You know what they say

If a recipe takes all day to cook

you know its going to be amazing !

Well worth the wait

Meat Sauce

 

1 lb lean ground beef

1 onion diced

1/2 green pepper diced

1/2 red pepper diced

5 garlic gloves minced

1 tbsp dried basil

1 tsp dried orgeano

pinch red pepper flakes

1 cup red wine blend

1/4 tsp salt

1/4 tsp pepper

1 28 0z can crushed tomatoes

1 28 oz whole tomatoes chopped

a 15 oz can tomato sauce

2 tbsp tomato paste

1 tsp sugar

1 tbsp fresh basil chopped

1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped

1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

 

8 lasagna noodles, cooked per instructions

 

Filling Spinach Lasagna Roll Ups

 

1 14.5 oz reduced ricotta cheese

1 cup cottage cheese

2 cups fresh baby spinach chopped finely

1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 egg

2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped

salt & pepper to taste

(mix all above, till smooth)

 

Extra cheese for topping

 

Directions

In medium sauce pan, brown ground beef, stirring often to crumble, drain fat if need be

In a large pot saute the onions, garlic & peppers on medium heat, till soften

Add all ingredients in same pot as saute vegetables, cover sauce with lid, reduce to simmer

3-4 hours, frequently stirring sauce

 

Layer cook & drain pasta noodles on clean kitchen towel

spoon thin layer of ricotta filling down the entire length of noodle

Start from one end and roll up , repeat

 

Pre heat oven 350 degrees

 

In a 9 x 12 pan

1. Place a small amount of sauce on bottom of pan
2. Place the lasagna roll up over sauce
3. Place spoonfuls of meat sauce of noodles
4. Top of Lasagna rolls up with grated Parmesan cheese & Mozzarella cheese
5. Cover with foil, bake 40 , remove tin foil& continue baking for 15 minute

 

Let rest for 15 minutes

Slice scoop & serve

Delicious