classic lasagna with a secret ingredient or two
I love Italian food. Lasagna is one of my all time favorites. I've never cared much for ricotta cheese though, so for this recipe I always use more mozzarella than ricotta. Hope you like it!
prep time
1 Hr
cook time
45 Min
method
Bake
yield
6-8 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound ground beef
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 can tomatoes, canned italian style with juice (28 ounces)
- 2 cans tomato paste (6 ounces each)
- 2 cups water
- 4 tablespoons parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano, fresh
- 8 ounces lasagna noodles, uncooked
- 1/2 pound ricotta cheese
- 1 1/2 pounds mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 4 large hard boiled eggs, sliced
- 2 cups zucchini, sliced
How To Make classic lasagna with a secret ingredient or two
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Step 1Using a large heavy pan, lightly brown the ground beef in olive oil.
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Step 2Add tomatoes (with the juice), tomato paste, water, parsley, salt, garlic powder, pepper, and oregano. *Optional, add 3/4 cup chopped onions.*
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Step 3Simmer uncovered for 30 minutes.
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Step 4Meanwhile, cook lasagna noodles as directed on the package.
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Step 5In a 9"x13" baking pan, spread 1 cup of sauce.
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Step 6Then in same pan, alternate layers of noodles, sauce, ricotta cheese, mozzarella, parmesan, hard-boiled eggs, and zucchini. Ending with sauce, mozzarella and parmesan.
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Step 7Bake at 350°F for 45 minutes, or until bubbling and lightly browned.
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Step 8Eat & Enjoy!
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