tina (cat) lasagne

RUSK, TX
Updated on Jun 28, 2010

MY BEST FRIEND MOVED TO THE COUNTRY,SHE IS MORE LIKE A SISTER,BUT SHE SURE LOVED MY LASAGNE.EVERY TIME I MAKE THIS ,IT REMINDS ME OF HER.THIS IS FOR YOU LAURENE (TINA) AS SHE IS SO FONDLY CALLED.

prep time 2 Hr
cook time 1 Hr 15 Min
method ---
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 cans 1-pound each tomatoes
  • 4 cans 8 oz. each tomato sauce
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 tablespoon oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 teaspoons onion salt
  • 1 can 4 oz. mushrooms, drained
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 2 cups minced onions
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 2 pounds ground chuck
  • 2 tablespoons accent
  • 1 can 16. oz. tomato paste
  • 1 - tomato paste can of water
  • 1 pound lasagne noodles
  • 2 - egg whites ,slightly beaten
  • 1 1/2 pounds ricotta cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 pound mozzarella cheese ,thinly sliced

How To Make tina (cat) lasagne

  • Step 1
    COMBINE TOMATOES, TOMATO SAUCE, 1T.sugar,salt, oregano, pepper, onion salt ,and mushrooms :simmer uncovered for 10.min
  • Step 2
    pour olive oil into heavy skillet and saute onions, garlic and meat. add accent,tomato paste and water.
  • Step 3
    in a large heavy pan, combine tomato mixture with meat mixture:simmer slowly 2-3 hours or until thick
  • Step 4
    meanwhile cook lasagne noodles in salted water and drain,
  • Step 5
    combine egg whites,remaining 1T.sugar and ricotta cheese.
  • Step 6
    in a large deep casserole: layer noodles,ricotta cheese mixture,meat sauce, parmesan cheese, and mozzarella cheese, repeat layers. cover casserole and bake at 350* for 1 hour .uncover for last 15 min. of baking, let stand for 15 min. before serving.

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