Beefy lasagna
8 servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | pounds | Ground beef | 
| 4 | slices | Bacon; finely diced | 
| ¾ | cup | Onion; chopped | 
| 2 | larges | Garlic cloves; minced | 
| 2 | Celery stalks; chopped | |
| 1 | Carrot; peeled and chopped | |
| 2 | tablespoons | Parsley, fresh; minced | 
| 8 | ounces | Tomato sauce | 
| 1 | cup | Tomato puree | 
| 3 | tablespoons | Tomato paste | 
| ½ | cup | Wine, dryred | 
| 1 | teaspoon | Salt | 
| ½ | teaspoon | Pepper | 
| 1 | cup | Cheese, Ricotta | 
| 6 | Lasagna noodles; cooked and drained | |
| 16 | ounces | Cheese, Mozzarella; shredded | 
Directions
Combine beef, bacon, onion, and garlic in a 10" skillet; brown meat well over medium heat.  Drain.
Combine beef mixture, celry,carrot, parsley, tomato sauce, tomato puree, tomato paste, wine, salt, and pepper in skillet; heat to boiling. Cover; reduceheat and simmer 40 to 50 minutes, sitrring occasionally.
Layer half ofmeat sauce, ricotta cheese, noodles, and mozzarella in a lightly greased 12x8x2" glass baking dish.  Repeat layers.  Bake at 375 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes. 
SOURCE: Southern Living Magazine, sometime in the 1970s. Typos by Nancy Coleman.
Submitted By NANCY COLEMAN   On   09-29-94