Saturday, February 7, 2009

Smith Family Lasagna

About 20 years ago, my mom and dad created this recipe together. My mom told me it took them about 5 different times of making it to get it right and the result is still a family favorite. This recipe makes 2 9x13 pans, but can also be put into 4 8x8 pans for smaller families. After it is made and before it is baked it can be frozen for a future meal. Just wrap it well to keep it from getting freezer burn. I cut the following recipe in half and it made enough for an 11x13 cake pan.

Our Lasagna
2 lbs lean hamburger or turkey
2 t Italian seasoning
1 onion finely chopped
2 t garlic powder
1 48 jar oz original prego
1 30 tub oz ricotta
3 T parsley flakes
3 eggs
3/4 c Parmesan cheese
2 lbs mozzarella cheese
12 lasagna noodles
In a large pan, brown meat, onion, seasoning and garlic. Drain fat off. Stir in prego.
In another pan boil water for the noodles and cook them according to the direction on the box. After they are cooked drain the noodle and have them waiting to be used. In a bowl mix ricotta, parsley, eggs and Parmesan cheese. In the greased pan layer 3 noodles then the cheese mixture then the meat mixture and top with mozzarella. Do this process (noodles, cheese mixture, meat mixture and mozzarella) one more time, and it will be ready to bake or to be frozen.
Bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes. Let it set 15 minutes before cutting.

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