Everyone loves Lasagna but it always seems
like a big production, but if you break it
down into 3 steps it’s really quite easy.
like a big production, but if you break it
down into 3 steps it’s really quite easy.
If you have a favorite recipe and by all means
please tweak this one to your liking. I find these
proportions to be just the right consistency.
The steps are easy and if you have a small
family, you’ll be lucky with the leftovers.
Sear the ground beef on both sides for about 2
minutes in the hot oil, then break up and saute
adding the garlic until beef is browned.
Use 2 large fresh garlic cloves, minced to
make at least 2 T.
Add the remaining sauce ingredients and
simmer for at least 20 minutes. While the sauce
simmers boil the noodles and have your cheeses
ready for assembly. I like to boil the noodles in
a large fryer pan. The water boils faster and
the noodles fit in better. They take about 15
minutes. Drain off he water.
*A word here about the cottage cheese thing.
Many would scoff at the thought, but if
that’s what you have in the house, use it!
You’re here making a homemade lasagna
dinner for your family. That’s what matters.
I’ve used both.
I’ve used both.
Butter a large 9×13 pan and layer half the
noodles, overlapping to fit.
Add half the cottage and mozzarella cheese.
Add half the sauce. Sprinkle with half the parmesan.
Add the remaining noodles.
Add the remaining cottage and mozzarella cheese.
Add the remaining sauce. Sprinkle the top
with the remaining parmesan cheese.
I always make this in the afternoon then cover and
with the remaining parmesan cheese.
I always make this in the afternoon then cover and
refrigerate until I want to bake it. Remove from
the fridge 30 minutes before baking if you
remember, if not add about 10 minutes to
the cooking time.
the cooking time.
Make sure it’s hot and bubbly
and the parmesan cheese is golden on top.
Let rest 10 minutes to set up before cutting.
I make the whole thing for just the 2 of us. I can
have another meal later in the week or freeze half.
See, if you think of it that way, it’s very little
effort for 2 dinners.
effort for 2 dinners.
Lasagna
First: Make the meat sauce and while
that simmers, cook the 8 lasagna noodles in
boiling salted water about 15 minutes, then drain.
Second: Have the cheeses set out and butter
or spray a 9×13 casserole.
Third: Assemble the casserole layers like this:
4 noodles
1/2 of the ricotta or cottage cheese
1/2 of the mozzarella
1/2 of the meat sauce (about 3 C)
1/2 of the Parmesan cheese (1/4 C)
remaining 4 noodles
remaining ricotta or cottage cheese
remaining mozzarella
remaining meat sauce
remaining (1/4 C) Parmesan cheese
Easy and DONE!
Cover it to bake later or bake now.
Bake @350º for 30 minutes.
Meat Sauce:
1-2 T olive oil
1 lb ground beef
2 large garlic cloves, minced
14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
14.5 oz can tomato sauce
1-1/2 t salt
1 t Italian sesoning
(or 1/2 t oregano and 1/2 t basil)
1/4 t pepper
Sear the ground beef on both sides for about 2
minutes in the hot oil, then break up and saute
adding the garlic until beef is browned. Add the
remaining ingredients and simmer for 20 minutes.
Other Ingredients:
8 oz lasagna noodles, (8-9) cooked
1/2 lb mozzarella (or Monterey jack or Swiss)
sliced or shredded
sliced or shredded
1 lb ricotta (or cottage cheese)
1/2 C grated Parmesan cheese
Enjoy!
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