Ingredients: |
Ingredients: 1/2 lb Lasagna Noodles
Meat Sauce:
1 lb ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 lbs tomatoes, peeled, seeded, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
1 1/2 teaspoons seasoned salt
1 teaspoon basil
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Béchamel Sauce:
1/4 lb butter
4 tablespoons flour
1 cup milk
1 cup chicken broth
1 chicken bullion cube, optional
1/8 teaspoon salt
Ricotta Filling:
1 egg, beaten
1/2 lb ricotta cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan Cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
4 ounces sliced mozzarella cheese
4 ounces sliced Monterey Jack cheese
3 tablespoons butter
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Directions: |
Directions:Cook lasagna noodles in boiling salted water until "al dente" (slightly underdone). Drain. Transfer to a bowl of cold water until ready to assemble. Saute beef, onion, and garlic in olive oil until meat is browned. Add remaining meat sauce ingredients. Simmer until sauce is quite thick, about 30 minutes. Skim fat from surface.
In saucepan, melt butter. Add flour, and cook 1 minute, stirring with whisk. Continuing to stir, slowly add liquids and bring to boil. Taste and add bouillon cube if desired. Stir in salt. Remove from heat.
Combine all Ricotta filling ingredients. Mix well.
In lightly greased 9 x 13 in baking pan, layer ingredients in following order: small amount meat sauce, half the drained noodles, half the remaining meat sauce, 1/2 cup Béchamel sauce, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, 2 ounces mozzarella cheese, 2 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, half the ricotta filling, remaining noodles, remaining meat sauce, 1/2 cup of béchamel sauce, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, remaining mozzarella cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, ricotta filling, béchamel sauce, and Parmesan cheese. Dot with butter.
Bake uncovered in preheated 400 degree oven 30-40 minutes until bubbling. |
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