1 hour 55 minutes if FROZEN, 70 minutes if THAWED. * Remove lid last 15 minutes.
4. Remove baking sheet from oven. Let stand 15 minutes.

How do you make Stouffer’s lasagna faster?

The only way to make cooking frozen lasagna faster is if you can defrost it the night before you cook it. At best, frozen lasagna is cooked for about an hour.

Can you put the Stouffers tray in the oven?

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Leave the film covering on the tray, and don’t vent it. Put the tray on a baking sheet, and put the sheet on the center rack in the oven. Cook for 70 minutes.

How do you make Stouffer’s meat lovers lasagna?

Conventional Oven Instructions:

1. Preheat 375°F. Leave film on tray, do not vent.
2. Place tray on a baking sheet, center rack.
3. Cook 65 minutes. * Uncover, continue cooking for an additional 5 minutes (TOTAL cook time 70 minutes*).
4. Remove baking sheet from oven. Let stand 5 minutes.