CAROL'S LASAGNA
Mom didn't like ricotta cheese in her lasagna (& DEFINITELY didn't like the popular substitute, cottage cheese). So she played around with the ingredients to suit herself, which included pairing mozzarella cheese with swiss cheese. Different, but deliciously so. This recipe can be made "saucier" by not cooking down the tomato...
Provided by Fran Miller
Categories Beef
Time 1h5m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- 1. Put on a pot of water to boil for the lasagna noodles. It's OK if they get done before the sauce since the whole dish will heat up in the oven.
- 2. Brown the ground chuck, onion, garlic and green pepper together. (If you're using fresh mushrooms, add them now, instead of Step #9.) Drain well.
- 3. Add oregano, garlic salt, salt and tomato sauce to the browned meat mixture. (Add the canned mushroom LIQUID now, if used. Save the canned mushrooms until step #9.) Cook over low-medium heat until thickened, stirring often, about 30-40 minutes. (If you like your lasagna "saucier," cook only about 20 minutes.)
- 4. While cooking the sauce, cook the lasagna noodles, with the oil, in the boiling water until almost tender. Drain the noodles.
- 5. Mix the cheeses together in a bowl.
- 6. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease (or mist with cooking spray) a 13 x 9 baking dish.
- 7. When everything is done, layer the ingredients as follows: a little meat sauce...
- 8. ...lasagna noodles...
- 9. ...meat sauce... (Add some canned mushrooms with this layer, if you're using them.)
- 10. ...1/3 of the mozzarella & swiss cheeses...
- 11. ...more meat sauce.
- 12. Add a second layer of pasta, more meat sauce, more canned mushrooms (if using), cheeses, and another layer of meat sauce.
- 13. Final layer is pasta, rest of the meat sauce, last of the canned mushrooms, and finally, the rest of the cheeses.
- 14. Bake at 350 degrees F until the cheese melts & browns just a little, about 25 minutes. Watch closely to avoid overbaking.
- 15. Serve with your favorite salad & garlic bread.
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Imran Rmlno
[email protected]I'm not sure why this lasagna is called Carol's lasagna. It's not like any lasagna I've ever had before.
Arjkumar Thapa
[email protected]This lasagna is a great make-ahead meal. I like to make it on the weekend and then reheat it during the week.
Noor Wali
[email protected]Not a fan of this lasagna. It's too heavy and greasy.
Arain shahb 313
[email protected]This lasagna was a disappointment. It's not worth the time or effort.
Alicia “Elmo” Garner
[email protected]I'm not a fan of this lasagna. The sauce is too acidic and the cheese is too greasy.
Level Whisky
[email protected]This lasagna is way too cheesy for my taste.
Unays Siraj
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my lasagna turned out dry. I'm not sure what went wrong.
Street Boy
[email protected]This lasagna is a bit bland. I think it needs more seasoning.
Mr Animator TheCreatorOfshy
[email protected]I love this lasagna! It's so cheesy and flavorful.
Sophia Mari
[email protected]This is my go-to lasagna recipe. It's always a crowd-pleaser.
Niyomana Benitha
[email protected]I made this lasagna for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about how delicious it was.
Md Sawon
[email protected]This lasagna is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The end result is a delicious and hearty meal that everyone will love.
Ibrar Taaj
[email protected]I've made this lasagna several times and it's always a hit. My family loves the creamy ricotta filling and the crispy Parmesan crust.
aliasghar teymori
[email protected]This lasagna is so easy to make and it tastes delicious. I love that I can use pre-made sauce and noodles to save time.
Eunice Philip
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great. The lasagna was cooked perfectly and the flavors were spot-on.
Daniel Perez
[email protected]This lasagna is amazing! The sauce is rich and flavorful, and the cheese is perfectly melted and gooey. I will definitely be making this again.
Ditaba Modiko
[email protected]Carol's lasagna is a classic for a reason. It's cheesy, flavorful, and always a hit with my family and friends.