James' Lasagna

Thanks to our good friend James who makes some of the BEST lasagna ever! This recipe surprised some veteran Italian foodies. It is also simple and quick to make.

Ingredients

• 1 box dry lasagna noodles

• 2 lbs uncooked Italian sausage

• 1 large can Italian style diced tomatoes

• 1 can tomato sauce (15 oz)

• 1 large yellow onion, diced

• 5 cloves garlic, chopped

• Italian seasoning

• 16 oz ricotta cheese, room temp.

• Parm cheese, about 2 cups

• 8 oz goat cheese, room temp

• Mozz. Cheese shredded, about 2 cups

• Large bunch of basil, rough chopped

• Bunch of parsley, rough chopped

• 2 eggs

• Olive oil

• Bottle of good red wine

Sauce

Add some olive oil to a large sauce pot. Cook onions until soft. Add garlic and cook for about 30 seconds. Increase heat and brown the sausage. Add tomato sauce and diced tomatoes. Bring to a boil and lower heat. Add some Italian seasoning. Salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for about 20-30 minutes. Remove from heat. Pour a glass of wine.

Cheese mixture

In large bowl add ricotta, 1 cup of parm, goat cheese, basil, parsley, eggs, salt and pepper to taste. Mix well. Refill wine glass.

Preparation

Place noodles in a large pan covered with HOT tap water. Let sit about 20 mins or until softened. In lasagna pan begin layering noodles, meat sauce, cheese mixture, and layer of mozz cheese. You should have two layers of each and the top layer of noodles should have remaining sauce, mozz cheese, and remaining parm cheese. Bake at 375-400 for about 30-45 mins. Enjoy with remaining wine.

Urban Cowgill 2015