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Lasagna With Ricotta and Tomato Sauce Recipe

Lasagna With Ricotta and Tomato Sauce Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1/3 cup olive oil
3 large yellow onions, diced (about 3 cups)
3 (28 oz) cans plum tomatoes, drained
1 tbsp kosher salt
1 tsp fresh ground black pepper
2 cups whole-milk ricotta cheese
1 egg
2 tbsp parmesan cheese , plus
1/2 cup finely grated parmesan cheese
1 tbsp chopped fresh basil
1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
3 tbsp butter, melted
18 sheets lasagna noodles , parboiled
1 lb mozzarella cheese, grated (about 3 cups)

Directions:

Heat olive oil over moderate heat in large suacepan.
Add onions, stir and cover.
Cook for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onions are translucent.
Using a food mill, puree plum tomatoes directly into the pan.
Add 2 teaspoons of the salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of the pepper, and cook, uncovered, for about 30 minutes, or until the sauce is reduced to about 4 1/2 cups.
In a small bowl mix ricotta, egg, 2 tablespoons of the parmesan, basil, remaining salt and pepper, and nutmeg.
Stir well to combine.
Butter generously the bottom and sides of a baking pan, 13X9 inches.
Take 3/4 cups of tomato sauce and spread on bottom of pan.
Place 3 lasgana noodles on bottom of pan, overlapping them slightly.
Spread a heaping 1/3 cup of ricotta mixture evenly over noodles.
Spread 3/4 cup tomato sauce on top of this, sprinle with a heaping 1/3 cup of mozzarella.
Repeat this 4 times.
Then place last 3 noodles on top and sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and parmesan.
This lasagna may be assembled 2 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator, covered.
Bring to room temperature before cooking.
When ready to cook, preheat oven to 400.
Bake on top shelf of oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
Let sit 5 minutes and serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	396.61 Kcal (1661 kJ)
Calories from fat	253.09 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	28.12g	43%
Cholesterol	80.56mg	27%
Sodium	817.46mg	34%
Potassium	216.99mg	5%
Total Carbs	7.73g	3%
Sugars	0.98g	4%
Dietary Fiber	1.98g	8%
Protein	29.36g	59%
Vitamin C	2.2mg	4%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Iron	0.2mg	1%
Calcium	782.8mg	78%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	207.44 Kcal (869 kJ)
Calories from fat	132.37 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	14.71g	43%
Cholesterol	42.13mg	27%
Sodium	427.56mg	34%
Potassium	113.5mg	5%
Total Carbs	4.05g	3%
Sugars	0.51g	4%
Dietary Fiber	1.03g	8%
Protein	15.36g	59%
Vitamin C	1.2mg	4%
Iron	0.1mg	1%
Calcium	409.4mg	78%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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