UNCLE STEVE'S AMAZING, AWARD WINNING LASAGNA

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My twin brother learned to cook from my mom. It's a good thing, since he has been a bachelor for awhile! He always gets tons of compliments over his lasagna. People are shocked that he can not only cook, but create something so tasty!

Provided by Fran Murray

Categories     Casseroles

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 23

MEAT SAUCE:
1 lb ground italian sausage
1 tube(s) jimmy dean ground sage breakfast sausage
1 small can (drained) mushroom stems and pieces
1/2 large yellow onion, diced
8 large garlic cloves, diced
14 1/2 oz can diced tomatoes
14 1/2 oz can italian tomato sauce
6 oz can tomato paste
large handful of fresh basil leaves, coarsely chopped
freshly ground pepper
2 bay leaves
dry italian seasoning
CHEESES:
16 oz ricotta cheese
16 oz grated cheddar cheese
16 oz grated mozzarella cheese
8 oz grated parmesan cheese
OTHER INGREDIENTS:
6 cooked lasagna noodles, buttered (to prevent sticking)
1 large egg, beaten
10 oz brick of frozen spinach, thawed, drained and water pressed out
10 oz jar of artichoke hearts, drained

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • 2. Simmer garlic and onion in olive oil in large frying pan until onion starts to clarify. Add the sausage and freshly ground pepper. Before the sausage is thoroughly cooked, add the fresh basil. Drain the fat from the pan when the sausage is done cooking. Add the remaining ingredients for the meat sauce, and bring the sauce to a slow simmering boil. Add dry Italian seasoning as necessary to taste. Simmer the sauce for about 20 minutes.
  • 3. In a large mixing bowl, use your fingers to mix together the beaten egg, ricotta cheese and ½ of the grated cheddar.
  • 4. Assemble the lasagna in a 9x13x2-inch glass pan: • Lay down 3 noodles • ½ meat sauce and more ground pepper • ½ ricotta mixture • ½ the mozzarella • ½ the Parmesan and ½ the remaining cheddar • Layer the artichoke hearts and drained spinach (should not be soggy) • 3 noodles • rest of the meat sauce and more ground pepper • rest of the ricotta mixture • rest of the mozzarella • rest of the Parmesan and the remaining cheddar
  • 5. Bake, covered, in a 350 degree oven for 45 minutes, or until heated through and bubbly. You will want to place the pan on a jelly roll pan in case it bubbles over! Take foil off the last 10 minutes to allow lasagna to brown. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing.

Jenny Dean-Miller
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This lasagna was amazing! I will definitely be making it again.


Azaan Shehzada
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This lasagna is a keeper! It's easy to make and always turns out great. I highly recommend it.


Tester Dlamini
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I made this lasagna for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Malik Mateendgk
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This lasagna was delicious and my family loved it. I will definitely be making it again.


Jatique Green
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I've tried many lasagna recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. It's easy to make and always turns out perfect.


Mhfzahmd Bzd
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This lasagna was easy to make and very tasty. I would definitely recommend it.


Suresh Bk
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I made this lasagna for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making this again.


Lee Osmond
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This was my first time making lasagna and it turned out amazing! I followed the recipe exactly and it was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Nelly Mtolo
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I've made this lasagna several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's easy to make and always turns out great.


Hari Giri
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This lasagna was delicious! The instructions were easy to follow and the lasagna turned out perfect. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone.


Mutiat Fajenyo
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Uncle Steve's lasagna is a hit! I made it for my family last night and everyone loved it. The flavors were amazing and the cheese was perfectly melted. I will definitely be making this again.