AMERICAN LASAGNA

============

PRINT VERSION (PDF)

COOKING: THIS IS COOKED ON A STOVE TOP AND BAKED

PREHEAT OVEN TO 375 DEGREES

ORIGINAL SOURCE

– INGREDIENTS –

1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef

1 onion, chopped – (PREP)

2 cloves garlic, minced – (PREP)

1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil – (PREP)

1 teaspoon dried oregano

2 tablespoons brown sugar

1 1/2 teaspoons salt

1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes

2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste

12 dry lasagna noodles

2 eggs, beaten

1 pint part-skim ricotta cheese

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

2 tablespoons dried parsley

1 teaspoon salt

1 pound mozzarella cheese, shredded

2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Once (PREP) Work Marked Above Complete

Time to Cook!

UNIT 1 – BEEF/SAUCE xxxx

In frying pan/Wok Over Medium/High heat

Add: 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef

Add: 1 onion, chopped

Brown beef

Add: 2 cloves garlic, minced

Cook 2 min

Drain fat, then put back on burner at medium/high heat

UNDO – CLICK TO MARK ABOVE STEPS COMPLETE xxxx– BEEF/SAUCE xxxx Add: 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil

Add: 1 teaspoon dried oregano

Add: 2 tablespoons brown sugar

Add: 1 1/2 teaspoons salt

Add: 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes

Add: 2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste

Simmer for 30-45 minutes, stir occasionally UNDO – CLICK TO MARK ABOVE UNIT COMPLETE



Bring water to boil

Add: Salt to taste

Add: 12 dry lasagna noodles

Cook to specifications on pasta box

drain, rinse,

Set aside once cooked UNDO – CLICK TO MARK ABOVE UNIT COMPLETE xxxxxxx BOIL NOODLES (UNIT 2 – NOODLES) xxxxxxxxBring water to boilAdd: Salt to tasteAdd: 12 dry lasagna noodlesCook to specifications on pasta boxdrain, rinse,Set aside once cooked

xxxx UNIT 3 – FILLING xxxx

In large mixing bowl

Add: 2 eggs, beaten

Add: 1 pint part-skim ricotta cheese

Add: 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Add: 2 tablespoons dried parsley

Add: 1 teaspoon salt

Mix well to combine

Set aside UNDO – CLICK TO MARK ABOVE UNIT COMPLETE

xxxxxxx UNIT 4 – LAYER/BAKE/FINISH xxxxxxxx

Layer the following in 9×13 baking dish

Add: 1/3 Lasagna noodles (UNIT 2)

Add: 1/2 Filling (UNIT 3)

Add: 1/2 pound mozzarella cheese, shredded

Add: 1/3 Beef/Sauce (UNIT 1)

Add: 1/3 Lasagna noodles (UNIT 2)

Add: 1/2 Filling (UNIT 3)

Add: 1/2 pound mozzarella cheese, shredded

Add: 1/3 Beef/Sauce (UNIT 1)

Add: 1/3 Lasagna noodles (UNIT 2)

Add: 1/3 Beef/Sauce (UNIT 1)

Add: 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese to top

Cover in foil

Bake at 375 deg. For 30 minutes

by