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everybody loves lasagne, mama d's homestyle

(1 rating)
Recipe by
RAMONA KAHN
OCALA, FL

After searching far and wide my Grandpa Fucco gave me an Italian cookbook with the best recipe for lasagne.

(1 rating)
yield 4 -6 hungry people
prep time 1 Hr 30 Min
cook time 1 Hr 10 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For everybody loves lasagne, mama d's homestyle

  • 6 qt
    water
  • 1 Tbsp
    salt
  • 1 lb
    lasagne (lasagne sauce & lasagne filling to follow)
  • 3/4 c
    coarsely grated romano cheese
  • 1/2 lb
    mozzarella cheese coarsely grated
  • LASAGNE SAUCE
  • 1/2 c
    oil
  • 2 md
    onions finely choppted
  • 2 clove
    garlic minced
  • 1/2 tsp
    pepper
  • salt to taste
  • 1/4 tsp
    oregano
  • 2 can
    (6 oz.) can tomato paste
  • 2 can
    can of water
  • 2 can
    (29 oz.) cans italian crushed tomatoes
  • LASAGNE FILLING
  • 1 lb
    lean ground beef
  • 1 lb
    ricotta cheese
  • 3/4 c
    grated romano cheese
  • 3
    eggs
  • 2 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 1/4 tsp
    oregano
  • 1/2 tsp
    pepper
  • pinch
    salt

How To Make everybody loves lasagne, mama d's homestyle

  • 1
    Bring water and salt to rolling boil in a large pot. Add lasagne noodles and cook until just tender--do not overcook. Remove from heat and run cold water into pot until noodles are cold, then drain.
  • 2
    Use an oblong baking dish at least 2 1/2 to 3 inches deep (a cake pan will do). Grease baking dish; cover the bottom with some of the Lasagne Sauce and 2 tablespoons water. Add a layer of drained noodles, a layer of Lasahne Filling and then a thin layer of sauce. Sprinkle with part of the grated Romano and mozzarella cheeses. Repeat layers, finishing off with noodles on the top and sprinkle with remaining grated Romano and mozzarella cheeses. Cover with aluminum foil and bake in a *375 oven for 60 to 70 minutes.
  • 3
    FOR LASAGNE SAUCE Heat oil. Add onions and garlic; cook until brown. Add salt, pepper, oregano, tomato paste, water and tomatoes. Simmer, uncovered, for 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.
  • 4
    FOR LASAGNE FILLING Put all ingredients in a mixing bowl and mix well. You can serve with a salad and garlic bread if you wish.

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