Lasagna

a really tasty looking dish of pad thai

 Description 

Lasagna is a type of pasta, possibly one of the oldest types, made of very wide, flat sheets. Either term can also refer to an Italian dish made of stacked layers of lasagna alternating with fillings such as ragù, béchamel sauce, vegetables, cheeses, and seasonings and spices.

 Ingredients 

  • 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 pound ground beef chuck
  • 1/2 medium onion, diced (about 3/4 cup)
  • 1/2 large bell pepper (green, red, or yellow), diced (about 3/4 cup)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (28-ounce)can good-quality tomato sauce
  • 3 ounces tomato paste (half a 6-ounce can)
  • 1 (14 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano, or 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (preferably flat leaf), packed
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 pinch garlic powder and/or garlic salt
  • 1 tablespoon red or white wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon to 1/4 cup sugar (to taste, optional)
  • Salt

 Steps 

  1. Put pasta water on to boil
  2. Brown the ground beef
  3. Cook the bell pepper, onions, garlic, add back the beef
  4. Transfer to medium sized pot, add tomatoes and remaining sauce ingredients to build the sauce
  5. Boil and drain the lasagna noodles
  6. Heat the oven to 375°F
  7. Assemble the lasagna
  8. Bake
  9. Cool and serve