Pat's Lasagna Meat Sauce Recipe

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Pat's Lasagna Meat Sauce
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  1. Don't fry the burger - just brown it slightly and drain off any excess grease. I use a potato masher to eliminate any chunks of burger.
  2. In a large cooking pot over medium-high heat, pour in the olive oil and sauté the onions until they begin to caramelize a bit. At this point, add all remaining ingredients, including any minced garlic if you choose to use it.
  3. Reduce the heat to low and allow the sauce to simmer, covered, for 30 minutes. Stir every 5 minutes or so. Do not cook more than 30 minutes or the sauce will begin to separate from the meat.
  4. Use your sauce in your pasta dish after it cools a bit.
  5. For the ITALIAN SPICES, I always use Dee514's excellent blend. To make up a batch, (for all things Italian!), blend: 2 tablespoons basil; 2 tablespoons marjoram; 1 tablespoon garlic powder; 1 tablespoon oregano; 1 tablespoon thyme; 1 tablespoon crushed, dried rosemary; 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes. Italian Blend Spice Mix.
  6. NOTE: Just in case you're wondering what I DO put in my lasagna, it's layered lasagna noodles (pre-cooked); ricotta cheese; cottage cheese; Sharp Cheddar Cheese; Parmesan or Manchego cheese (the latter is absolutely delicious and mild); Mozzarella cheese; and; frozen spinach (1/2 box). I top the dish by sprinkling on a little dried basil. It takes a deep casserole dish for all these layers - the cheap throw-away aluminum turkey roasters, sprayed with PAM, are best but you have to double them. I cover it with aluminum foil, bake at 375°F for about 45 minutes, then take the cover off, and then bump the temperature up to 400°F for another 15 minutes until I get some browning on top.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 221.35 Kcal (927 kJ)
Calories from fat 76.86 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.54g 13%
Cholesterol 47.63mg 16%
Sodium 855.62mg 36%
Potassium 715.4mg 15%
Total Carbs 17.24g 6%
Sugars 10.13g 41%
Dietary Fiber 0.58g 2%
Protein 18.24g 36%
Vitamin C 8.7mg 15%
Iron 2.8mg 16%
Calcium 47.1mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 84.71 Kcal (355 kJ)
Calories from fat 29.42 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.27g 13%
Cholesterol 18.23mg 16%
Sodium 327.46mg 36%
Potassium 273.79mg 15%
Total Carbs 6.6g 6%
Sugars 3.88g 41%
Dietary Fiber 0.22g 2%
Protein 6.98g 36%
Vitamin C 3.3mg 15%
Iron 1.1mg 16%
Calcium 18mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 5
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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