Lasagna

Lasagna Description

Lasagna, also known as lasagne, is a type of pasta, possibly one of the oldest types, made of very wide, flat sheets.

• 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 pound ground beef chuck
• 1/2 medium onion, diced (about 3/4 cup)
• 1/2 large bell pepper (green, red, or yellow), diced (about 3/4 cup)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (28-ounce)can good-quality tomato sauce
• 3 ounces tomato paste (half a 6-ounce can)
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano, or 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (preferably flat leaf), packed
• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
• 1 pinch garlic powder and/or garlic salt
• 1 tablespoon red or white wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon to 1/4 cup sugar (to taste, optional)
• 1/2 pound dry lasagna noodles (requires 9 lasagna noodles - unbroken)
• 1 1/2 pounds (24 ounces) mozzarella cheese, grated or sliced

1. Put pasta water on to boil
2. Brown the ground beef
3. Cook the bell pepper, onions, and garlic; add back the beef
4. Make the sauce
5. Boil and drain the lasagna noodles
6. Preheat the oven to 375°F
7. Assemble the lasagna
8. Bake
9. Cool and serve