Sarasota's Full Proof Traditional Lasagna Recipe

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Sarasota's Full Proof Traditional Lasagna
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Ingredients
23
Count
Nutrition
1158
Calories
Total time
80
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. MY SIMPLE LASAGNA RULES - After making the sauce, ricotta and grated all your cheese, this makes things easy. FIRST Rule of Thumb - Divide your meat sauce into 4 amounts and set aside. This way you will have the right amount of sauce for each layer. SECOND Rule of Thumb - Divide your ricotta mix into 2 amounts and set aside. THIRD Rule of Thumb - Mix the parmesan and mozarella together and divide in 3 amounts and set aside. Now you are ready.
  2. Ricotta Mix - Just add the ricotta and cottage cheese along with the eggs and nutmeg to a small bowl and mix well and set to the side.
  3. Grated Cheese - Mix the mozzarella, parmesan and romano together and set to the side as well.
  4. Meat Sauce - In a large sauce pan on medium heat, add the olive oil, ground turkey and the ground sausage. Saute on medium heat breaking up the meat as it cooks until the meat is golden brown. Once done, remove the meat to a plate covered with a paper towel to let it drain.
  5. NOTE: As I mentioned, I do not like a dry lasagna, so I add 2 1/2 cans of the tomatoes. I really prefer my lasagna to be moist and I think this really works. If I have a bit more meat I may add all 3 cans, but I usually use right out 2 1/2 cans. But sometimes I may use another pan which is slightly larger, so all 3 cans are needed. Just use your own judgment and you should be fine.
  6. In the same pan, with the drippings, add the garlic, onion and red pepper flakes and cook on medium low, to lightly saute the onion until tender. Just a couple of minutes, is all. Add in the tomato paste, tomatoes, roasted red peppers, fresh and dried herbs, salt and pepper and simmer for about 20 minutes. Add the beef and sausage back in and you are done.
  7. Layers - Now the fun starts. In a 13x9 pan, sprayed with a non stick spray and the oven preheated to 375 degrees, on the middle shelf.
  8. 1) 1/4 of your meat sauce on the bottom; 2) 4-5 noodles to cover the sauce; 3) 1/4 of the meat sauce; 4) 1/2 ricotta mix; 5) 1/3 grated cheese; 6) 4-5 noodles; 7) 1/4 meat sauce; 8) 1/2 ricotta mix; 9) 1/3 grated cheese; 10) 4-5 noodles; 11) 1/4 meat sauce; 12) 1/3 grated cheese.
  9. Bake - Cover with foil and bake 45-50 minutes. The last 15 minutes I remove the foil. Cook until golden brown and bubbly. Remove from the oven and put the foil back on very loose, and let set at least 15 minutes before serving.
  10. Serve - Cut and ENJOY! Me - TRADITIONAL caesar salad, and crusty garlic bread. It is just what I love best with lasagna.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1158.46 Kcal (4850 kJ)
Calories from fat 519.24 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 57.69g 89%
Cholesterol 461.01mg 154%
Sodium 2070.06mg 86%
Potassium 1498.17mg 32%
Total Carbs 11.48g 4%
Sugars 4.06g 16%
Dietary Fiber 2.42g 10%
Protein 149.44g 299%
Vitamin C 13.5mg 23%
Iron 7.4mg 41%
Calcium 1180.8mg 118%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 158.16 Kcal (662 kJ)
Calories from fat 70.89 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.88g 89%
Cholesterol 62.94mg 154%
Sodium 282.62mg 86%
Potassium 204.54mg 32%
Total Carbs 1.57g 4%
Sugars 0.55g 16%
Dietary Fiber 0.33g 10%
Protein 20.4g 299%
Vitamin C 1.8mg 23%
Iron 1mg 41%
Calcium 161.2mg 118%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 27.5
    Points
  • 30
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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