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Classic Lasagna




Source of Recipe


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List of Ingredients



• 12 ounces italian or pork sausage or ground beef
  
• 1 cup chopped onion (1 large)
  
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
  
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
  
• 1 tablespoon dried italian seasoning, crushed
  
• 1 teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed (optional)
  
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  
• 6 dried lasagna noodles
  
• 1 beaten egg
  
• 1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese or 2 cups cream-style cottage cheese, drained
  
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
  
• 6 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
  
• grated parmesan cheese (optional)
  






Instructions



1. For sauce, in a large saucepan, cook sausage, onion and garlic until meat is browned, drain.
   
2. Stir in undrained tomatoes, tomato sauce, italian seasoning, fennel seeds (if desired) and black pepper into meat mixture.
   
3. Bring to boiling; reduce heat.
   
4. Simmer, covered, for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally
   
5. Meanwhile, cook noodles for 10 to 12 minutes or until tender but still firm.
   
6. Drain noodles; rinse with cold water. Drain well; set aside.
   
7. For filling, combine egg, ricotta and parmesan cheese. Set aside.
   
8. Spread about 1/2 cup of the sauce over the bottom of a 2-quart rectangular baking dish.
   
9. Layer half of the cooked noodles in the bottom of the dish, trimming or overlapping as necessary to fit.
   
10. Spread with half of the filling. Top with half of the remaining meat sauce and half of the mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers.
    
11. If desired, sprinkle parmesan cheese over the top.
    
12. Place baking dish on a baking sheet.
    
13. Bake in a 375 degree oven for 30 to 35 minutes or until heated through.
    
14. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
    
15. Makes 8 servings at 441 each.
    
16. Nutritional Facts Per Serving
    Calories: 441
    Fat: 22 g
    Saturated Fat: 11 g
    Monosaturated Fat: 8 g
    Polyunsaturated Fat: 2 g
    Cholesterol: 97 mg
    Sodium: 658 mg
    Carbohydrate: 33 g
    Sugar: 5 g
    Fiber: 2 g
    Protein: 24 g