Beefy lasagna

8 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1poundsGround beef
4slicesBacon; finely diced
¾cupOnion; chopped
2largesGarlic cloves; minced
2Celery stalks; chopped
1Carrot; peeled and chopped
2tablespoonsParsley, fresh; minced
8ouncesTomato sauce
1cupTomato puree
3tablespoonsTomato paste
½cupWine, dryred
1teaspoonSalt
½teaspoonPepper
1cupCheese, Ricotta
6Lasagna noodles; cooked and drained
16ouncesCheese, 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