Lasagna
This classic lasagna is made with an easy meat sauce as the base. Layer the sauce with noodles and cheese, then bake until bubbly! This is great for feeding a big family, and freezes well, too.
instructions
step 1
Put pasta water on to boil.
step 2
Brown the ground beef.
step 3
Cook the bell pepper, onions, garlic, add back the beef.
step 4
Transfer to medium sized pot, add tomatoes and remaining sauce ingredients to build the sauce.
step 5
Boil and drain the lasagna noodles
step 6
Heat the oven to 375°F
step 7
Assemble the lasagna
step 8
Bake
step 9
Cool and serve
ingredients
Extra virgin olive oil
1 pound lean ground beef (chuck)
1/2 onion, diced (about 3/4 cup)
1/2 large bell pepper (green, red, or yellow), diced (about 3/4 cup)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 28-ounce can good quality tomato sauce
3 ounces (half a 6-oz can) tomato paste
1 14-ounce can crushed tomatoes
2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano, or 2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (preferably flat leaf), packed
1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning
Pinch of garlic powder and/or garlic salt
1 tablespoon red or white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon to 1/4 cup sugar (to taste, optional)
Salt
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