GRANDMA'S LASAGNA
Steps:
- In a large enameled cast-iron casserole, heat olive oil until shimmering. Add chuck and sirloin and cook over moderately high heat, breaking up meat into large chunks, until no pink remains. Add garlic, oregano and crushed red pepper and cook until fragrant. Stir in tomato paste and cook until meat is coated. Add tomatoes and their juices and tomato puree along with chicken stock, bay leaves, thyme and sugar. Season with salt and pepper and bring to a boil. Simmer over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until thickened and reduced to 8 cups, about 1 1/2 hours. Remove bay leaves and thyme sprigs. Meanwhile, heat a large skillet. Add sausage meat in large pieces and cook over moderately high heat until browned and just cooked through, about 10 minutes. Drain sausage and break it into 1/2-inch pieces. In a large bowl, combine ricotta with parsley, basil and 1/4 cup of the Parmesan. Add two-thirds of shredded mozzarella and season with salt and pepper. Beat in egg. Cook lasagna noodles in a large pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, until al dente. Drain noodles and rinse under cold water. Dry noodles between layers of paper towels. Preheat oven to 375°. Spread 1 cup of sauce in bottom of a 9-by-13-inch glass baking dish. Line dish with 4 overlapping noodles. Spread one-half of the ricotta mixture over noodles, then top with one-half of the sausage, 1 1/2 cups of sauce and another 4 noodles. Repeat layering with remaining ricotta, sausage and another 1 1/2 cups of sauce. Top with 4 noodles and cover with 1 1/2 cups of sauce. Toss remaining 1 cup of mozzarella with remaining 1/4 cup of Parmesan and sprinkle over lasagna. Bake lasagna for about 45 minutes, or until the top is golden & crisp around edges and filling is bubbling. Let lasagna rest for 20 minutes before serving. Make Ahead The lasagna can be prepared through Step 5 and refrigerated overnight, or it can be baked ahead and then reheated in 325° oven.
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Md Humayun
[email protected]This lasagna was a bit too cheesy for my taste, but my family loved it.
Shehxad Ahmad khan
[email protected]I'm not a fan of ricotta cheese, so I substituted it with cottage cheese. The lasagna still turned out great!
Shazeeb Khan
[email protected]This lasagna was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth it. The end result was a delicious and hearty meal.
Ahmad ALSAKA
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my lasagna didn't turn out as good as I expected. The sauce was bland and the cheese was rubbery.
Shahmeer Gaming
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the lasagna turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Shubhashshah Kumar
[email protected]I had some trouble finding the right ingredients for this recipe, but it was worth the effort. The lasagna turned out great!
Yuzu Aihara
[email protected]This lasagna was a bit too heavy for my taste. The sauce was too thick and the cheese was too rich.
Raja Carter
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of lasagna, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so flavorful and cheesy, I couldn't get enough of it.
Sheila Baby
[email protected]This lasagna was delicious! I made it for a potluck, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it.
Ashen Sandeepa
[email protected]I've tried many lasagna recipes, but this one is by far the best. The ricotta cheese filling is so creamy and flavorful, and the sauce is rich and hearty. I highly recommend this recipe!
shaheryar khann
[email protected]This lasagna was a hit with my family! The flavors were incredible, and the cheese was gooey and melted perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.