How to Cook Lasagne

This is a traditional family recipe passed down from one generation to the next. Now it is here for everyone to enjoy.

Edit Ingredients

• 1 pound (0.45 kilograms) sweet Italian sausage (without casing), cooked and crumbled


• 1 pound (0.45 kilograms) ricotta or cottage cheese


• 1 pound (0.45 kilograms) shredded Mozzarella cheese


• 1 large can sliced mushrooms


• Lasagna noodles


• Pam or other non-stick cooking spray


• 2 small or 1 large jar spaghetti sauce


• Parmesan or Romano cheese

Edit Steps

1. Boil enough noodles to make 4 layers in a 9x12 pan: about 2 boxes of 16.
   
   
   
   
   
   

   
   

   

   
   

   
   
   
   


2. Separate and set aside your noodles.
   
   
   
   
   
   

   
   

   

   
   

   
   
   
   


3. Mix together sausage, ricotta (or cottage) cheese, mozzarella cheese, and the mushrooms in a large bowl.


4. Divide this mixture into three parts.


5. Spray your pan with Pam or other nonstick cooking spray.
   
   
   
   
   
   

   
   

   

   
   

   
   
   
   


6. Layer your lasagna with 1/3 of the sauce on the bottom.
   
   
   
   
   
   

   
   

   

   
   

   
   
   
   


7. Add enough noodles to cover the bottom of the pan on top of that.
   
   
   
   
   
   

   
   

   

   
   

   
   
   
   


8. Add 1/3 of the sausage and cheese mixture.


9. Repeat layers 1-3 two more times. You should run out of the sausage and cheese mixture.


10. Add another 1/3 jar of sauce.


11. Add another layer of noodles.


12. Add the last of the sauce.


13. Sprinkle the top with parmesan cheese.


14. Cover with foil.
    
    
    
    
    
    

    
    

    

    
    

    
    
    
    


15. Cook for 40 minutes in a 350 degree F oven.
    
    
    
    
    
    

    
    

    

    
    

    
    
    
    


16. Uncover and cook until the parmesan just starts to brown, about another 5 minutes or so depending on your oven.
    
    
    
    
    
    

    
    

    

    
    

    
    
    
    


17. Let sit for 10 minutes before serving.
    
    
    
    
    
    

    
    

    

    
    

    
    
    
    


18. Finished.
    
    
    
    
    
    

    
    

    

    
    

    
    
    
    

Edit Tips

• Noodle cooking tips:
  
  
  
  • Adding about a tablespoon or so of olive oil to the water while cooking will prevent the noodles from sticking.
  
  
  • Cooking until the noodles are "al dente" (firm, but tender) will ensure a better lasagne.
  
  
  • After the noodles are done cooking, pour them in a strainer and quickly run cold (not hot!) water over them. This will prevent the noodles from cooking any further.
  
  
  • Separate the noodles carefully as soon as possible and place them on a serving tray or large plate with paper towels. This will prevent them from sticking.
  
  
  
  


• Since this is such a basic lasagne, you may wish to add a few more ingredients. Two small cans of sliced olives are good, as are sliced fresh tomatoes (add these after you have removed the foil. Otherwise you'll end up with a soggy lasagne).


• If you can get it, ricotta cheese is so much better for this than the cottage cheese.


• Alternatively, you may wish to use romano or a parmesan/romano blend instead of the Parmesan. Shredded versions work just as well as the grated.


• Even though mozzarella cheese comes pre-shredded, shredding your own will better ensure the quality.


• If you're daring and up for it, it's actually possible to cook a lasagne in your dishwasher.


• For an authentic taste make your own home made sauce using equal parts celery, carrot and onion slowly stewed with tinned tomatoes.

Edit Warnings

• Be sure to cook the sausage thoroughly before adding it to the lasagne.


• Do not include too many additions or you will mess up the cooking times.


• Keep small children away from the stove!

Edit Things You'll Need

• Large bowl


• Aluminum foil


• 9x12 pan

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