January 03, 2012

Classic Mouthwatering Meat Lasagna

A rich Italian dish that brings together family and friends at every special occasion and holiday -- Lasagna! Growing up (and still to this day), we eat lasagna at every holiday, birthday and special occasion; it’s one of the most celebrated Italian dishes. You may wonder "what's so special about lasagna, why do people like it?" There are many reasons; it tastes good, its filling, is very nutritious, it can be made with fresh pasta, its inexpensive to make and it can be varied so it isn't boring as: with meat, without meat, with spinach as a vegetarian dish, with meatballs, with different cheeses, with onion, with mushrooms, with different herbs, etc. Making the best lasagna takes time, patience and a niche for good taste. Here is my recipe, you will LOVE it. I have two 'secrets' when it comes to cooking the best Lasagna, one I add red wine to the sauce (only the best Italian food is cooked with wine!), and second, you MUST allow the sauce to simmer on the stove top for 3 to 4 hours (this gives the sauce a rich and unforgettable taste).