First, because I know you all are waiting for it (I know you aren't, but humor me would ya) the winner of the contest is..... WHITNEY PIERSON all the way from Istanbul, Turkey!!!!!!!!!!! I am still deciding on the finalized name, but here is her idea that I LOVE and am running with:
" I have decided that "Details" (or some variation of that i.e. detailing, it's all in the details, Lovely Details) is a wonderful name for a blog. Your blog is all about making life all it can be by doing small things: wearing an amazing outfit, cooking a gourmet meal, a few minutes in Jesus. Really it's all about noticing how much God has blessed you by paying attention to every last Detail."
So something with "details" SO THANK YOU WHITNEY. I will be changing the name officially soon so keep your eyes peeled for the change!!!
Anywho,
Today was a fantastic day because I think I did okay on my Communication Research exam and...
I GOT TO MAKE LASAGNA. My favorite.
Here is the recipe:
INGREDIENTS
1 lb Italian sausage
1 medium onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed (or more if you have some Italian in you J)
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves*
1 teaspoon sugar
28 ounces whole tomatoes, undrained
15 ounces tomato sauce
12 uncooked lasagna noodles
15 ounces ricotta cheese
1/4 cup grated fresh parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves*
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated fresh parmesan cheese
*I suggest FRESH basil and DRIED oregano for best flavoring
DIRECTIONS
SAUCE: Cook sausage, onion, and garlic in 10" skillet over medium heat. Stir occasionally until no longer pink and drain. Stir in 2 tablespoons of the parsley, the basil, sugar, tomatoes, and tomato sauce. Break up tomatoes and heat to boiling, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered 45 minutes or until slightly thickened.
Heat oven to 350 and cook and drain noodles as directed on package.
CHEESE FILLING: Mix ricotta cheese (or cottage cheese), 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, remaining tablespoon parsley, and the oregano.
ASSEBLY: Spread 1 cup of the sauce mixture in ungreased rectangular 13x9x2" baking dish. Top with 4 noodles and spread 1 cup of the cheese mixture over the noodles. Spread with 1 cup of the sauce mixture. Sprinkle with 2/3 cup of the mozzarella cheese. Repeat with 4 noodles, the remaining cheese mixture, 1 cup of the sauce mixture, and 2/3 cup of the mozzarella cheese. Top with the remaining noodles and sauce mixture. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese and 1/4 cup parmesan cheese.
BAKE TIME: Cover and bake 30 minutes. Uncover and bake about 15 minutes longer or until hot and bubbly. Let stand 15 minutes before cutting.
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| Ingredients! Fresh is always best! |
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| A good way to keep from crying is to cut the onion next to an open flame (ex: a burner) This helps to eat away the fumes before they reach your eyes! |
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| With the casings (cut a line down the center to make it easier to take off the casing) |
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| Oh no! They are naked! |
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| Meat, onion and garlic. |
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| It's ready for the tomatoes! |
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| Use your hands to mash up the tomatoes (definitely my favorite part) |
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| I could eat this entire bowl by the spoonful. It is THAT good. |
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| Yummy, yummy! |
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| Layer 1: Sauce |
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| Layer 2: Noodles |
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| Layer 3:Cheese Mixture |
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| Layer 4: Sauce Layer 5: Mozzarella and Parmesan Repeat! |
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| Not the fanciest plate, I know, but It doesn't mean it didn't taste AMAZING! |
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