Lasagna

PART 2 of 2

for part one CLICK HERE

INGREDIENTS

**Meat**

2Lbs of Meat

1 Medium Onion

1 Tablespoon of Garlic

1 Tablespoon of Tomato Paste

1 Tablespoon Salt

1 Tablespoon of Black Pepper

**Noodles**

See Previous BLOG

**Cheese**

2 Cups of Ricotta Cheese

16 Oz Mozzarella Cheese
3/4 Cup Grated Cheese

1 Teaspoon of Oregano

1 Teaspoon of Garlic Powder

1 Teaspoon of Salt

1 teaspoon of Black Pepper

MEAT PREP

In a deep pan line the bottom with Finely diced onions, oil and Chopped Garlic

Once the onions have become translucent

Add the Meat

Using a potato masher press the meat to separate it

Once meat is separated keep stirring over medium high heat

Once meat has lost that reddish tint drop in the Tomato Paste

Stir until most of liquid has evaporated. If you see too much liquid
then you can strain some off

You need to make sure your meat is liquid free or close to it

Add two cups of tomato sauce set aside and prep other things for lasagna

 PASTA NOODLES PREP

After preparing the noodles and having them ready to go in you freezer take them out
PART ONE OF TWO

Large sauce pan bring 4 quarts of water to a boil add tablespoon of salt and a teaspoon of oil

Drop in pasta and keep in mind once they float to the top with fresh pasta
means they are done

Prepare a deep bowl or container with cold water as it will help the noodles from sticking

strain the cooked noodles from the boiling water and make sure they are now covered with cold water

Select the best pieces and set aside for the top and set aside

CHEESE PREP

Take a block of mozzarella cheese

Slice half and put aside.
Then cube up the other half

Place the half block of cheese in a bowl

Add two cups of Ricotta Cheese

Add one egg

And 3/4 of a cup of grated cheese

Add to the mixture oregano salt, pepper, oregano and garlic powder

Stir and put aside to start putting our lasagna together

 FINAL PREP AND COOK

Line bottom of cooking pan with sauce

Place half of your Noodles over the sauce

Pour half of the Cheese mixture

Pour half of the meat to cover the noodles and cheese mixture
By adding the sauce to the meat it helps to skip the step to add the sauce now

Repeat with Noodles and this time sprinkle some grated cheese it will
help soak up some moisture

Repeat with Cheese and Meat mixture

Cover the top with the longer noodles

take the sliced mozzarella you have and distribute on the top

1/2 cup of sauce to cover the top and sprinkle grated cheese

When ready to eat lasagna take pan and put in 400 degree oven for 30 minutes

Since it is fresh pasta you need to have it sit and the serve and ENJOY

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See you later

Leo