Dad's Lasagna

From: Chef #347503

On Nov 2, 2009

Made this and it was great! I used 2 cans of fire roasted diced tomatoes, and as simmering the sauce added 2 full can of water, as I never cook my noodles anymore! I also put a ladle of sauce, then start with the noodles to keep the noodles from sticking to the pan. I also used fresh basil and parsley instead of the dried. I baked at 350 for about 45 minutes. It was a hit!!

From: Chef #635262

On Oct 8, 2009

I've made lasagna a couple of times before this and had issues with it being sloppy, but this turned out super. I made a couple of modifications... For some reason I thought the recipe called for ground beef, so I browned up about a pound. So I used five Italian sausages and about one pound of meat. I also did not have three cups of cottage cheese so I only used two. Anyway - it turned out super good. Probably close to the best lasagna I've ever had. Thanks for posting.

From: Diane R

On Mar 7, 2006

Ok, I'll admit it I needed to make some substitutions and minor changes, yet I don't think they affected the core recipe. I didn't have sausage, I had ground pork so I added 1t. fennel seed, 1t. oregano, 1t. garlic salt and dash pepper while slowly browning the meat. We're the kind of girls who like a saucy lasagne; for the garlic bread of course. I only had one 14.5 oz. can of tomatoes, so I used that, the 2 sm cans of tomato paste, and added a small can of tomato sauce and one 14.5 oz. can water. I let all this simmer with the spices when the recipe indicated to add tomatoes. I layer different than Nurbel's dad, always starting with sauce (so noodles don't stick)and always topping with the mozzarella cheese. This time I added a twist: I discovered this spinach in the refrigerator (fresh leaves) that needed to be used so I added them in a single layer to the center of the lasagne. (You all realize I'm including all this so I can replicate it, right?) I will never go to that fancy restaurant downtown that charges $12.50 for only one piece again, never. This is authentic enough for my Italian friend. My daughter was upset because zaar only goes to 5 stars! Many more stars to you!! Thank you Nurbel, please tell your dad his lasagne ROCKS!

From: Chef #308969

On May 31, 2006

This was my first time making homemade lasagna & it was wonderful! It was very easy & very tasty, my husband & mother loved it as well. The only changes that I made to the receipe were that I used ground beef instead of sausage & I put all my seasonings & tomatoes into the food chopper to make the sauce smooth instead of chunky. This is definately a dish that I will be making again & again! Thank you!