Leslie's Lasagna Recipe

Name: Leslie's Lasagna
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 12 lbs ground beef; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 24 ounces tomato paste; 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped; 2 teaspoons brown sugar; 1 teaspoon pepper; 1 lb low-fat ricotta cheese or 1 lb small curd cottage cheese; 1 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated; 1 cup diced onion; 2 lbs canned tomatoes; 1 cup water; ½ cup red wine; 2 teaspoons garlic powder; 1 teaspoon oregano; 10 ounces monterey jack cheese, shredded (can use mozarella); 8 ounces lasagna noodles, cooked

Servings: persons

1 12 lbs ground beef
2 tablespoons olive oil
24 ounces tomato paste
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon pepper
1 lb low-fat ricotta cheese or 1 lb small curd cottage cheese
1 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
1 cup diced onion
2 lbs canned tomatoes
1 cup water
½ cup red wine
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon oregano
10 ounces monterey jack cheese, shredded (can use mozarella)
8 ounces lasagna noodles, cooked

1
Lightly brown the beef; remove and drain grease.
2
Saute onion in olive oil; add tomatoes (I chop them in the blender first), paste, water, wine, parsley, salt, sugar, garlic, pepper and oregano.
3
Simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes.
4
Try to make the sauce at least one day ahead of time, to give the flavors time to meld.
5
Spread about 1 cup sauce in bottom of lasagna pan.
6
Then alternate layers of noodles, sauce, ricotta, monterey jack, and Parmesan, leaving ricotta out of last layer.
7
Bake at 350 for 40-50 minutes, or until lightly browned and bubbly.
8
Allow to stand for 15 minutes; cut into squares and serve.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 12 lbs ground beef, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 24 ounces tomato paste, 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped, and more.

Yes, Leslie's Lasagna 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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