Lasagna Bolognese Bake Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time10 MinCooking Time1 Hr 30 Min
Ready In1 Hr 40 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexJust EnjoyServings6
CuisineCourse
MethodMain Ingredient
Interest Group

Ingredients

 Carrots2
 Celery stalks2
 Green pepper1
 Onion1 Large
 Oil6 Tablespoon
 3 lb. minced steak
 2 x 30 oz. cans whole tomatoes
 1 x 8 oz. can tomato paste
 Dry red wine4 Cup (16 tbs)
 Salt4 Teaspoon
 Sugar1 Teaspoon
 Dried basil4 Teaspoon
 Pepper1
 2 lb. lasagne noodles or spaghetti
 Butter4 Ounce
 Parmesan cheese8 Tablespoon, grated
 Cream Sauce

Directions

GETTING READY
1) Peel the carrots and grate them.
2) Chop the green pepper, onion and celery finely.
3) Preheat oven to temperature of 350 degrees.

MAKING
4) In a large ppan or casserole, heat the oil and sauté the vegetables till they are tender, but not soft.
5) Take the vegetables out and to the pan, add the meat. Stir and cook till all the pinkness has gone away from the meat.
6) Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, salt, wine, sugar, basil, pepper and the sautéed vegetables.
7) Bring the contents to a boil and reduce the heat to low. Gently simmer, uncovered, for about 45 minutes or till the mixture has thickened.
8) If required, season with more salt and pepper to taste.
9) In boiling salted water, cook the lasagne noodles till they are tender. At a time, cook only 1 pound of noodles.
10) Drain the noodles and lightly toss them in butter.
11) Grease 2 large casseroles which are about 13x8x2-inches in measurement with butter or oil.
12) Put a layer of spaghetti or lasagne on the base of each casserole and cover with the meat mixture. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese all over and finish with a layer of the spaghetti or pasta.
13) All over the layers, pour the cream sauce and top with the remainder of the Parmesan cheese. Bake in preheated oven for about 40 minutes, till the tops have browned.

SERVING
14) Serve hot.
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