Homemade LASAGNA

step-by-step instructionsby: Andres Alvarado

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STEP #2 Determine the number of pans of lasagna you will need to prepare.

1 pan = 24 servings2 pans = 48 servings

3 pans = 72 servings…

STEP #3 Gather Equipment

• Large mixing bowl or pan • 2” full hotel pan(s) (12” x 20” x 2”)• Measuring cups• Rubber spatula

STEP #4 Gather Ingredients

• Ground Beef• Lasagna Noodles• Cottage Cheese• Shredded Mozzarella• Enough Water

STEP #5

In a large mixing bowl or hotel pan combine the ground beef and marinara sauce. For each pan of lasagna combine 7.5 cups beef + 1 bag marinara.

STEP #6 Spray pan(s) with pan release.

STEP #7For each pan, layer the ingredients as follows:

1st Layer: 4 cups sauce (beef and marinara)

2nd Layer: 7 uncooked noodles

3rd Layer: 4 cups sauce

4th Layer: 3 cups cottage cheese

5th Layer: 2 cups shredded mozzarella

6th Layer: 6 uncooked noodles

7th Layer: 4 cups sauce

8th Layer: 3 cups shredded mozzarella

STEP #8 Spray aluminum foil with pan release.

Tightly cover the pan(s) with parchment paper then with aluminum foil.

STEP #9 Bake the lasagna at 191 degrees Cfor 40 minutes or until the lasagna reaches 74 degrees C.

Carefully remove the pan from the oven and uncover. Continue baking for 5 minutes, uncovered, or until the surface of the lasagna is golden brown.

Let the lasagna stand for 15 minutes at room temperature

before cutting.

Cut each pan 6 x 4 (24 servings)Grade K-12 serving size: 1 slice