1 2 3 Lasagna
2 pounds ground beef
5 cups Basic Red Sauce, recipe follows
1 (15-ounce) container ricotta
2 large eggs
1 cup grated Parmesan
1 pound grated Mozzarella
1/2 teaspoon Creole Seasoning, recipe follows
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
12 dried (uncooked) lasagna noodles
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
In a large saucepan, add the ground beef and brown over medium heat. Season with
salt, pepper, and creole seasoning. Add the tomato sauce and simmer for 10 minutes.
In a large bowl fold together the ricotta cheese, eggs, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan,
1/2 cup grated mozzarella, the creole seasoning, salt, parsley, basil, and black pepper.
Spread 1 cup of the tomato sauce in the bottom of a 3-quart (13 by 9 by 2-inch)
casserole. Lay 3 lasagna noodles lengthwise down the dish. The noodles should
not touch one another. Spoon 3/4 cup of the ricotta mixture over the noodles,
and spread evenly with a rubber spatula. Sprinkle 1 cup of the mozzarella evenly
over the ricotta. Repeat with the remaining ingredients, for a total of 4 layers
of noodles. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of mozzarella over the top layer of
tomato sauce, and top with the remaining 1/2 cup of Parmesan.
Cover the casserole tightly with aluminum foil, and bake, covered, for 1 hour.
Remove the casserole from the oven, and remove the aluminum foil. Return to the
oven and bake, uncovered, for 10 minutes.
Remove from the oven and let sit for 10 minutes before serving.
Basic Red Sauce:
2 pounds ground beef
5 cups Basic Red Sauce, recipe follows
1 (15-ounce) container ricotta
2 large eggs
1 cup grated Parmesan
1 pound grated Mozzarella
1/2 teaspoon Creole Seasoning, recipe follows
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
12 dried (uncooked) lasagna noodles
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
In a large saucepan, add the ground beef and brown over medium heat. Season with
salt, pepper, and creole seasoning. Add the tomato sauce and simmer for 10 minutes.
In a large bowl fold together the ricotta cheese, eggs, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan,
1/2 cup grated mozzarella, the creole seasoning, salt, parsley, basil, and black pepper.
Spread 1 cup of the tomato sauce in the bottom of a 3-quart (13 by 9 by 2-inch)
casserole. Lay 3 lasagna noodles lengthwise down the dish. The noodles should
not touch one another. Spoon 3/4 cup of the ricotta mixture over the noodles,
and spread evenly with a rubber spatula. Sprinkle 1 cup of the mozzarella evenly
over the ricotta. Repeat with the remaining ingredients, for a total of 4 layers
of noodles. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of mozzarella over the top layer of
tomato sauce, and top with the remaining 1/2 cup of Parmesan.
Cover the casserole tightly with aluminum foil, and bake, covered, for 1 hour.
Remove the casserole from the oven, and remove the aluminum foil. Return to the
oven and bake, uncovered, for 10 minutes.
Remove from the oven and let sit for 10 minutes before serving.
Basic Red Sauce:
2 (28-ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onions (1 medium yellow onion)
1 teaspoon minced garlic (about 2 cloves garlic)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 (15-ounce) cans tomato sauce
3 tablespoons tomato paste
2 cups water
1 teaspoon sugar
Place the tomatoes in a large bowl and squeeze to break into small pieces. Set
aside.
In a heavy 5-quart pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions,
garlic, salt, basil, oregano and black pepper, and cook, stirring, until soft, 5
minutes. Add the tomato sauce, tomato paste, water, sugar and reserved crushed
tomatoes, stir well, and bring to a simmer. Lower the heat to medium-low, and
simmer uncovered for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Remove from the heat, and use as needed.
Yield: 10 cups (2 1/2 quarts)
Creole Seasoning:
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onions (1 medium yellow onion)
1 teaspoon minced garlic (about 2 cloves garlic)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 (15-ounce) cans tomato sauce
3 tablespoons tomato paste
2 cups water
1 teaspoon sugar
Place the tomatoes in a large bowl and squeeze to break into small pieces. Set
aside.
In a heavy 5-quart pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions,
garlic, salt, basil, oregano and black pepper, and cook, stirring, until soft, 5
minutes. Add the tomato sauce, tomato paste, water, sugar and reserved crushed
tomatoes, stir well, and bring to a simmer. Lower the heat to medium-low, and
simmer uncovered for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Remove from the heat, and use as needed.
Yield: 10 cups (2 1/2 quarts)
Creole Seasoning:
2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme
Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.
Yield: about 2/3 cup
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme
Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.
Yield: about 2/3 cup
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