lasagne with a pepper kick

Name: Lasagne With A Pepper Kick
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 55 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 package(s) 8oz lasagne noodles (uncooked); 1 pound(s) ground chuck; 1 pound(s) hot sausage (i use neese's hot); 4 cup(s) spaghetti sauce (your own or bought.(i've use ragu, green peppers and garlic, large jar, in a time crunch. this is where the red pepper flakes go in.; 1 teaspoon(s) balsamic vinegar; 2 tablespoon(s) brown sugar; 1/4 teaspoon(s) red pepper flakes; 1 1/2 cup(s) water; 3 cup(s) ricotta cheese(i like plenty); 3 cup(s) mozzarella cheese; 1/2 cup(s) parmesan cheese grated; 1 teaspoon(s) salt; 1/2 teaspoon(s) black pepper; 2 - large eggs

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t d

Seaside, AZ

Updated on Mar 21, 2014

This Lasagne has a tiny kick of spicy hot pepper. It's creamy, rich and delicious! I've made it for years and years. This is one of "those" recipes that is handed down from one generation to the other..IT's Just that good.

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prep time 40 Min

cook time 55 Min

method Bake

yield 8-10 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 package 8oz lasagne noodles (uncooked)
1 pound ground chuck
1 pound hot sausage (i use neese's hot)
4 cups spaghetti sauce (your own or bought.(i've use ragu, green peppers and garlic, large jar, in a time crunch. this is where the red pepper flakes go in.
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 1/2 cups water
3 cups ricotta cheese(i like plenty)
3 cups mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup parmesan cheese grated
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 - large eggs

How To Make lasagne with a pepper kick

Step 1

Brown ground chuck and sausage together. Drain

Step 2

Combine spaghetti sauce,brown sugar and red pepper flakes. Reserve 1 cup.
Step 3

Combine browned meat, spaghetti sauce, balsamic vinegar and water. Simmer on low for 10-15 minutes.
Step 4

While the sauce is simmering in another med. bowl mix together the ricotta, eggs, parmesan, salt and black pepper.
Step 5

Spray a 9x13 dish with Pam. Spoon the reserved 1 cup of sauce on the bottom and layer noodles on. Layer 1: Spoon enough beef mixture to lightly cover noodles, Layer 2: Spoon on cheese mixture to cover, Layer 3: Sprinkle on mozzarella to cover. Repeat starting with noodles until all ingredients are used. Normally makes about 3 layers. End with mozzarella on top. (i usually have to use another small dish) This makes a huge lasagne meal.
Step 6

Spray the back of a piece of aluminum foil with Pam so the cheese won't stick to it. Then cover and bake on 350* for 40-50 minutes or until bubbly in the middle . Uncover the last 10 minutes.
Step 7

Sometimes I make a marinara sauce for spooning over if desired: 1 garlic clove, crushed and chopped fine 1 can (14oz) diced Italian tomatoes (pureed) , 1/2 tsp oregano, 1/2 tsp basil, 1 tsp Italian seasoning (includes, marjoram, rosemary,thyme,sage, oregano and basil) 1 pinch red pepper flakes 1 tsp salt 1 tsp sugar simmer 10/15 minutes Spoon over hot lasagne at the table.
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