E J 'S Scratch Lasagna

19 So Jesus said to them, "Truly, truly, I say to you, the Son can do nothing of his own accord, but only what he sees the Father doing. For whatever the Father does, that the Son does likewise.

20 For the Father loves the Son and shows him all that he himself is doing. And greater works than these will he show him, so that you may marvel.

21 For as the Father raises the dead and gives them life, so also the Son gives life to whom he will.

22 For the Father judges no one, but has given all judgment to the Son,

23 that all may honor the Son, just as they honor the Father. Whoever does not honor the Son does not honor the Father who sent him.

24 Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life. He does not come into judgment, but has passed from death to life.

25 "Truly, truly, I say to you, an hour is coming, and is now here, when the dead will hear the voice of the Son of God, and those who hear will live.

26 For as the Father has life in himself, so he has granted the Son also to have life in himself.

27 And he has given him authority to execute judgment, because he is the Son of Man.

28 Do not marvel at this, for an hour is coming when all who are in the tombs will hear his voice

29 and come out, those who have done good to the resurrection of life, and those who have done evil to the resurrection of judgment. - John 5:19-29

This makes a 13x9 pan.

I use foil pans from Costco.

I double this and make 2 pans.

Bake covered 375 degrees for 25 minutes, then uncovered for 25 minutes.

Put under broiler to brown.

Box of curly lasagna noodles, I like Sprouts brand, cook al dente, drain, set aside

1 can Nina San Marzano Italian tomatoes ( from Costco) 28 oz.

1/2 c water

6 cloves garlic ( I use roasted) mash it with a fork

3 T olive oil

1/4 c total Fresh herb mix, of each (oregano, thyme, sweet basil, cilantro, Rosemary) 

1 T Sugar

1/4 c Red wine( I used Cabernet Sauvignon)

1/2 c  shaved Italian blend, found at Trader Joe's) 

1/2 t Red pepper flakes

Pepper, a few turns

1 T Fine Kosher salt

Add tomatoes to a bowl.

Squish tomatoes with hands.

I use disposable gloves.

Add 1/2 c water.

Heat oil in pan in a large skillet and add Garlic.

Cook one minute.

Then add tomatoes and water.

Add all seasonings, herbs, sugar, wine and cheese.

Simmer for 15 minutes.

Meat Balls

1 lb. 80/20 lean ground beef( I used Sprouts)

1/8 c panko bread crumbs

1/8 c fresh cilantro, Rosemary, oregano, sweet basil, make a herb mix, diced 

1 diced shallot

1/8 c whole buttermilk

2 T double concentrated tomato paste( I used Cento)

1/4 c shaved Italian blend, ( found at Trader Joe's) 

1/4 c ricotta, full fat, reserve the rest for white sauce

1/4 t salt

A few turns of cracked black pepper

Make balls about the size of a golf ball.

Add oil to skillet and brown slowly. 

Flip to insure even browning, covering to help steam.

Mash and add sauce.

White sauce

1 8 oz. cottage cheese

2 beaten eggs

ricotta 4 oz. 

1/4 c Italian blend from Trader Joe's

Fresh Mozzarella from Sam's club, 

8 oz. sliced, pinch off pieces  

Layer some sauce in bottom of pan.

Add 3 noodles, then more sauce.

Spoon white sauce, then pinch pieces of the fresh mozzarella and scatter over white sauce.

Repeat until pan is full.