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This was my first “go” at making lasagna. I had made it with my mom before when I lived at home, but never by myself. So I was a little bit nervous! It turned out GREAT though! And there is plenty to have leftovers for the rest of the week!
Ingredients: (sauce)
1 1/2 lb. drained ground beef
chopped onion (I use the spice)
1 – 28 oz. can whole tomatoes
1 – 12 oz. can tomato paste
1 1/2 Tbsp. chopped parsley
1 Tbsp. salt
2 tsp. sugar
2 tsp. garlic powder
3/4 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. Italian seasoning
Directions: (for sauce)
In large heavy pan, brown beef. Drain. Add onion, spices, tomatoes (I put the whole can in the blended and mix that so there are no “chunks”), and paste. Simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally for about 30-45 minutes.
Ingredients: (for lasagna)
Spaghetti sauce (above mixture)
1 box lasagna noodles
1 egg
16 oz. shredded Mozzarella cheese
1/2 c. Parmesan cheese
1/2 of 15 oz. Ricotta cheese
Directions:
Combine egg, 1/4 c. Parmesan cheese, 1/2 of the 15 oz. Ricotta cheese (I just cut a line through the middle of the cheese and scoop out half) in bowl. Stir with spoon.
Put sauce in bottom of the pan, then a layer of noodles, sauce, 1/2 of the cheese mixture ,(get a spoon full and rake it off in dots with your finger) 1/3 of the Mozzarella cheese, then noodles again, sauce, the rest of the cheese mixture, 1/3 of the Mozzarella cheese, noodles, sauce, then the other 1/4 c. Parmesan cheese and then last sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese.
Put in the oven and bake at 350 for 45 minutes.
*Cover with tin foil for first 30 minutes and then uncover for the remaining 15 minutes.
Andrea @ The Penny-Roach's said:
I’ve never tried to make lasagna from scratch before. I always thought it was much harder than this. It looks yummy! I’d add some frozen spinach as well, my mom does that and it tastes delicious!
Sugar -N- Spice Makes Everything Nice said:
I know, I’m a picky eater, so I don’t add much to mine… but I definitely think you should try that!
Brandy @ Momwich said:
I just got full on my lunch and then read your blog post and feel as hungry as ever because of it. Looks soooo good!
Sugar -N- Spice Makes Everything Nice said:
It is delicious!! And not too hard!
Meg said:
Yum! Looks delish 🙂
Sugar -N- Spice Makes Everything Nice said:
Thanks! It is! Thanks for stopping by!
Sandy@Sinsationally Me said:
Ok now I HAVE to try this. I love lasagna but have never made it on my own. Hopefully it looks as great as yours and doesn’t end up tasting like something the dog yakked up…
Sugar -N- Spice Makes Everything Nice said:
Haha! Good luck! I hope it doesn’t taste that way too! LOL. Just make sure to cover it with tin foil for the first part of the baking!
Eric Storch said:
Lasagna is my absolute favorite and my wife makes it about twice a month. So good!
Sugar -N- Spice Makes Everything Nice said:
SOOO good! Especially with some BBQ bread!
Mama and the City said:
it looks so yummy.
Sugar -N- Spice Makes Everything Nice said:
Thanks! It is!!! Some of the best lasagna I have ever eaten for sure!
Alison@Mama Wants This said:
Okay, I’m hungry now!
Sugar -N- Spice Makes Everything Nice said:
🙂
Laura@Catharsis said:
I’m so excited I came across this! A friend at work made my family some lasagna for dinner as a nice gesture, and it’s in the oven right now. I’m so excited and only hope it tastes as good as this looks!
Sugar -N- Spice Makes Everything Nice said:
I hope it was good too! I LOVE lasagna!