Mama's Best Lasagna

125 mins
Serves 12
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Directions

  1. 1Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. 2Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  3. 3Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  4. 4Add in the onion and carrot and cook for 5 minutes.
  5. 5Add in the onion and carrot and cook for 5 minutes.
  6. 6Add in the onion and carrot and cook for 5 minutes.
  7. 7Add in the garlic and sauté for about 1 minute, until fragrant.
  8. 8Add in the garlic and sauté for about 1 minute, until fragrant.
  9. 9Add in the garlic and sauté for about 1 minute, until fragrant.
  10. 10Add beef and pork (if using) and cook while breaking it up with the back of a wooden spoon.
  11. 11Add beef and pork (if using) and cook while breaking it up with the back of a wooden spoon.
  12. 12Add beef and pork (if using) and cook while breaking it up with the back of a wooden spoon.
  13. 13Pour in the Passata, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, crushed bouillon cubes, oregano and basil. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low and gently simmer.
  14. 14Pour in the Passata, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, crushed bouillon cubes, oregano and basil. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low and gently simmer.
  15. 15Pour in the Passata, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, crushed bouillon cubes, oregano and basil. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low and gently simmer.
  16. 16Season with desired amount of salt and pepper (I use salt and pepper to taste) and sugar.
  17. 17Season with desired amount of salt and pepper (I use salt and pepper to taste) and sugar.
  18. 18Season with desired amount of salt and pepper (I use salt and pepper to taste) and sugar.
  19. 19Adjust salt, pepper and dried herbs to your taste.
  20. 20Adjust salt, pepper and dried herbs to your taste.
  21. 21Adjust salt, pepper and dried herbs to your taste.
  22. 22In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat.
  23. 23In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat.
  24. 24In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat.
  25. 25Remove from hot plate and whisk in the flour until well blended.
  26. 26Remove from hot plate and whisk in the flour until well blended.
  27. 27Remove from hot plate and whisk in the flour until well blended.
  28. 28Place pot back onto stove, reduce heat down to low and slowly whisk in half of the milk until smooth and lump free from lumps.
  29. 29Place pot back onto stove, reduce heat down to low and slowly whisk in half of the milk until smooth and lump free from lumps.
  30. 30Place pot back onto stove, reduce heat down to low and slowly whisk in half of the milk until smooth and lump free from lumps.
  31. 31If the sauce is too thick, add a little more milk. If it's too thin, increase heat to medium and continue cooking sauce while stirring occasionally until it reaches desired consistency.
  32. 32If the sauce is too thick, add a little more milk. If it's too thin, increase heat to medium and continue cooking sauce while stirring occasionally until it reaches desired consistency.
  33. 33If the sauce is too thick, add a little more milk. If it's too thin, increase heat to medium and continue cooking sauce while stirring occasionally until it reaches desired consistency.
  34. 34Add in the parmesan cheese and remove from heat.
  35. 35Add in the parmesan cheese and remove from heat.
  36. 36Add in the parmesan cheese and remove from heat.
  37. 37Season with salt and pepper.
  38. 38Season with salt and pepper.
  39. 39Season with salt and pepper.
  40. 40Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  41. 41Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  42. 42Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  43. 43Spread 1 cup of meat sauce on the base of a 9 x 13 inch baking dish.
  44. 44Spread 1 cup of meat sauce on the base of a 9 x 13 inch baking dish.
  45. 45Spread 1 cup of meat sauce on the base of a 9 x 13 inch baking dish.
  46. 46Layer over the meat (if needed) with 2 cups of meat sauce (or more, depending on your pan) and then a layer of mozzarella cheese.
  47. 47Layer over the meat (if needed) with 2 cups of meat sauce (or more, depending on your pan) and then a layer of mozzarella cheese.
  48. 48Layer over the meat (if needed) with 2 cups of meat sauce (or more, depending on your pan) and then a layer of mozzarella cheese.
  49. 49Repeat layering using the remaining cheese for the top layer.
  50. 50Repeat layering using the remaining cheese for the top layer.
  51. 51Repeat layering using the remaining cheese for the top layer.
  52. 52Bake in oven for 30 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.
  53. 53Bake in oven for 30 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.
  54. 54Bake in oven for 30 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.
  55. 55Let cool slightly before serving.
  56. 56Let cool slightly before serving.
  57. 57Let cool slightly before serving.
  58. 58Drain excess water off of tofu.
  59. 59Drain excess water off of tofu.
  60. 60Drain excess water off of tofu.
  61. 61Using a spatula or potato masher, break tofu up into thick chunks in a skillet.
  62. 62Using a spatula or potato masher, break tofu up into thick chunks in a skillet.
  63. 63Using a spatula or potato masher, break tofu up into thick chunks in a skillet.
  64. 64Cook over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes, until the tofu releases its water.
