Friday, January 6, 2012

Cheesy Lasagna

Ingredients
1 tbsp vegetable oil
3 tsp garlic (minced)
2 lb ground sirloin
1 cup onion (diced)
2 large tomatoes (diced)
2 cans tomato sauce
1 tsp dried basil
1 tsp Italian seasoning

1 package lasagna noodles (no boil)
1 lb steamed zucchini (sliced)
1 lb steamed squash (sliced)
1 cup steamed broccoli
1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
2 large eggs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tbsp parsley

Directions
Meat Sauce:
Heat large sauce pan over medium heat.
Add oil, garlic, onions. Saute for 2 minutes.
Add ground sirloin. Saute for 5 minutes.
Add 1 can of tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, basil, and Italian seasoning. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes

Lasagna:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F

Mix together ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, parsley, and eggs. Divide into 2 portions.

Spread 1/2 can tomato sauce into the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking pan.
Layer lasagna noodles, cheese mix, then zucchini and squash.
Layer lasagna noodles, cheese mix, then broccoli.
Top with final layer of lasagna noodles.
Spread 1/2 can tomato sauce onto top.

Cover with foil.
Bake for 40 minutes. Let stand 20 minutes before serving. When ready to serve, smother in meat sauce.

Best if served the next day.

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