Beef Lasagna
Directions
- 1Place nine lasagna noodles into a pot of salted water and cook until al dente according to package instructions.
- 2Place nine lasagna noodles into a pot of salted water and cook until al dente according to package instructions.
- 3Place nine lasagna noodles into a pot of salted water and cook until al dente according to package instructions.
- 4Drain the noodles, then add cold water to stop the cooking process and to keep them from sticking together.
- 5Drain the noodles, then add cold water to stop the cooking process and to keep them from sticking together.
- 6Drain the noodles, then add cold water to stop the cooking process and to keep them from sticking together.
- 7In a deep pan over medium-high heat, add one tablespoon of olive oil, then one pound of ground beef and one small diced onion. Sauté for five minutes or until the meat is no longer pink.
- 8In a deep pan over medium-high heat, add one tablespoon of olive oil, then one pound of ground beef and one small diced onion. Sauté for five minutes or until the meat is no longer pink.
- 9In a deep pan over medium-high heat, add one tablespoon of olive oil, then one pound of ground beef and one small diced onion. Sauté for five minutes or until the meat is no longer pink.
- 10Add two large minced garlic cloves and cook another minute or until fragrant.
- 11Add two large minced garlic cloves and cook another minute or until fragrant.
- 12Add two large minced garlic cloves and cook another minute or until fragrant.
- 13Then add one-fourth cup of good red wine and sauté until mostly evaporated.
- 14Then add one-fourth cup of good red wine and sauté until mostly evaporated.
- 15Then add one-fourth cup of good red wine and sauté until mostly evaporated.
- 16Add 24 ounces or three cups of your favorite marinara sauce, either homemade or store-bought.
- 17Add 24 ounces or three cups of your favorite marinara sauce, either homemade or store-bought.
- 18Add 24 ounces or three cups of your favorite marinara sauce, either homemade or store-bought.
- 19Season with half a teaspoon of salt, a quarter teaspoon of pepper, a quarter teaspoon of dried thyme, half a teaspoon of sugar, and two tablespoons of parsley.
- 20Season with half a teaspoon of salt, a quarter teaspoon of pepper, a quarter teaspoon of dried thyme, half a teaspoon of sugar, and two tablespoons of parsley.
- 21Season with half a teaspoon of salt, a quarter teaspoon of pepper, a quarter teaspoon of dried thyme, half a teaspoon of sugar, and two tablespoons of parsley.
- 22Bring that to a simmer, then cover and cook on low heat for five minutes while you make your cheese sauce.
- 23Bring that to a simmer, then cover and cook on low heat for five minutes while you make your cheese sauce.
- 24Bring that to a simmer, then cover and cook on low heat for five minutes while you make your cheese sauce.
- 25In a large mixing bowl combine 16 ounces of cottage cheese, 15 ounces of ricotta cheese, one cup of shredded mozzarella, one large egg, and two tablespoons of finely chopped parsley. Mix until it's well blended.
- 26In a large mixing bowl combine 16 ounces of cottage cheese, 15 ounces of ricotta cheese, one cup of shredded mozzarella, one large egg, and two tablespoons of finely chopped parsley. Mix until it's well blended.
- 27In a large mixing bowl combine 16 ounces of cottage cheese, 15 ounces of ricotta cheese, one cup of shredded mozzarella, one large egg, and two tablespoons of finely chopped parsley. Mix until it's well blended.
- 28In a deep 9x13 casserole dish, spread half a cup of the meat sauce evenly over the bottom and cover that with three lasagna noodles.
- 29In a deep 9x13 casserole dish, spread half a cup of the meat sauce evenly over the bottom and cover that with three lasagna noodles.
- 30In a deep 9x13 casserole dish, spread half a cup of the meat sauce evenly over the bottom and cover that with three lasagna noodles.
- 31Add one-third of the remaining meat sauce and sprinkle the top with one cup of mozzarella cheese.
- 32Add one-third of the remaining meat sauce and sprinkle the top with one cup of mozzarella cheese.
- 33Add one-third of the remaining meat sauce and sprinkle the top with one cup of mozzarella cheese.
- 34Spoon on half of the cheese sauce and spread evenly.
- 35Spoon on half of the cheese sauce and spread evenly.
- 36Spoon on half of the cheese sauce and spread evenly.
- 37Repeat the process until you have three layers of noodles.
- 38Repeat the process until you have three layers of noodles.
- 39Repeat the process until you have three layers of noodles.
- 40Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- 41Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- 42Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- 43Top the last layer of noodles with the remaining meat sauce and cover it with one cup of shredded mozzarella cheese.
- 44Top the last layer of noodles with the remaining meat sauce and cover it with one cup of shredded mozzarella cheese.
- 45Top the last layer of noodles with the remaining meat sauce and cover it with one cup of shredded mozzarella cheese.
- 46To keep the cheese from sticking to the foil poke eight to ten toothpicks evenly over the top of the lasagna, then loosely cover with foil and seal the edges.
- 47To keep the cheese from sticking to the foil poke eight to ten toothpicks evenly over the top of the lasagna, then loosely cover with foil and seal the edges.
- 48To keep the cheese from sticking to the foil poke eight to ten toothpicks evenly over the top of the lasagna, then loosely cover with foil and seal the edges.
- 49Bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 45 minutes.
- 50Bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 45 minutes.
- 51Bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 45 minutes.
- 52Remove the foil and set the oven to broil for three to five minutes or until the cheese is golden brown.
- 53Remove the foil and set the oven to broil for three to five minutes or until the cheese is golden brown.
- 54Remove the foil and set the oven to broil for three to five minutes or until the cheese is golden brown.
- 55Let the lasagna cool for 30 minutes in the pan for it to set and become much easier to slice.
- 56Let the lasagna cool for 30 minutes in the pan for it to set and become much easier to slice.
- 57Let the lasagna cool for 30 minutes in the pan for it to set and become much easier to slice.
- 58Add fresh parsley to garnish.
- 59Add fresh parsley to garnish.
- 60Add fresh parsley to garnish.
Ingredients
- 9 lasagna noodles
- 9 lasagna noodles
- 9 lasagna noodles
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion
- 1 small onion
- 1 small onion
- 2 large garlic cloves
- 2 large garlic cloves
- 2 large garlic cloves
- 0.25 cup red wine
- 0.25 cup red wine
- 0.25 cup red wine
- 0.25 cup beef broth
- 0.25 cup beef broth
- 0.25 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 24 ounces marinara sauce
- 24 ounces marinara sauce
- 24 ounces marinara sauce
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon dried thyme
- 0.25 teaspoon dried thyme
- 0.25 teaspoon dried thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons parsley
- 2 tablespoons parsley
- 2 tablespoons parsley
- 16 ounces cottage cheese
- 16 ounces cottage cheese
- 16 ounces cottage cheese
- 15 ounces ricotta cheese
- 15 ounces ricotta cheese
- 15 ounces ricotta cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons parsley
- 2 tablespoons parsley
- 2 tablespoons parsley
- 4 cups mozzarella cheese
- 4 cups mozzarella cheese
- 4 cups mozzarella cheese
Equipment
pot9x13 casserole dishdeep panlarge mixing bowlaluminum foil