Saturday, April 21, 2012

Red and White Lasagna

This is a recipe my family and I enjoy.  I usually make this recipe for only two of us so instead of using a 13x9 dish I use two 8x8 dishes and freeze half.  When making the lasagna in two dishes assemble as the recipe states.  Before baking the extra dish cover and freeze.  Will stay good in freezer for a couple months.  When ready to eat thaw completely and bake as recipe states.


9 lasagna noodles, cooked
1 container (15oz) ricotta cheese
1 pkg. (10oz) frozen chopped spinach, thawed    
    and well drained. 
2 cups (8oz) shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese, divided
2 eggs
1lb. Italian sausage or ground beef
1 jar (26oz) marinara pasta sauce
1 jar (16oz) alfredo pasta sauce
Preheat oven 350°.  In large bowl, combine ricotta cheese, spinach, mozzarella cheese, 2 Tbs. parmesan cheese and eggs; mix well.  In a 13x9 inch baking dish, spread 1 cup marinara sauce. Layer 3 lasagna noodles over sauce, top with half cheese mixture, 1 cup marinara sauce and half meat.  Layer 3 more lasagna noodles, remaining cheese mixture, remaining marinara sauce and remaining meat.  Top with 3 remaining lasagna noodles.  Spread alfredo sauce evenly on top; sprinkle with remaining parmesan cheese.  Cover and bake 20 minutes.  Uncover, bake an additional 15 minutes or until hot and bubbly.  Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.
Yields: 10-12 servings

Enjoy!!
posted by Jen

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