classic lasagna

How To Make classic lasagna

• 1

  Cook lasagna in a large quantity of boiling water until just barely tender;
• 2

  Drain off most of water.
• 3

  Add ice cubes to stop cooking.
• 4

  Allow lasagna to stand in cold water to prevent pasta sticking together.
• 5

  In a saucepan, brown meat with onion and garlic.
• 6

  Drain off fat.
• 7

  Cook over low heat, covered, for about 5 minutes.
• 8

  Stir in mushrooms with liquid, tomato sauce, tomato paste, salt and oregano.
• 9

  Simmer 15 minutes.
• 10

  Combine egg with spinach, cottage and parmesan cheeses.
• 11

  Spread 1/3 of meat sauce in 13x9 inch baking dish.
• 12

  Cover 1/4 of lasagna (about 5 overlapping strips.)
• 13

  Alternate another 1/3 of sauce and 1/4 of lasagna.
• 14

  Spread spinach mixture over pasta and cover with 1/4 lasagna strips.
• 15

  Top with remaining sauce and pasta.
• 16

  Arrange mozzarella cheese on top.
• 17

  Bake at 350 for 30 minutes.
• 18

  Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
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