Sara Moulton's Homemade Lasagna and Tips on Staying Fresh

March 31, 2009— -- In the current economic climate everyone is looking for ways to save money. But the average family of four can throw away up to $500 a year of fresh fruit and vegetables.

Chef Sara Moulton comes to the rescue with easy tips on the best ways to store food in your freezer and refrigerator.

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Sara Moulton's Hearty Lasagna

Serves 10

For sauce:

For filling:

Make sauce:

1. Heat oil in a large saucepan over moderately high heat.

2. Add onion and cook, stirring, until golden, about 6 minutes.

3. Add garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.

4. Stir in sausage and beef and cook, stirring and breaking up the meat, until no longer pink, about 5 minutes.

5. Add tomatoes with their juice, salt and pepper, bring to a simmer, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until sauce is thickened, about 30 minutes.

6. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Make filling:

1. Combine well, ricotta, egg, Parmesan and salt and pepper .

2. Preheat oven to 375°F.

3. Lightly oil a lasagna pan (13 by 9 –inch shallow baking dish).

4. Spread 1 ¼ cups sauce in baking dish.

5. Arrange 4 lasagna noodles, slightly overlapping over sauce, then spread one third of ricotta mixture over noodles.