Ingredients

  • 3 onions, chopped
  • 2 Tbsp. butter
  • 4 oz. red wine
  • 1 tsp. basil
  • 1 c. tomato puree
  • 1 green pepper, chopped
  • pepper to taste
  • 1 tsp. nutmeg, ground (fresh)
  • 2 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1 lb. beef, chopped (lean)
  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 c. tomato paste
  • 2 c. tomato juice
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 12 ribbons lasagna
  • 1/2 lb. Mozzarella cheese
  • Parmesan cheese
  • 8 oz. Ricotta cheese

Method

  • In heavy saucepan, cook onions and garlic in butter and olive oil.
  • When limp but not brown, add beef and cook, stirring frequently, until well done.
  • Add wine; cover tightly and steam for 5 minutes.
  • Add basil, tomato paste, puree and juice.
  • Add green pepper, celery, pepper and nutmeg; cook for 10 minutes. Boil lasagna in water for 15 minutes.
  • Plunge in cold water for ease in handling, then drain.