GRANDMA'S ITALIAN LASAGNA

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Make and share this Grandma's Italian Lasagna recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Hwin5168

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 3h45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 (1 lb) can tomatoes
2 (10 1/2 ounce) cans tomato puree
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons oregano or 1 1/2 teaspoons italian seasoning
1 teaspoon onion salt
1 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 lbs ground beef
1/2 lb lasagna noodle
1 lb cottage cheese or 1 lb ricotta cheese
9 slices mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In large skillet combine tomatoes, tomato puree, tomato sauce, 1 t. salt, pepper, oregano, and onion salt. Simmer, uncovered.
  • Meanwhile, in second skillet sauté onion and garlic in oil until lightly brown.
  • Then add ground beef and rest of salt. Cook until meat loses its red color. Drain.
  • Add meat mixture to tomato mixture and simmer, uncovered, at least 2 hours or until thickened.
  • Cook lasagna noodles according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  • Place several spoonfuls of sauce in bottom of 12"x8"x2" baking dish, enough to cover bottom of dish.
  • Top with crisscross layers of lasagna noodles, then alternate the cheeses using half of each of the ricotta or cottage cheese. Repeat layers having same amount of ingredients. End with the remaining 3 slices of mozzarella cheese on top.
  • Bake at 350* F for 40 to 50 minutes or until bubbly. Remove from oven and let stand 10 to 15 minutes, then cut in squares.
  • The tomato sauce mixture is better if cooked a long time. This sauce may be frozen ahead of time, or can be kept in the ice box for a few days. The complete dish may be made ahead of time and frozen.

Muhammad Mohiuddin Al Mobarak
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This lasagna is a bit time-consuming to make, but it is worth it! It is so delicious.


Obuseh Henry
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I am not a fan of lasagna, but this recipe changed my mind! It is so delicious.


kenaya muyumba
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This lasagna is a family favorite! We make it all the time.


Khadija Nisar
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I love this lasagna! It is so easy to make and always turns out perfect.


kiberu peter
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This is the best lasagna I have ever had! The flavors are amazing and the texture is perfect.


Ev Evb
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I made this lasagna for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Malik Abbass
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This lasagna is a must-try! It is so delicious and flavorful. I highly recommend it.


Ced. Mur.
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The lasagna was easy to make and turned out great! I will definitely be making this again.


ndyomugyenyi gershom
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This lasagna was a bit too cheesy for my taste, but it was still good. I think I would use less cheese next time.


Raymond Fits
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I followed the recipe exactly and my lasagna turned out great! It was delicious and everyone loved it. I will definitely be making this again.


Amhar Zeo
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This is the best lasagna recipe I have ever tried! The sauce is so flavorful and the cheese is perfectly melted. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Saoud Khan
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I made this lasagna for my family last night and it was a hit! Everyone loved it, even my picky kids. The instructions were easy to follow and the lasagna turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Rachid Bafo
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This lasagna is a true delight! The flavors are rich and complex, and the texture is perfect. I especially loved the crispy edges and the gooey cheese center. I will definitely be making this again soon.