Veal lasagna

1 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1mediumOnion, cut into thin circular slices
4Garlic cloves, crushed or minced
2mediumsZucchini squash, cubed
1Box fresh mushrooms, sliced (canned are ok as well)
1smallEggplant, cubed
1largeGreen pepper, diced
1mediumRed pepper, diced
1can(regular-sized) tomato paste (or three small-serving cans)
2tablespoonsOil
1teaspoonBlack pepper
1tablespoonOnion soup mix
teaspoonOregano
1dashCinnamon
1teaspoonSalt
2tablespoonsKetchup (sweet, not spicy, ie Heinz)
poundsChopped veal
1teaspoonOil
1tablespoonKetchup
1tablespoonSoy sauce
½teaspoonBlack pepper
1smallOnion, chopped finely
2Garlic cloves, chopped or minced finely
1tablespoonDill
1teaspoonPaprika

Directions

VEGETABLE SAUCE

VEAL MIXTURE

Line the bottom of a pre-greased lasagna or casserole dish with lasagna noodles (don't have to be cooked) and cover generously with vegetable sauce (see below). Add another layer of noodles and cover with veal mixture (see below). Add one last layer of noodles and cover with remaining vegetable sauce. Sprinkle with parsley, cover and bake at 350 for 45 minutes. Uncover and bake for 5-10 more minutes. Saute onion and garlic in oil. Add eggplant and continue cooking for a minute or two. Add zucchini and peppers, continue cooking. Add mushrooms.

Add salt and pepper. Tomato paste, ketchup, onion soup mix, oregano and cinnamon. Continue cooking for a few minutes until mixture is heated through. Make sure vegetables are cooked, but still firm in texture. Add spices according to taste (ie garlic powder).

Veal Mixture: Saute onion and garlic in oil. When slighly browed, add chopped veal. Add soy sauce, black pepper, dill, paprika and lastly, ketchup. Cook through until meat is browned evenly.

Posted to JEWISH-FOOD digest V97 #036 by URI /ADINA ABRAMOV <medident@...> on Jan 30, 1997.