Perfect Lasagna - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    9 pieces lasagna noodles
    1 bunch spinach, washed and thoroughly drained
    1 lb. ground beef, washed and drained well
    2 tsp. oregano*
    1-1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning*
    1-1/2 tsp. basil*
    1/2 tsp. black pepper powder*
    1 tsp. salt, or per taste*
    1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes*
    1-1/2 tsp. garlic powder*
    pinches each, onion powder and onion salt*
    1 large bottle + 1/2 cup pasta sauce
    1/2 cup water
    1/4 cup chopped green/red peppers
    3/4 cup mushrooms, sliced
    1/2 cup onions, chopped
    2 cups (15 oz.) Ricotta cheese
    2-1/2 cups shredded Mozzarella cheese
    1/8 cup grated Parmesan cheese
    1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
    2 eggs, beaten
    1/2 cup shredded Mozzarella, for the top
    1 Tbsp. olive oil
Preparation
    Boil lasagna noodles as per package directions.
    Keep al-dente, meaning fully cooked, but not overly soft.
    Keep noodles in cold water until ready to use.
    Remove stems from spinach and dry spinach leaves. (Spinach is optional.)
    Spread 1/4 cup of pasta sauce evenly over bottom of a 13x9x2 baking pan. Set aside

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