Sunday, August 9, 2009

Lasagna















1 1/2 Pounds Ground Beef
1 Onion, Chopped
2 Cloves Garlic, Minced
1 Tablespoon Basil
1 Teaspoon Oregano
1 Tablespoon Brown Sugar
1 1/2 Teaspoons Salt
1 Can Diced Tomatoes (29oz)
2 Cans Tomato Paste (6oz)
10 Ounces Lasagna Noodles
2 Eggs
3 Cups Ricotta Cheese (1 1/2 pounds)
1/2 Cup Parmesan Cheese
2 Tablespoons Parsley
2 Teaspoons Salt
1/2 Teaspoon Pepper
1 Pound Mozzarella Cheese, Shredded
2 Tablespoons Parmesan Cheese, or Romano Cheese

In skillet brown ground beef, onion, and garlic, drain fat. Mix basil, oregano, brown sugar, 1 1/2 tsp. salt, diced tomatoes and paste. Simmer 30-45 minutes. Stir occasionally.

Preheat oven to 375. Bring large pot of water to a boil. Add noodles, cook 5-8 minutes or until tender. Lay noodles flat on towel and blot dry. In a medium bowl mix eggs, ricotta, Parmesan, parsley, 1 tsp. salt and pepper.

Layer 1/3 of noodles in bottom of 9 by 13 dish. Cover the noodles with 1/2 ricotta mix, 1/2 mozzarella and 1/3 of sauce. Repeat. Top with remaining noodles with sauces. Sprinkle Parmesan on top.

Bake fore 30 minutes or cheese is lightly browned. Let cool for 10 minutes.

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