LASAGNA 
Make sauce 1 or 2 days ahead of time.

1 can Special tomato sauce (labeled this way)
1 can Italian tomato sauce
1 lb. hamburger
1 lb. Jimmy Dean sausage - mild or reg.
8 oz. mushroom pieces and stems (optional)
2 tbsp. sugar
1 can tomato paste
1 can tomato soup

Brown hamburger and sausage together while putting sauce together. In a large pot, add both tomato sauces, soup and mushrooms. Let simmer as you brown the meat. Drain and add to sauce. Also add sugar and tomato paste. Simmer on low, stirring occasionally for 30 minutes. Cool and refrigerate for 1 or 2 days.

LASAGNA:

Parmesan-Romano cheese (can get already mixed)
1 lb. Ricotta cheese (not cottage cheese)
1 lb. shredded Mozzarella cheese

Cook noodles according to directions. Soak in cold water until ready to use. Handle carefully. Mix half of Mozzarella to Ricotta and 1 raw egg. Mix Parmesan and Romano (if not already mixed).

Spread in bottom of pan: layer of Mozzarella-Ricotta mixture; layer of Mozzarella; sprinkle of Parmesan-Romano cheese; layer of noodles - fold noodles over on ends about 1/4 inch. Repeat process until you get to the top. DO NOT USE RICOTTA ON TOP! Push noodles down around sides to wrap together.

Wrap top of pan in foil. Cook at 350 degrees for 30 to 45 minutes. Take foil off and cook 15 minutes more. Do not cut for at least 15 minutes or it will be runny.

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