Lasagna

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Traditional lasagna, serve with a Caesar salad and garlic bread

Ingredients

  • 1 1 1 medium onion
  • 3 3 3 Tbs Canola oil
  • 1-1/2 1-1/2 1-1/2 pounds extra lean ground beef
  • 2 2 2 cloves of garlic
  • 2 8 2 8 2 - 8 oz cans tomato sauce
  • 1 6 1 6 1 6 oz can tomato paste
  • 1/2 1/2 1/2 C dry red wine
  • 1/2 1/2 1/2 C water
  • 1 1 1 tsp salt
  • 1 1 1 Tbs oregano
  • 1/2 1/2 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1 1 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 1 package 1 large package lasagna noodles
  • 1 1 1 pound ricotta cheese
  • 1 1 1 pound mozzarella cheese
  • 1 1 1 cup parmesan cheese
  • 1 - 1 small package regular or turkey pepperoni

Preparation

Step 1

In a large deep skillet - brown ground beef in oil over medium high heat. Drain and return to pan, add all remaining ingredients except the noodles and cheeses to the pan, heat over medium heat until boiling, reduce heat and simmer on low for 30 minutes stirring occasionally.

While sauce is simmering - cook lasagna noodles according to package directions. Drain noodles and rinse in cool water.

Spray a lasagna pan or deep jelly roll pan with cooking spray. Spread an even layer noodles on bottom, spoon 1/2 the meat mixture, spread evenly, evenly spread 1/2 of the ricotta, mozzarella and parmesan cheeses, repeat with remaining noodles, sauce and cheeses. Add peperoni's to top if using.

Bake uncovered at 350 for 1 hour or until hot and bubbly. Let cool and set for 15 minutes before serving.