Lasagna Rustica Recipe
Handmade layers of pasta, house-made meat sauce, ricotta & mozzarella
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Ingredients
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Lasagna Ingredients
Method
Preparation Directions
- 1
Make the Meat Sauce
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and garlic; sauté until softened. Add ground beef and pork, cooking until browned. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 20 minutes.
- 2
Prepare the Cheese Mixture
In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, half of the mozzarella, half of the parmesan, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- 3
Assemble the Lasagna
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). In a baking dish, spread a layer of meat sauce, followed by a layer of noodles, and then a layer of the ricotta cheese mixture. Repeat the layers, finishing with a layer of meat sauce. Top with remaining mozzarella and parmesan.
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