Lasagna by Mom Recipe

Name: Lasagna by Mom
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Pasta & Noodles
Ingredients: 2 lbs lean ground beef; ¼ cup olive oil; 1 cup chopped onion; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 (2 1/2 lb) can tomatoes; 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste; 1 (6 ounce) can tomato sauce; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon dried basil; ½ teaspoon dried oregano; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; 12 bay leaf; 1 cup pitted ripe olives, chopped into large pieces; 1 (8 ounce) package lasagna noodles; 12 lb mozzarella cheese, grated or slices; ½ cup grated parmesan cheese; 1 (1 lb) carton ricotta cheese or 1 (1 lb) carton cottage cheese

Servings: persons

2 lbs lean ground beef
¼ cup olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (2 1/2 lb) can tomatoes
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 (6 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon black pepper
12 bay leaf
1 cup pitted ripe olives, chopped into large pieces
1 (8 ounce) package lasagna noodles
12 lb mozzarella cheese, grated or slices
½ cup grated parmesan cheese
1 (1 lb) carton ricotta cheese or 1 (1 lb) carton cottage cheese

1
Brown meat in hot oil.
2
Add onions, and garlic, cook until transparent.
3
Add tomatoes, paste, sauce, and spices (not olives yet).
4
Cover and simmer one hour or until sauce is thickened.
5
Remove and stir in olives.
6
Cook lasagna in boiling salt water until almost tender.
7
Drain and rinse.
8
Slice mozz cheese.
9
In 9 by 13 baking dish spread layers as follows: sauce (noodles, ricotta chees, sauce, parmesian cheese, mozzarella cheese).
10
Repeat 3 times.
11
Bake 350 degrees for 30 to 40 minutes.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs lean ground beef, ¼ cup olive oil, 1 cup chopped onion, 2 cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Lasagna by Mom falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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