Lasagna
Courtesy of Cathy Lowe
Prepare noodles as instructed on package. Drain. In a medium bowl, combine ricotta, egg, parsley, 1/2 cup Parmesan and salt and pepper. Spread 3/4 cup meat sauce in bottom of 9 by 13 inch baking dish. Lay 3 noodles down in pan and spread with ricotta mixture. Sprinkle with Mozzarella and top with meat sauce. Repeat procedure for one more layer ending with last three noodles and then sauce. Top with remaining Mozzarella and 1/2 cup Parmesan. Bake for 45 minutes or until bubbly at 375 degrees. Remove from oven and let lasagna stand for 15 minutes
MEAT SAUCE
Heat oil in a
large heavy pot over medium high heat. Brown ground beef and sausage. Stir in
onion and cook for 4 minutes. Stir in garlic, bay leaf, basil and oregano. Add
wine, tomatoes and carrot. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to medium. Simmer
uncovered until sauce has thickened about 45 minutes. Taste and season with salt
and pepper.
Yield: 12 cups