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["I love lasagna.", "I sometimes make it my Sunday afternoon project and enjoy it for dinner on a weeknight when I don't have as much free time.", "It tastes just as delicious (if not better) when it sits in the refrigerator overnight before eating!", "I also love to make it this time of year because the local tomatoes are at the height of their season.", "So are basil, spinach and fresh thyme.", "Lasagna can be as simple or as complicated as your schedule allows.", "If you're feeling adventurous, you can make Mozzarella cheese at home or your own pasta dough from scratch.", "My grandmother layers meatballs in the lasagna.", "To die for!", "Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.", "Tomato Sauce:", "In a medium pot, heat the olive oil and add the onions and garlic.", "Season with salt and pepper, to taste.", "When it turns light brown, add the thyme, bay leaf and tomatoes.", "Simmer for 20 minutes, then taste for seasoning.", "Add more salt and pepper, if desired.", "Remove and discard the thyme and bay leaves.", "Stir in the basil leaves and shut off the heat to allow the sauce to ""rest.""
