Totally Awesome Lasagne

Name: Totally Awesome Lasagne
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 650 g lean ground beef; 3 Italian sausages; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 cup mushroom, sliced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon dried oregano (or 3 tablespoons fresh); 1 tablespoon dried basil (or 3 tablespoons fresh); 28 ounces whole canned tomatoes, un-drained and chopped; 13 ounces tomato paste; 500 g ricotta cheese; 2 eggs, beaten; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated (and preferrably fresh); 454 g mozzarella cheese, divided in two; 6 -8 lasagna noodles; 1 medium eggplant; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 1/4 teaspoon salt

Submitted by Kim A. Heaphy

"Here is a recipe that I have had for some time. It is a recipe that I will sometimes bring for potluck or serve at a dinner party with a large green salad and crusty Italian loaf. Bet you can't beat it!"

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Ready In:: 1hr 5mins
Ingredients:: 18
Serves:: 8

ingredients

650 g lean ground beef
3 Italian sausages
1 large onion, chopped
1 cup mushroom, sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon dried oregano (or 3 tablespoons fresh)
1 tablespoon dried basil (or 3 tablespoons fresh)
28 ounces whole canned tomatoes, un-drained and chopped
13 ounces tomato paste
500 g ricotta cheese
2 eggs, beaten
¹⁄₂ teaspoon pepper
¹⁄₂ cup parmesan cheese, grated (and preferrably fresh)
454 g mozzarella cheese, divided in two
6 -8 lasagna noodles
1 medium eggplant
1 teaspoon olive oil
¹⁄₄ teaspoon salt

directions

Slice eggplant into ¼ inch slices. Place on cookie sheet that has been sprayed with olive oil. Spray or brush eggplant with a little olive oil and sprinkle with a pinch of salt. Place in 450 Fahrenheit oven, cooking about 3 to 4 minutes each side or just until it starts to brown. Take out and let cool.
Meanwhile, sauté sliced mushrooms in a little olive oil until the colour changes. Set aside.
Cut the end of the sausage and squeeze the filling out into a large frying pan. Add the ground beef onion and garlic and cook on medium heat, stirring frequently (or preferrably constantly), breaking the meat up and mixing it well until meat is browned. Add the oregano, basil, tomatoes, tomatoe paste; stirring until well mixed. Add sauté mushrooms and simmer for 1 hour.
Cook lasagne noodles according to package directions; drain, rinse well with cool water and set aside.
Combine ricotta cheese, eggs, pepper, Parmesan cheese and 1/2 of mozzarella cheese.
In a lasagne pan, create the following thin layers starting with meat sauce, noodles, cheese mixture; meat sauce, Eggplant, meat sauce, noodles meat sauce, remaining cheese mixture then sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
Bake at 375 degrees for 40 minutes, or until cheese mixture is thoroughly melted and just starting to brown. Let stand on the counter for 10 to 15 minutes before cutting.

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Kim A. Heaphy

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<p>What can I say? I have been dabbling in the Kitchen for about thirty years and have gone from making Kraft Dinner to preparing international cuisine. Though my cooking skills are far from perfect, I have had a few compliments on the meals that I have provided. I enjoy cooking especially when cooking for friends. I have chosen to post my favourite recipes here on Recipezaar for those who wish to make them and for the friends who keep asking for them! Enjoy!</p>

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