LASAGNA NAPLES STYLE

Lasagna Naples Style image

Provided by Gagoo

Categories Meat

Time 1h30m

Yield 1 casserole, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

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1 lb ground beef
1/2 lb Italian sausage
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped fresh mushroom
1 garlic clove, minced
21 ounces tomato puree
1/2 cup dry red wine
1 bay leaf
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon marjoram
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
10 ounces lasagna noodles
2 eggs, beaten
2 cups ricotta cheese
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1/4 cup snipped fresh parsley
8 ounces sliced mozzarella cheese

Steps:

In skillet over medium heat cook beef, sausage, onion, garlic & mushroom until meat is browned, drain fat. Stir in tomato puree, red wine, bay leaf, basil, marjoram, salt & pepper, bring to boil. Reduce heat & boil gently uncovered for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, discard bay leaf. While sauce is cooking boil pasta just until tender - rinse in cold water & drain.
Mix eggs, ricotta, parmesan & parsley together. Put half lasagna noodles in bottom of greased 13x9x2 baking dish.
Spread with 1/2 cheese mixture, meat & mozzarella, repeat the layers of pasta, cheese mixture & meat.
Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes @ 375 degrees, uncover & add remaining mozzarella cheese, bake an additional 15 minutes.
Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 856.3, Fat 45.8, SaturatedFat 21.9, Cholesterol 222.5, Sodium 1384.8, Carbohydrate 54, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 8.3, Protein 52.8