Anthony’s Lasagna Recipe

April 14, 2015

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One of my favorite dishes growing up was Lasagna. It was such a treat when my mother served this delicious Italian meal. Many of the lasagnas that I have tasted throughout the years have come with a very thin sauce with barely any meat in it. Below is my own recipe that has a very hearty and thick sauce in it. The thickness comes from three things. From the abundance of meat in the sauce, from the abundance of onions and diced tomatoes throughout my sauce and from being simmered slowly

1 large onion, coarsely chopped
3 garlic cloves, finely minced
3/4 pound of coarsely ground beef chuck
1 pound of ground Italian sweet sausage
2 (15 oz.) cans of Italian diced tomatoes including the liquid
1 (15 oz.) can of tomato sauce
1 (6 oz.) can of tomato paste
1/4 cup of red wine
1/4 cup of beef stock
1 tablespoon of Italian Seasoning
1 teaspoon of dried oregano
2 tablespoons of fresh basil, chopped
1/8 teaspoon of ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon of sugar
12 lasagna noodles
1 (15 oz.) container of ricotta cheese
4 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese
3/4 cup of fresh Parmesan cheese

You will want to begin this recipe by taking a Dutch oven and place your olive oil in it. Then place it over a medium high heat. When the oil gets hot add in your onion and sauté your onion until they get...
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Nutritions

Calories
877

Sodium
1550mg
64% DV

Fat
38g
58% DV

Protein
59g
119% DV

Carbs
67g
22% DV

Fiber
7g
31% DV