Why the word LASAGNA?!? There are several theories, but they all boil down to one central idea. A lasagna is kind of like a casserole in that it is a general description, rather than a specific dish. A lasagna is made up of layers of ingredients, the most common being pasta. Here is Grandpa’s take on a healthy lasagna using the cruciferous greens that we get in our weekly allocation from the Gila Farm Cooperative.
INGREDIENTS
- Eggplant (peeled and sliced extremely thin)
- Lasagna pasta noodles (cooked for about 15 minutes)
- Spaghetti Sauce
- 1/4 CU cottage cheese
- 1/4 CU Shredded Provolone cheese
- 1/4 CU Shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 CU Shredded mozzarella cheese
- Mustard greens – Boiled, chopped and squeezed dry
- Spinach – Boiled, chopped and squeezed dry
- Kale – Boiled, chopped and squeezed dry
- 1/2 LB cooked hamburger
- 1/4 LB cooked chorizo or spicy sausage
- 1/2 CU cottage cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grandpa’s Thunder Powder
STEP BY STEP
- Grease the SIDES of a lasagna pan
- Put two TBL sauce in the bottom of your pan
- Put one layer of pasta noodles in next
- Layer all other ingredients (alternating) until all are used up
Don’t put ingredients in too thickly, repeat if necessary
At this point, you can refrigerate for up to a few days - Let warm on counter 1 hour (if refrigerated) before step #5
- Put into a hot oven for 30 minutes at 350 degrees
- Let cool 8-10 minutes before cutting
Published in Grandpa’s Corner – IRC Volume 1, Issue X
