DINNER IN 30 - Day 8 LASAGNA

Today was a day of cleaning, and just hangin out around the house. I was trying to get everything done so I can watch the Grammy tonight with my BFF:) I wanted make sure I had time to make dinner this evening, and get my drinks ready(Malibu Coconut Rum and Orange) :) You can't watch the Grammy's without drinks and foods, it's just now right(lol). So tonight I decided to make LASAGNA with meat sauce; I must note that I used store brought sauce. Either way it was Great and I give it a 5!!! Enjoy:)

Also Enjoy watching the Grammy's this evening I can't wait!!!



LASAGNA WITH MEAT SAUCE:

* 8 ounces lasagna noodles
* 2 tablespoons salt for cooking water
* 1 tablespoon olive oil
* 16 ounces low fat ricotta cheese
* 8 ounces sliced Mozzarella cheese
* Sauce
* 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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* Sauce
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* 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
* 2 cloves garlic, minced
* 3 tablespoons olive oil
* 1 pound ground chuck or round
* 1 large can (28 ounces) tomatoes
* 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
* 2 teaspoons salt
* pinch cayenne pepper
* 1 teaspoon sugar
* 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
* 1 bay leaf
* 2 cups water

Preparation:
Start sauce about 30 to 45 minutes in advance.
Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil until onions are soft; add ground beef and brown. Pour off excess fat. Add remaining ingredients; stir well. Simmer slowly, uncovered, for 1 hour.

Cook noodles in boiling water with 2 tablespoons of salt for about 25 minutes, or until tender, stirring frequently to prevent sticking. Drain; add 1 tablespoon olive oil. Arrange noodles in a shallow 2 1/2-quart baking dish. Make 3 layers each of noodles, ricotta cheese, Mozzarella cheese, meat sauce, and Parmesan cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 45 minutes.
Serves 6.

Recipe is from SouthernFood.com