  65. 65Cook over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes, until the tofu releases its water.
  66. 66Cook over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes, until the tofu releases its water.
  67. 67Add remaining ingredients (except green onions and hot sauce), stirring to combine.
  68. 68Add remaining ingredients (except green onions and hot sauce), stirring to combine.
  69. 69Add remaining ingredients (except green onions and hot sauce), stirring to combine.
  70. 70Continue to cook and stir for another 5-10 minutes, breaking tofu chunks into smaller pieces so the consistency resembles scrambled eggs.
  71. 71Continue to cook and stir for another 5-10 minutes, breaking tofu chunks into smaller pieces so the consistency resembles scrambled eggs.
  72. 72Continue to cook and stir for another 5-10 minutes, breaking tofu chunks into smaller pieces so the consistency resembles scrambled eggs.
  73. 73Add a splash of additional salt and pepper to taste, and serve topped with green onion and hot sauce if desired.
  74. 74Add a splash of additional salt and pepper to taste, and serve topped with green onion and hot sauce if desired.
  75. 75Add a splash of additional salt and pepper to taste, and serve topped with green onion and hot sauce if desired.
  76. 76Once the tofu has the right consistency, is yellow in color and everything is thoroughly warm, turn off heat.
  77. 77Once the tofu has the right consistency, is yellow in color and everything is thoroughly warm, turn off heat.
  78. 78Once the tofu has the right consistency, is yellow in color and everything is thoroughly warm, turn off heat.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 1 carrot, finely diced
  • 1 carrot, finely diced
  • 1 carrot, finely diced
  • 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
  • 24 ounces ground beef mince
  • 24 ounces ground beef mince
  • 24 ounces ground beef mince
  • 10 ounces ground pork mince, or beef
  • 10 ounces ground pork mince, or beef
  • 10 ounces ground pork mince, or beef
  • 24 ounces crushed tomatoes
  • 24 ounces crushed tomatoes
  • 24 ounces crushed tomatoes
  • 14 ounces Passata
  • 14 ounces Passata
  • 14 ounces Passata
  • 3 heaped tablespoons tomato paste, (I use garlic and herbs flavoured)
  • 3 heaped tablespoons tomato paste, (I use garlic and herbs flavoured)
  • 3 heaped tablespoons tomato paste, (I use garlic and herbs flavoured)
  • 2 beef or vegetable bouillon cubes, (crushed)
  • 2 beef or vegetable bouillon cubes, (crushed)
  • 2 beef or vegetable bouillon cubes, (crushed)
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano and basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano and basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano and basil
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon sugar, (if desired)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon sugar, (if desired)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon sugar, (if desired)
  • salt and pepper, (season to your tastes)
  • salt and pepper, (season to your tastes)
  • salt and pepper, (season to your tastes)
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1 1/4 cup all purpose or plain flour
  • 1 1/4 cup all purpose or plain flour
  • 1 1/4 cup all purpose or plain flour
  • 3 cups milk
  • 3 cups milk
  • 3 cups milk
  • 1 cup fresh lasagna sheets
  • 1 cup fresh lasagna sheets
  • 1 cup fresh lasagna sheets
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly shredded
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly shredded
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly shredded
  • 17 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 17 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 17 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 2 tablespoons fresh mozzarella cheese
  • 2 tablespoons fresh mozzarella cheese
  • 2 tablespoons fresh mozzarella cheese
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon yellow prepared mustard
  • 1 tablespoon yellow prepared mustard
  • 1 tablespoon yellow prepared mustard
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons Barbecue Sauce Heinz Classic Original
  • 2 tablespoons Barbecue Sauce Heinz Classic Original
  • 2 tablespoons Barbecue Sauce Heinz Classic Original
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 7.5 oz Tofu
  • 7.5 oz Tofu
  • 7.5 oz Tofu
  • 0.5 cup Mixed vegetables
  • 0.5 cup Mixed vegetables
  • 0.5 cup Mixed vegetables
  • 1.5 tsp Nutritional Yeast
  • 1.5 tsp Nutritional Yeast
  • 1.5 tsp Nutritional Yeast
  • 0.5 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 0.5 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 0.5 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 0.5 tsp Garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp Garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp Garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp Onion powder
  • 0.5 tsp Onion powder
  • 0.5 tsp Onion powder
  • 0.25 tsp Turmeric
  • 0.25 tsp Turmeric
  • 0.25 tsp Turmeric
  • 0.25 tsp Cumin, ground
  • 0.25 tsp Cumin, ground
  • 0.25 tsp Cumin, ground
  • 0.5 dash Salt
  • 0.5 dash Salt
  • 0.5 dash Salt
  • 0.5 stalk Onions
  • 0.5 stalk Onions
  • 0.5 stalk Onions
  • 0.5 tsp Pepper or hot sauce
  • 0.5 tsp Pepper or hot sauce
  • 0.5 tsp Pepper or hot sauce
  • 1 serving bell pepper
  • 1 serving bell pepper
  • 1 serving bell pepper

Equipment

large potskilletspatulapotato masher9 x 13 inch baking dishoven