"The Most Delicious, Awesome Lasagna! La Bella Vita Cucina..."
INGREDIENTS
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2 8 oz. packages of good quality lasagna noodles
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1 lb. ricotta cheese
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8 oz good quality Mozzarella, sliced or shredded
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1 c. grated fresh Parmigiana – Regiano cheese
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1 c. grated freshly grated Pecorina cheese
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1 8oz. carton sour cream
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1/4 c. fresh Italian parsley, chopped
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1/2 tsp. salt
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2 large eggs (I use jumbo), lightly beaten
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4 Tbsp. olive oil
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2 medium onions, minced
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4 garlic cloves, minced
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2 green peppers, chopped
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1 4-oz. can mushrooms, chopped
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1 lb. good ground beef/sirloin
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1 lb. mild Italian sausage
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7 cups Italian-style tomatoes AND the juice.
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4 6-oz. cans tomato paste
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2 cups water – more if you feel necessary
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2 Tbsp. salt
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2 Tbsp. rosemary
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1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
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1 tsp. sugar (and no more)
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4 – 5 Tbsp. fresh basil, chopped
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1 bay leaf
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1/2 cup fresh Italian parsley, chopped