Lasagna

Description: Beef and mushroom Lasagna. Prepare beef, sauce, and cheese mixture, then assemble. Yield: About 4-6 people.

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Beef Mixture

Qty	Unit	Ingredient
1	lb.	Ground Beef
1/2	c.	Onion (chopped)

Directions:

1. Brown ground beef
2. Add onion and cook until onion begins to turn clear

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Cheese Mixture

Qty	Unit	Ingredient
1	c.	Parmesan Cheese
2	c.	Colby Jack Cheese
15	oz.	Ricotta Cheese
1		Egg

Directions:

1. Mix all ingredients thoroughly

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Sauce

Qty	Unit	Ingredient
15	oz.	Diced Tomatoes
58	oz.	Tomato Sauce
6	oz.	Tomato Paste
2	clove	Garlic (chopped or minced)
2	Tbsp.	Chili Powder
2	tsp.	Italian Seasoning
1	tsp.	Kosher Salt
		Black Pepper
		Red Pepper Flakes

Directions:

1. Mix all ingredients over medium heat
2. When sauce starts to bubble, reduce heat to a simmer

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Lasagna Assembly

Qty	Unit	Ingredient
		Beef Mixture
		Cheese Mixture
		Sauce
12		Lasagna Noodles (no-boil)
6		Mushrooms (sliced)
2	c.	Mozzarella (Shredded)

Directions:

1. Put a thin layer of sauce in the bottom of a 9 by 13 baking dish
2. Place four noodles over sauce
3. Spread half of cheese mixture over noodles, then all of the beef mixture, and more sauce
4. Place four noodles over sauce
5. Spread half of cheese mixture over noodles, then the sliced mushrooms, and more sauce
6. Place four noodles over sauce
7. Add a final layer of sauce and sprinkle mozzarella cheese on the top
8. Cover and bake at 375 F. for 40 minutes (put foil or a cookie sheet under the dish to catch anything that spills out)
9. Uncover and bake at 400 F. for 20 minutes (until cheese browns)