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Lasagna Classic Flavor Recipe

Quote For The Day:

"My perfect last meal would be: shrimp cocktail, lasagna, steak, creamed spinach, salad with bleu cheese dressing, onion rings, garlic bread, and a dessert of strawberry shortcake." - Joan Rivers

Food For Thought:

Jalapeno Ranch Nacho Fries - Taco Bell

Being a lover of all things food, I was out and about and decided to drive through the Taco Bell for a quick bite. I have never tried their Jalapeno Ranch Nacho Fries and it looked good on the menu. I know some people never eat "fast food" but I must admit it has been a part of my lifestyle. I don't eat all fast food by a weakness for me is Taco Bell. Do you eat Taco Bell?

I remember being a kid and watching a futuristic Stallone movie. In the movie there was one restaurant that survived the "Fast Food Wars" and it was Taco Bell. I imagine it was a product placement in a movie but at the time I thought it was humorous.

If you frequent Taco Bell and you haven't tried the Jalapeno Ranch Nacho Fries, I would recommend you try them. They are pretty tasty!

This is for the Taco Bell fan. If you enjoy Taco Bell and would like to make your own Taco Bell food, you might enjoy this Taco Bell Copycat Cookbook. Let me know what you think of it.

A Few Questions For You:

• How do you feel about lasagna?
• What is your favorite part about lasagna?
• Do you like bread with your lasagna?
• Have you cooked your own lasagna before?
• Do you remember the first time you tasted lasagna? Please share your memory with me. I would love to hear from you about it.
• Did you see the recipe I shared yesterday? It is called Twinkies Jello Cake No Bake Easy Recipe. Have you ever tasted anything like it?

More Information For You:

Lasagna comes from Naples Italy. It was a special event recipe during the 14th century that was very popular. In the 1800s lasagna came to America and was embraced with open mouths. Learn more about the evolution and history of lasagna by visiting Tasting Table.

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Thoughts On Lasagna Classic Flavor Recipe:

Imagine a visual symphony of textures and flavors. Wide ribbons of lasagna noodles, their edges softened but still toothsome, lie nestled in a rich, tomatoey embrace. This isn't your average tomato sauce; it's a slow-simmered masterpiece, seasoned with herbs and flecked with ground meat, simmered to a deep, savory perfection.

Blanketing the sauce is a creamy, luxurious layer of ricotta cheese, studded with whispers of black pepper and the sharp tang of parmesan. Then comes the crowning glory: a generous showering of molten mozzarella, its golden peaks catching the light, promising a symphony of cheesy indulgence in every bite. This, my friend, is the essence of classic lasagna - a comforting, soul-warming dish where every element plays its part in creating a masterpiece.

I enjoy store-bought lasagna and it is easy to put it in the oven and eat it. There is something special about making it myself. I find a different and better flavor. I don't know if it is the placebo or not but it does taste better homemade.

I have a special memory of my mom cooking lasagna when I was a child. I enjoyed it every time she made it and it was always a special dinner. It seems to me that childhood food memories are fun to recall. Do you have a special memory of lasagna? Maybe you have a family recipe you would like to share with me. I would be more than happy to share your recipe and link back to you.

Lasagna Classic Flavor Recipe - (Italian Food)
serves 8-10 people

Ingredients:

• 1 pound Italian pork sausage
• 1 clove garlic (minced)
• 1 tablespoon whole basil
• 1 1/2 teaspoon salt (for the meat)
• 1/4 teaspoon oregano
• 1 can tomatoes (1 pound)
• 2 cans tomato paste (6 ounces)
• lasagna noodles (10 ounces)
• 2 eggs
• 3 cups fresh Ricotta or cream-style cheese
• 1/2 cup Parmesan or Romano cheese (grated)
• 2 tablespoons parsley flakes
• 1 teaspoon salt (for the noodles)
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 pound Mozzarella cheese (sliced very thin)

Instructions:

1. Brown the meat slowly and spoon off the excess fat.
2. Add the next 6 ingredients.
3. Simmer uncovered for 30 minutes and stir it occasionally.
4. Cook the noodles in a large amount of boiling salted water until they are tender.
5. Drain the noodles and rinse them.
6. Beat the eggs and add the remaining ingredients except the Mozzarella.
7. Layer half of the noodles in a 13x9x2 inch baking dish.
8. Spread half of the Ricotta filling over the noodles, half of the Mozzarella cheese, and half of the meat sauce. Repeat this process.
9. Bake the lasagna at 375 degrees for about 30 minutes.
10. Let it stand for 10 minutes before serving.

You can assemble this dish early and refrigerate it. If you do this, bake it for 45 minutes.

Keep on cooking!
-The Recipe Guy

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