MY MOM'S LASAGNA

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Time consuming, but worth it. This is a recipe my mom only makes for holidays or when her kids come home to visit. The sauce is better if you make it the day before and let it sit over night. You can make this ahead of time and freeze for a few weeks before you bake them. Serve in large squares smothered with any left over tomato sauce and a little parmesan on top.

Provided by Rich Madigan

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 3h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

⅓ cup olive oil
4 onions, minced
6 (16 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
8 cloves garlic, minced
12 ounces tomato paste
salt and pepper to taste
10 leaves fresh basil leaves, torn
2 (16 ounce) packages lasagna noodles
1 cup red wine
4 pounds ricotta cheese
1 pound mozzarella cheese, shredded
2 cups grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large heavy bottomed pot, heat the olive oil over medium high heat. Saute the onions and garlic until soft and slightly clear. Pour in the crushed tomatoes and bring to a boil. Stir in the tomato paste, salt and pepper. Lower heat to medium, just hot enough to keep lightly bubbling. Add basil leaves and cook, stirring occasionally for an hour. Add salt and pepper and red wine and allow to simmer another hour or until desired consistency. Remove from heat and let it cool. If you have time, let it sit in the refrigerator over night.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 10 to 15 minutes or until al dente; drain and allow to cool.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • You'll need two 9x13 inch baking trays. Put a layer of sauce in the bottom of the tray, then a layer of slightly overlapping lasagna noodles. Spread a layer of ricotta over the noodles and a light sprinkling of mozzarella. Repeat until you fill the tray, making sure that you end up with lasagna noodles on top. Spread a layer of sauce over the noodles and sprinkle with mozzarella and parmesan. Cover with foil.
  • Bake in a preheated oven for an hour. Remove the foil and bake another half hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 813.5 calories, Carbohydrate 90.2 g, Cholesterol 82.9 mg, Fat 30.4 g, Fiber 8.5 g, Protein 47 g, SaturatedFat 14.9 g, Sodium 1150.3 mg, Sugar 8.8 g

sifa yvette
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I would definitely make this lasagna again. It's a great recipe for a special occasion.


MI SB AH
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This lasagna was a bit bland for my taste.


Alemayehu Deressa
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I've tried many lasagna recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's the perfect combination of flavors and textures.


Lawasso Johnson
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This lasagna is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use jarred sauce to save time.


Best Chidinma
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I made this lasagna for my Italian grandmother and she loved it! She said it was the best lasagna she's ever had.


Sal Tartamella
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This lasagna was a bit too cheesy for my taste, but it was still good.


Hashir alialimalik Hashirmalik
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I've been making this lasagna for years and it's always a hit. It's my go-to recipe for any occasion.


Absar Hussan
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I would definitely recommend this lasagna recipe. It's a keeper!


Senan Khan g
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This is the best lasagna recipe I've ever tried. It's so flavorful and easy to make.


Happy Mary
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I made this lasagna for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


THUNDERPICKLE07
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The lasagna was a bit dry, but the flavor was good.


Avery Vann
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I followed the recipe exactly and my lasagna turned out perfect. It was so delicious and my family loved it!


Brillit Lopez
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This lasagna was easy to make and turned out great! I used a jarred sauce and it still tasted amazing.


Binta Jaiteh
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I've made this lasagna several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The sauce is flavorful and the cheese is perfectly melted.


Abdu Ayimed
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This lasagna was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and the cheese was gooey and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.