Mom's Beef Lasagna

Lasagna is a popular lunch choice for small business retreats at the Inn Above Onion Creek Bed & Breakfast. We're also offering it for take out as well. Click here for additional details on ordering take out Lasagna or Settler's Pie for you next party or event. Our Chef likes to use Mom's beef, which is raised a few miles down the road by Sharon Michaelis.

 Mom’s Beef Lasagna

Ingredients
• I cup onion, small dice
• ½ cup celery, small dice
• ½ cup carrot, small dice
• San Marzano tomatoes, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
• 1 Tbsp fresh basil, chopped
• 2 tsp fresh oregano, chopped
• 1 Tbsp tomato paste
• 1 lb. Mom’s ground beef
• Lasagna noodles ( cooked according to package directions, no-boil noodles can be used as well)
• 2 cups ricotta
• 2 cups mozzarella, grated
• ½ cup parmesan, grated
• ½ cup pecorino, grated


1. Season the beef with salt and brown in a skillet.  Drain the fat and set aside.
2. Add a Tbsp. of olive oil and sauté the onion, celery and carrots along with a little salt. Sweat the vegetables until they soften slightly, add garlic and sauté for a few more minutes. ( Be careful not to brown)
3. Add the tomato and tomato paste.  Simmer for 10-15 minutes and salt to taste.  Add the herbs and browned beef.  Simmer for another 10-15 minutes, and season to taste if necessary.
4. Grease a deep, square baking dish and add a layer of the meat sauce.  Cover sauce with a layer of pasta.  Spread a layer of ricotta over the pasta, and sprinkle mozzarella, parmesan, and pecorino over the ricotta.  Continue to layer the ingredients in that order. End with a layer of tomato sauce. Reserve a layer of mozzarella Cover with foil and bake in a preheated 350 degree oven.  Bake for 30-45 minutes. Uncover the lasagna and add the remaining cheese. Bake until the cheese is bubbly.  Let the lasagna cool for 10-15 minutes before cutting.

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