The Honorable George Allen

United States Senator & Governor of Virginia

Specialty Recipe

Lasagna

A Favorite Recipe from the Kitchen of the Honorable and Mrs. George Allen

Ingredients - Sauce

1 large onion, finely chopped

2 large garlic cloves, minced

2 large cans of tomatoes, coarsely chopped

1 large can tomato paste

1 can water

1 Tablespoon oregano

1-1/2 Tablespoons of basil

1 bay leaf

1 teaspoon garlic powder

2 teaspoons sugar

1-1/2 teaspoons salt

pepper to taste

Noodles and Filling:

1 box of lasagna noodles (par boiled)

1-1/2 pounds of ground beef

1-1/2 pounds of Italian sausage

1 large onion, chopped

1 garlic clove, minced

1 pound of mushrooms, sliced (optional)

1/2 pound of mozzarella cheese, chopped

1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese

1/2 cup of grated Romano cheese

2 eggs, beaten

salt and pepper to taste

Sauce: Sauté onions and garlic until transparent in a little olive oil. Combine remaining ingredients. Simmer several hours until smooth and thick.

Noodles: Sauté onions in a small amount of olive oil. Add garlic. Grown ground beef, sausage, and mushrooms. Cool mixture. Mix the 2 beaten eggs into the mixture. Add salt and pepper. Toss cheeses together, set aside. Spread small amount of sauce in the bottom of a 9 x 13-inch pan. Line it with the noodles. Layer the meat mixture, sauce, and the combination of cheeses. Repeat this step ending with noodles on top. Spread remaining sauce, topped with the rest of the cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.

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