HEARTY LASAGNA FOR TWO
Barbara is sooo right - This is a wonderfully hearty recipe. In fact, it could easily serve 8! Mmmmmm....
Provided by Barbara Kavorkian
Categories Turkey
Time 1h10m
Number Of Ingredients 25
Steps:
- 1. In Crock pot, cook meat, onion and garlic on a high temp until meat starts to brown and onions and garlic have sweated, but not burned. Stir in crushed tomatoes, paste, sauce and water. Season with sugar, basil, fennel seeds, Italian seasoning, 3/4 tbsp salt, pepper and 1 tsp of dried parsley. Let this come up in temperature, cover and simmer for approx 2 1/2 hrs.
- 2. Prepare noodles by breaking noodles to fit an 8x8 baking pan. Set aside until ready to assemble after sauce has simmered. Once it has simmered long enough, turn off Crock pot rinse the noodles with warm water, no need to cook the noodles. Preheat oven to 375° F.
- 3. Prepare cheese mixture by adding ricotta cheese, egg, 1 tsp parsley and 1/4 tsp salt. Add 1 tbsp of the Parmesan cheese and mix to combine.
- 4. To Assemble: With a 1/2 c measuring cup, or ladle, place one or 1 1/2 scoops of sauce on the bottom of the 8x8 pan. Place one layer of your pre-measured noodles on the sauce. Spread or dollop the ricotta mixture on top of the noodles and try to spread it best you can. Sprinkle or place the Mozzarella/Provolone cheese mixture on top of that. Next, another layer of the sauce, then sprinkle the Parmesan cheese over that. You repeat this (starting with another layer of noodles) until all of the ricotta is gone. I did two good layers with about 1-1 1/2 cups sauce in each layer, and 2 hand fulls of the shredded cheese mix, to give you an idea. Once you have completed the last layer with Parmesan, I sprinkle a little extra, if any, of the shredded cheese on there too. Cover this tight with foil. PLACE ON BAKING SHEET, this probably will bubble over slightly. Into the 375° oven for 25 minutes. Very carefully, remove the foil at this point, and continue to bake for an additional 25 minutes or so. Remove from oven and let lasagna cool for 15 minutes or so. Meanwhile, you can store the remaining sauce in a freezer container, make an additional lasagna (8x8 pretty aluminum pan, just be careful as it will be heavy, may want to use a baking sheet until the freezer sets it up) and freeze it for a later day or keep in the fridge for spaghetti, pizza, bread stick dipping sauce or whatever you want to use this for.
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Sharon Barlow
[email protected]Overall, I thought this lasagna was pretty good. It was easy to make and the flavors were nice. However, I would have liked it more if it had more sauce.
fatma fathy
[email protected]This lasagna was a disappointment. It was bland and the noodles were overcooked. I won't be making this recipe again.
Crystal Bourne
[email protected]I made this lasagna for my husband's birthday and he loved it. He said it was the best lasagna he's ever had. I'm so glad I found this recipe.
Abimbola Shonde
[email protected]This lasagna is so easy to make and it tastes delicious. I love that I can use pre-made sauce and noodles to save time. It's a great recipe for busy weeknights.
Terry Aldous
[email protected]I've made this lasagna several times now and it's always a hit. My friends and family love it. It's a great recipe for a special occasion or just a weeknight dinner.
Asfi Khan
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my lasagna turned out dry. I'm not sure what I did wrong. Maybe I didn't cook it long enough?
Mukoombozi Francis
[email protected]This lasagna was a bit too cheesy for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with a little less cheese and more sauce. Otherwise, it was a good recipe.
Matt Henry
[email protected]I made this lasagna for my family and they all loved it. It was a great way to use up some leftover ground beef and cheese. I will definitely be making this again.
Mokshidul Momin
[email protected]This lasagna is amazing! The flavors are so rich and delicious. I love the combination of the cheese, sauce, and meat. I will definitely be making this again and again.
andrews midodzi
[email protected]I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this lasagna was to make. I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to follow the instructions and make a delicious lasagna. My boyfriend loved it too!
Tiffany Dajo
[email protected]This lasagna was a hit! My husband and I loved it. It was cheesy, flavorful, and had the perfect amount of sauce. The instructions were easy to follow, and the dish came out perfectly. We will definitely be making this again.