Ingredients
For the sauce
2 lbs ground beef
1 shallot diced
1 yellow onion diced
1 tbsp minced garlic
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp oregano
Salt & pepper (to taste)
1 tbsp worsteshire sauce
48 ounces pasta sauce
16 oz can diced tomatoes
¼ cup brown sugar
16 ounces ziti pasta noodles
For the ricotta
15 ounces ricotta cheese
1 egg
¼ cup shredded Parmesan
¼ tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp onion powder
¼ tsp oregano
Salt and pepper (to taste)
16 ounce block mozzarella cheese
8 ounce block cheddar cheese
Tools
Large pot, cheese grater, lasagna pan
Directions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 375°
Step 2
Brown ground beef in large pot, drain grease.
Step 3
Add in your diced onion, shallot, garlic and spices.
1 shallot diced
1 tbsp minced garlic
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 yellow onion diced
1 tsp oregano
Salt & pepper (to taste)
1 tbsp worsteshire sauce
Step 4
Once the onion becomes aromatic you can add in remaining ingredients for the sauce and let simmer for 10-15 minutes.
48 ounces pasta sauce
¼ cup brown sugar
16 ounces ziti pasta noodles
16 oz can diced tomatoes
Step 5
In a bowl, mix ricotta mixture and set aside.
15 ounces ricotta cheese
1 egg
¼ cup shredded Parmesan
¼ tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp onion powder
¼ tsp oregano
Salt and pepper (to taste)
Step 6
Grate cheese, you can use pre shredded cheese but I do recommend grating it yourself.
16 ounce block mozzarella cheese
8 ounce block cheddar cheese
Step 7
Now you can grab your lasagna pan and starting layering! Sauce, ricotta, cheese, and repeat.
Step 8
Bake for 45 minutes covered and broil uncovered for 2 minutes or until slightly crispy.
Step 9
Enjoy!