The Best Lasagne Recipe

This lasagne recipe is a long-time family favorite. Serve with a tossed green salad and garlic bread. This is a dish that is easy to make ahead, freeze, and bake later.

The rich wine flavored sauce along with three different types of cheese creates the best lasagne. Use fresh mozzarella cheese and fresh parmesan for a truly world class dish!

Wine Pairing with this Lasagne Recipe: Lasagne is an Italian food. Stick with the Italian theme and select a nice Barbera from the Piedmont Region of Italy such as Vietti 2004 Barbera d'Asti Tre Vigne. This dry, medium bodied wine will enhance the rich cheesy flavors of the lasagne.

Ingredients for lasagne:
1 medium chopped red onion
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 1/2 pounds hamburger
2 cloves garlic (minced)
2 8 oz. cans tomato sauce
1 6 oz. can tomato paste
1/2 cup of dry red wine
1/2 cup of water
1 teaspoon oregano leaves
2 teaspoons basil leaves
1/2 teaspoon of pepper and sugar
1 teaspoon salt
12 ounces of lasagne noodles
1 lb. ricotta cheese
8 ounces mozzarella cheese (sliced)
1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese

Instructions for Lasagna Recipe:
1. Saute the minced onion until soft.
2. Add hamburger and garlic to the onion. Cook until meat is browned.
3. Add and stir: tomato sauce, tomato paste, wine, water, salt, oregano, basil, pepper, and sugar.
4. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Cover and simmer slowly for 90 minutes.
5. Cook noodles according to the directions on the box.
6. Lay 1/3 of the noodles in the bottom of a 9X13 inch baking dish.
7. Cover with 1/3 of the meat mixture.
8. Top with 1/3 of the ricotta and mozzarella cheeses.
9. Repeat 2 more times so that all ingredients are used.
10. Sprinkle parmesan cheese on top.
11. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

Tip: Double this lasagna recipe and freeze the second batch to serve later.

This will make 6-8 servings.