Mimi's Lasagna Recipe

Name: Mimi's Lasagna
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large yellow onion, diced; 6 -10 garlic cloves, minced; 2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes; 28 ounces diced tomatoes; 14 ounces tomato sauce; 1 cup dry red wine; ½ cup fresh basil, chopped; 1 teaspoon fennel seed; 2 tablespoons dried oregano; ½ teaspoon garlic powder; ½ teaspoon dried thyme; salt and pepper; 1 lb Italian sausage, chicken or 1 lb pork; 1 head roasted garlic (optional); 2 lbs fresh spinach, steamed and chopped or; 10 ounces frozen spinach, thawed and drained; 32 ounces ricotta cheese; ½ cup parmesan cheese, fresh grated; 2 eggs; 16 ounces frigo part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded; 2 balls fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced; 1 bunch fresh basil leaf; 1 lb fresh lasagna noodle, or; 1 lb dried lasagna noodle, boiled for 7mins

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large yellow onion, diced
6 -10 garlic cloves, minced
2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
28 ounces diced tomatoes
14 ounces tomato sauce
1 cup dry red wine
½ cup fresh basil, chopped
1 teaspoon fennel seed
2 tablespoons dried oregano
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon dried thyme
salt and pepper
1 lb Italian sausage, chicken or 1 lb pork
1 head roasted garlic (optional)
2 lbs fresh spinach, steamed and chopped or
10 ounces frozen spinach, thawed and drained
32 ounces ricotta cheese
½ cup parmesan cheese, fresh grated
2 eggs
16 ounces frigo part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded
2 balls fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
1 bunch fresh basil leaf
1 lb fresh lasagna noodle, or
1 lb dried lasagna noodle, boiled for 7mins

1
To make sauce:.
2
Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan.
3
Saute the onion and garlic for about 5 minutes Over medium to medium-hi heat.
4
Add the herbs and toast until very fragrant for about 1 or 2 minutes Deglaze with the wine.
5
When the alcohol cooks off add the tomatoes.
6
Cook over low heat for 1-2hrs until the flavors are very well blended.
7
Add salt to taste.
8
If the sauce is too acidic add a little bit of sugar or balsamic vinegar or 1/4-1/2 teaspoons baking soda.
9
To assemble cheese layers:.
10
Remove casings from the sausage and crumble.
11
Brown over medium high heat.
12
Put 1/2 of the ricotta and 1/4 c of parmesan and one egg in each of two bowls.
13
In one bowl add the spinach in the other add the roasted garlic and sausage.
14
Layer in a 9x13 greased pan as follows:.
15
Noodles to cover the bottom, spread the ricotta sausage mix over the noodles.
16
Cover with tomato sauce and sprinkle with grated mozzarella.
17
Cover with noodles and spread with the ricotta spinach mix over the noodles.
18
Cover with tomato sauce and sprinkle with grated mozzarella.
19
Cover with noodles again and spread sauce over the noodles.
20
Sprinkle with any remaining shredded mozzarella and lay out flat basil leaves to loosely cover the top.
21
Lay out the slices of fresh mozzarella over each basil leaf.
22
Cover with foil and bake at 375 degrees for 45mins.
23
Remove the foil and bake for 10-15 more mins until golden brown on top.

2929

kcal

Calories

192

Fat

165

Carbs

153

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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

My Personal Notes

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

You need 25 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 large yellow onion, diced, 6 -10 garlic cloves, minced, 2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes, and more.

Yes, Mimi'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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Mimi's Lasagna

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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