Creamy, rich, and packed with bold flavour, this Four Cheese Lasagna from Barilla Canada combines ricotta, gorgonzola, mascarpone, and Grana Padano for an indulgent twist on a classic comfort dish. Layered with hearty meat sauce and bubbling mozzarella, it’s a show-stopping pasta bake perfect for sharing, and a delicious way to celebrate Italian Heritage Month.
To mark the occasion, Barilla Canada is bringing back its annual Pastaport Contest, giving Canadians the chance to win a trip for two to Italy and an F1® Race Weekend experience at the FORMULA 1 PIRELLI GRAN PREMIO D’ITALIA 2026, valued at $16,000 CAD. As part of Barilla’s global partnership with F1®, the campaign celebrates Domenica Italiana — the Italian tradition of gathering around the table with family and friends to share a meal. Inspired by flavours and culinary traditions from across Italy, Barilla’s regional recipes are designed to bring Canadians together over comforting, home-cooked Italian dishes like these hearty stuffed shells.
Four Cheese Lasagna with Gorgonzola, Ricotta, Mascarpone and Grana Padano
Serves 7
Ingredients:
- 1 box 1 box Barilla Oven-Ready Lasagne
- 1 ½ cups Shredded mozzarella (for melt + structure)
For the sauce
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 Small onion, finely diced
- 3 Cloves garlic, minced
- 500g Ground beef
- 1 jar (650–750 ml) High-quality tomato sauce
- 2 tbsp Tomato paste
- 1 tsp Dried oregano
- 1 tsp Dried basil
- To taste Salt & pepper
- Optional: pinch of chili flakes
For the Cheese Layer
- 1 ½ cups Ricotta
- ¾ cup Gorgonzola
- ¾ cup Mascarpone
- ¾ cup Finely grated Grana Padano (plus extra for topping)
- 1 Egg
- Salt & pepper
- Optional: chopped fresh parsley or basil
Directions:
- Pre-heat oven to 375°F.
- Sauté olive oil, diced onion, and garlic. Add the ground meat and cook until browned. Then stir in tomato sauce, tomato paste, oregano, basil, salt & pepper. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta, gorgonzola, mascarpone, grated Grana Padano, egg, salt & pepper until smooth and creamy.
- To assemble the lasagna, spread a layer of sauce in the baking dish, then add Barilla Oven-Ready Lasagne. Layer sauce, cheese mixture, and shredded mozzarella (about 1½ cups total).
- Repeat for 3–4 layers, finishing with sauce, mozzarella & extra Grana Padano on top.
- Bake at 375°F for 30 mins covered, then 15–20 mins uncovered until golden + bubbling.
- Let rest for 10–15 mins before slicing and serving.
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