The old Gary Cooper movie, Sgt. York, is a family favorite with our entire team. In one scene Ma asks the blessing and says, "Lord bless these vittles we done got...". Hence, the name of our recipe collection.

Friday, June 22, 2012

Lasagna


Mommy modified recipe

1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
29 ounces tomato sauce
1 cup water
6 ounces tomato paste
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon pepper
8 ounces lasagna noodles, uncooked
4 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
15 ounces ricotta cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Cook beef, onion, and garlic together in saucepan until browned.  Drain.

Stir in tomato sauce, water, tomato paste, salt, oregano, garlic powder, basil, and pepper.  Mix well.

Combine the cheeses.

Spread one fourth of the meat sauce in either the crockpot or an 13x9 inch pan.  Arrange one third of the noodles over the sauce.

Spoon one third of the cheese mixture over the noodles.  Repeat layers twice.  Top with remaining sauce.

To cook in the crockpot:
Cover and cook on low 4-5 hours.  Sprinkle with additional mozzarella cheese and serve.

To cook in oven:
Cover with foil and bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.  Uncover and bake additional 15 minutes.  Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and let stand 15 minutes before cutting.

Serves: 8-10

This is the only lasagna that Mommy makes. It is so very yummy!  It makes a bunch!  Our family can currently only eat about 1/2 a pan of this for dinner.  Hannah has helped Mommy make this for several years now.  Lasagna is a great filling meal and it heats up well for leftovers.
Love Always,
Mommy