Teena's Famous Lasagna Recipe

Name: Teena's Famous Lasagna
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 lb ground veal; 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste; 6 ounces chicken broth (or water); 2 (24 ounce) cans tomato sauce (reserve 1 cup sauce for assembly); 5 -6 garlic cloves, minced; 1 onion, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons sugar; 5 -7 sprigs fresh basil, finely chopped; 1 pinch dried italian seasoning mix; salt & pepper, to taste; 2 ½ cups grated mozzarella cheese (1 lb); 2 cups grated Fontina cheese (8 oz); 1 34 ups finely grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese (3-1/2 oz); 2 cups whole milk ricotta cheese (1 lb) (optional); 8 -10 fresh lasagna noodle sheets

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 lb ground veal
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
6 ounces chicken broth (or water)
2 (24 ounce) cans tomato sauce (reserve 1 cup sauce for assembly)
5 -6 garlic cloves, minced
1 onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons sugar
5 -7 sprigs fresh basil, finely chopped
1 pinch dried italian seasoning mix
salt & pepper, to taste
2 ½ cups grated mozzarella cheese (1 lb)
2 cups grated Fontina cheese (8 oz)
1 34 ups finely grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese (3-1/2 oz)
2 cups whole milk ricotta cheese (1 lb) (optional)
8 -10 fresh lasagna noodle sheets

1
TOMATO SAUCE.
2
In a large stockpot, saute the garlic, and onion until soft and fragrant in the olive oil, about 2 minutes.
3
Add ground meat in with the onion mixture and saute until the meat is browned and cooked thoroughly, about 5 minutes.
4
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5
Pour in the tomato paste, tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, sugar and fresh basil.
6
Stir to mix well.
7
Add the chicken broth or water.
8
Let mixture simmer, uncovered for 2 or more hours, stirring occasionally.
9
ASSEMBBLY.
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Position a rack in the centre of the oven and preheat the oven to 350F.
11
Set aside 1 cup of plain tomato sauce.
12
If using the Ricotta cheese, combine the Ricotta cheese with the completed meat sauce, then set aside.
13
Mix the Mozzarella, Fontina & 1 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano in another bowl.
14
Spread 1/2 cup of the reserved plain tomato sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.
15
Cover the sauce with a layer of cooked noodles slightly overlapping layer of cooked noodles, cutting them as need to fill any gaps.
16
Evenly spread 1-1/2 cups of the meat or ricotta mixture over the noodles.
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Sprinkle 1 rounded cup of the grated cheese mixture evenly over the meat sauce.
18
Add another layer of noodles, and repeat the layers as instructed above to make a total of 4 meat & cheese layers and 5 pasta layers.
19
Spread the remaining 1/2 cup plain sauce evenly over the top noodle layer.
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Sprinkle with the remaining 3/4 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.
21
Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 40 minutes.
22
Remove the foil and bake until the top is browned and bubbly, 15 to 20 minutes.
23
Let cool for at least 10 minutes before serving.

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* 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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1 lb ground veal, 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste, 6 ounces chicken broth (or water), and more.

Yes, Teena's Famous 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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Teena's Famous Lasagna

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Variations & substitutions

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