sunday dinner lasagna

Name: Sunday Dinner Lasagna
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 3 h 30 min
Yield: 9
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: ## SAUCE; 1 pound(s) italian sausage, sweet; 1 pound(s) meat loaf mix; 1/2 cup(s) onion, minced or grated; 2 clove(s) garlic, crushed or minced; 13 ounce(s) tomato sauce; 12 ounce(s) tomato paste; 28 ounce(s) tomatoes, crushed; 14 ounce(s) water; 5-10 sprig(s) basil, fresh (depending on size); 2 tablespoon(s) parsley, italian; 2 tablespoon(s) sugar; 2 tablespoon(s) italian seasoning; 1 tablespoon(s) salt (may need more - to taste); 1/2 tablespoon(s) pepper (may need more - to taste); 1 tablespoon(s) butter; 1 pinch(es) red pepper flakes (to taste - can exclude); 2 tablespoon(s) parmigiano-reggiano, grated; ## PASTA; 12 - lasagna noodles; ## CHEESE MIXTURE; 16 ounce(s) ricotta cheese; 1 - egg; 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt; 1 teaspoon(s) parsley, italian , chopped; ## LASAGNA TOPPINGS; 1 pound(s) mozzarella cheese, grated/shredded; 1/2 cup(s) parmigiano-reggiano, grated

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jordan Sabbatino

Updated on Aug 15, 2014

Growing up in an Italian home, Sunday dinner was very important. As far back as my memory goes, I remember sitting in the kitchen with my family while the Sunday sauce slowly cooked on the stove. It was torture waiting all day for it to be ready! As I got older, I developed my own cooking style and my own recipes - including my lasagna. Now this is a staple at Sunday dinner and will continue to be once I have my own family (its already requested constantly from my fiancee!

Rate

prep time 30 Min

cook time 3 Hr 30 Min

method Bake

yield 9 - 12 depending on pieces cut

Ingredients

SAUCE
1 pound italian sausage, sweet
1 pound meat loaf mix
1/2 cup onion, minced or grated
2 cloves garlic, crushed or minced
13 ounces tomato sauce
12 ounces tomato paste
28 ounces tomatoes, crushed
14 ounces water
5-10 sprigs basil, fresh (depending on size)
2 tablespoons parsley, italian
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons italian seasoning
1 tablespoon salt (may need more - to taste)
1/2 tablespoon pepper (may need more - to taste)
1 tablespoon butter
1 pinch red pepper flakes (to taste - can exclude)
2 tablespoons parmigiano-reggiano, grated
PASTA
12 - lasagna noodles
CHEESE MIXTURE
16 ounces ricotta cheese
1 - egg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon parsley, italian , chopped
LASAGNA TOPPINGS
1 pound mozzarella cheese, grated/shredded
1/2 cup parmigiano-reggiano, grated

How To Make sunday dinner lasagna

Step 1

In sauce pot heat olive oil to medium-med high heat and add garlic/onions sauté for a few moments and then add both meats until well browned

Step 2

Stir in tomato sauce, paste, crushed tomatoes and water (swirl the water around all tomato cans) and then add salt, pepper, sugar, basil, parsley, Italian seasoning and optional red pepper. Add butter and grated parmesan cheese, stir. Simmer for 1½ - 2 hrs covered and stir occasionally. Sauce is even better if left to sit overnight in fridge!
Step 3

Preheat oven to 375°F. In 9x13 inch pan put unbaked regular lasagna noodles & hot tap water until they are submerged; let sit for about 10 minutes drain and pat dry.
Step 4

In a bowl, mix one egg with salt and chopped parsley to the ricotta cheese, stir in grated Parmesan.
Step 5

Spread about 1½c sauce on the bottom of the pan. Lay noodles across top of sauce, spread some ricotta mix and mozzarella. Repeat process until all noodles have been used.
Step 6

Top with remaining mozzarella and cover with foil
Step 7

Bake for 25 minutes covered and then 25 minutes uncovered (at 375°F) - broil for 5 minutes uncovered if you like a dark cripsy top. Rest for 15 minutes
Step 8

ENJOY and Mangia!
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