Meat Sauce Lasagne Recipe
How can anyone not agree with me that this Meat Sauce Lasagne is simply delicious? If it is an impressive Side Dish that you require, then this dish is the answer. It is always prepared with a focus on Beef. A real hit every time, this Meat Sauce Lasagne is not to be missed!
Ingredients
3 qts. water
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
12 strips white or green lasagne noodles
1 egg
1 carton small curd cottage cheese
1/2 carton ricotta cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 lb. mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced
Meat Sauce:
1 1/2 lbs. lean ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 can tomato bits
1 can tomato sauce
1 can tomato paste
2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes
1/3 cup dry red wine
2 garlic cloves, pressed
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Salt to taste
Directions
Prepare Meat Sauce.
Butter a 13" x 9" baking dish; set aside.
Bring water to a rapid boil in a heavy 5 quart pot or Dutch oven.
Add salt and oil.
Gradually add lasagne noodles, being sure water continues to boil.
Cook noodles uncovered until tender but firm, stirring occasionally.
Drain.
In a medium bowl, beat egg.
Stir in cottage cheese, ricotta cheese and Parmesan cheese; mix thoroughly.
Place a thin layer of Meat Sauce in the prepared dish.
Layer half the lasagne noodles on top of sauce.
Spread half the cheese mixture over noodles.
Cover with half the remaining Meat Sauce.
Arrange half the mozzarella cheese slices over sauce.
Repeat with remaining noodles, cheese mixture and meat mixture.
Place in cold oven.
Set temperature control at 375°F (190°C).
Bake 20 minutes.
Remove lasagne from oven.
Cut remaining mozzarella cheese into thin strips and arrange on lasagne.
Bake 10 minutes longer.
Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.
Makes 6 to 8 servings.
Meat Sauce: In a large skillet, brown beef and onion about 15 minutes, stirring to break up meat.
Drain off excess fat.
Stir in remaining ingredients.
Cover and simmer 20 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally.
Makes about 4-1/2 cups.
Butter a 13" x 9" baking dish; set aside.
Bring water to a rapid boil in a heavy 5 quart pot or Dutch oven.
Add salt and oil.
Gradually add lasagne noodles, being sure water continues to boil.
Cook noodles uncovered until tender but firm, stirring occasionally.
Drain.
In a medium bowl, beat egg.
Stir in cottage cheese, ricotta cheese and Parmesan cheese; mix thoroughly.
Place a thin layer of Meat Sauce in the prepared dish.
Layer half the lasagne noodles on top of sauce.
Spread half the cheese mixture over noodles.
Cover with half the remaining Meat Sauce.
Arrange half the mozzarella cheese slices over sauce.
Repeat with remaining noodles, cheese mixture and meat mixture.
Place in cold oven.
Set temperature control at 375°F (190°C).
Bake 20 minutes.
Remove lasagne from oven.
Cut remaining mozzarella cheese into thin strips and arrange on lasagne.
Bake 10 minutes longer.
Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.
Makes 6 to 8 servings.
Meat Sauce: In a large skillet, brown beef and onion about 15 minutes, stirring to break up meat.
Drain off excess fat.
Stir in remaining ingredients.
Cover and simmer 20 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally.
Makes about 4-1/2 cups.
