Lasagna, For Larry'S Party

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   combine the ricotta, Provolone, Mozzarella, Romano, egg, milk, basil and garlic. Mix well. Season with S&P. spread 2 1/2 cps of sauce on the bottom of a deep dish lasagna pan. Sprinkle 1/4 of the grated cheese. Cover cheese with 1/4 of the noodles. Spread a 1/4 of the cheese filling evenly over noodles. Repeat the above process with the remaining ingredients, toping the lasagna with the remaining sauce. bake until bubbly and golden, about 45 minutes to 1 hour. Remove and cool for 10 minutes before serving. Slice and serve.

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   Meat Sauce:

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   2 tablespoons olive oil

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   1/3 pound ground beef

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   1/3 pound ground veal

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   1/3 pound ground pork

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   Salt

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   Freshly ground black pepper

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   2 cups finely chopped onions

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    1/2 cup finely chopped celery

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    1/2 cup finely chopped carrot

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    2 tablespoons chopped garlic

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    2 (28-ounce) can of peeled, seeded and chopped tomatoes

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    1 small can tomato paste

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    4 cups beef stock or water

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    2 sprigs of fresh thyme

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    2 bay leaves

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    2 teaspoons dried oregano

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    2 teaspoons dried basil

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    Pinch of crushed red pepper

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    2 ounces Parmigiano-Reggiano

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    In a large nonreactive saucepan, over medium heat, add the oil. In a mixing bowl, combine the meat. Season S&P mix well. Heat Oil, add the meat and brown for 4 to 6 minutes. Add the onions, celery, and carrots. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes or until the vegetables are soft. Add the garlic and tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper. Continue to cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Whisk the tomato paste with the stock and add to the tomatoes. Add the thyme, bay leaves, oregano, basil and red pepper. Mix well. Bring the liquid to a boil, reduce the heat to medium and simmer for about 2 hours. Stir occasionally and add more liquid if needed. During the last 30 minutes or cooking, reseason with salt and pepper and stir in the cheese. Remove from the heat and let sit for 15 minutes before serving.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.